Tottori · Hawai & Tōgō Onsen
Suimeiso (Togo Onsen)
東郷温泉 国民宿舎 水明荘
An onsen inn right on the shore of Lake Togo, proud of being literally at the water's edge. The chloride-sulphate spring rising from beneath the lake is used free-flowing, and the open-air bath on the fifth floor looks down over the water. Day bathing runs 10:30-14:00 (entry until 13:00) at 770 yen for adults.
- Price (adult)
- ¥770
- Hours
- 10:30-14:00 (entry 10:30-13:00)
- Closed
- Irregular (day bathing suspended on some dates)
- Access
- On the shore of Lake Togo in Yurihama-cho, Tohaku-gun, Tottori; about three minutes on foot from JR Matsuzaki Station, one stop (around 10 minutes) from JR Kurayoshi.
- Water type
- Simple spring
- Tattoos
- Ask ahead
- Admission
- Day bathing is 770 yen for adults, 440 yen for children and 110 yen for infants. Visitors aged 70 and over pay 440 yen on showing proof of date of birth. The private baths are used for 50 minutes at 1,100 yen for overnight guests, and 2,200 yen plus admission for day guests.
- Hours and closure
- Day bathing runs 10:30-14:00, with entry accepted 10:30-13:00; the baths are closed for cleaning from 14:30 to 15:00. There is no fixed closing day, but the inn occasionally announces that day bathing is suspended on particular dates, so check before travelling.
- The spring
- A chloride-sulphate spring rising from beneath Lake Togo, enjoyed free-flowing. Listed benefits include neuralgia, muscle and joint pain, cold extremities, cuts, burns and chronic skin complaints. There is also a drinking fountain, Ryusen-no-Yu, by the entrance.
- Baths and amenities
- The open-air baths for men and women are both on the fifth floor, looking down over Lake Togo. There are two private baths on the third floor, each with a full view of the lake. Body soap, rinse-in shampoo and hairdryers are provided; bring your own towels, brush and toiletries.
- Getting there
- The inn is on the shore of Lake Togo in Yurihama-cho, Tohaku-gun, Tottori, about three minutes on foot from JR Matsuzaki Station and one stop (around 10 minutes) from JR Kurayoshi. Free parking is available.
- Phone
- 0858-32-0411
- Official site
- suimeiso.jp ↗
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Why go
- An open-air bath on the fifth floor looking down over Lake Togo
- Free-flowing chloride-sulphate water rising from beneath the lake
- Two private baths with lake views (50 minutes, 2,200 yen plus admission for day guests)
An inn right at the water's edge on Lake Togo
Suimeiso is an onsen inn on the shore of Lake Togo in Yurihama-cho, Tottori, standing all but at the water's edge so that the changing surface of the lake can be felt close at hand from both rooms and baths. Long familiar as a public inn, it takes overnight guests as well as day bathers and day-meal visitors, and at about three minutes on foot from JR Matsuzaki Station it is easy to reach by public transport.
Water from beneath the lake, and a fifth-floor open-air bath
The waters of Togo Onsen rise from beneath Lake Togo, a chloride-sulphate spring. At Suimeiso the water is enjoyed free-flowing, and the open-air baths for men and women, both on the fifth floor, look down over the lake; bathing while the water turns gold in the evening sun is especially popular. Two private baths on the third floor allow 50 unhurried minutes with a full view of the lake.
Visiting for the day
Day bathing is 10:30-14:00 with entry until 13:00. It costs 770 yen for adults, 440 yen for children and 110 yen for infants; visitors aged 70 and over pay 440 yen on showing proof of date of birth. The baths are closed for cleaning from 14:30 to 15:00. Body soap, rinse-in shampoo and hairdryers are provided, but towels must be brought. Day bathing is occasionally suspended on particular dates, so checking the inn's announcements beforehand is reassuring.
Before you go
- No official tattoo policy is published — ask at reception.
- Ryokan day-use hours are limited and may be suspended in peak season — phone the same morning.
- Payment is usually by ticket machine in cash — bring coins.
- Last entry is 30–60 minutes before closing.
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Mood & scenery
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✔ Verified operating: 2026-10 Operating status and rates cross-checked against the official site and onsen guides (full source notes in Japanese on the JA page)
Prices and hours change. Check official sources before visiting.
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