Toyama · Himi Onsen
Himi Onsenkyo Umiakari (Shio-no-ka-tei Annex)
氷見温泉郷 くつろぎの宿 うみあかり（別館 潮の香亭）
An inn of the Himi onsen district facing Toyama Bay. The natural rock bath in the Shio-no-ka-tei annex runs on 100% free-flowing spring water, a sodium-chloride spring said to ease neuralgia, cold extremities and fatigue, available to day visitors for 660 yen. The panoramic main bath and open-air bath are open to day guests 11:00-15:00.
- Price (adult)
- ¥660
- Hours
- 10:30-15:00 (Shio-no-ka-tei annex)
- Closed
- Irregular closures (check ahead)
- Access
- In Uwa, Himi, Toyama, along the Nadaura coast; taxi from JR Himi Station, a few minutes by car from the Himi fish-market area.
- Water type
- Simple spring
- Tattoos
- Ask ahead
- Admission
- Day bathing with use of the rest area is 660 yen for adults, 440 yen for children aged 4 to primary school and 220 yen for children 3 and under, all tax included. An 11-ticket booklet costs 6,600 yen. Day plans combining a meal with bathing start at 3,740 yen, plus a 150 yen bathing tax.
- Hours and closure
- Day bathing runs 11:00-15:00 in the panoramic main bath and open-air bath, and 10:30-15:00 in the Shio-no-ka-tei annex. There is no fixed closing day, so call 0766-74-2211 before visiting; day plans with a meal cannot always be accepted depending on bookings.
- The spring
- The natural rock bath in the Shio-no-ka-tei annex runs entirely on free-flowing spring water. It is a sodium-chloride spring held to help with neuralgia, fatigue and cold extremities; the salt coats the skin and the warmth lingers after bathing, as befits a coast-side spring on Toyama Bay.
- Amenities
- Bath towels and hand towels are available to rent, and body soap and shampoo are provided, so you can visit empty-handed.
- Getting there
- The inn stands in Uwa, Himi, along the Nadaura coast. A taxi from JR Himi Station is the surest way, and it is a few minutes by car from the Himi fish-market area.
- Phone
- 0766-74-2211
- Official site
- umiakari.jp ↗
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Why go
- The annex rock bath runs on 100% free-flowing spring water
- Panoramic main bath and open-air bath overlooking the Tateyama range and Toyama Bay
- Day-use kaiseki plans with Himi seafood from 3,740 yen
An inn of the Himi onsen district facing Toyama Bay
Umiakari stands on the Nadaura coast of Himi, Toyama. It has a panoramic main bath and an open-air bath looking over Toyama Bay and, on clear days, the Tateyama range, and it is known for cooking built around Himi seafood. As well as overnight stays it takes day bathers and day-meal guests, which makes it an easy stop during a visit to Himi.
The rock bath of the Shio-no-ka-tei annex
The bath open to day visitors is the natural rock bath in the Shio-no-ka-tei annex. It runs on 100% free-flowing spring water, a sodium-chloride spring said to help with neuralgia, fatigue and cold extremities, held in a calm tub built of rock. It is available 10:30-15:00, while the panoramic main bath and open-air bath take day guests 11:00-15:00.
Making the most of a day visit
For bathing alone it is 660 yen for adults, 440 yen for children aged 4 to primary school and 220 yen for children 3 and under, with towels available to rent and body soap and shampoo provided. To linger over a meal, day plans pairing bathing with kaiseki start at 3,740 yen, plus a 150 yen bathing tax. There is no set closing day, so calling ahead is advised.
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.
Features
Mood & scenery
Convenience
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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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