Yamaguchi · Kawatana Onsen, Shimonoseki
Kawatana Onsen Peaceful Seiryūsen
川棚温泉 温泉銭湯 ぴーすふる青竜泉
The municipal bathhouse that serves as the source bath of Kawatana Onsen, Shimonoseki's hinterland spa with some 800 years of history — the Mōri lords bathed here. Sodium-potassium chloride water (source about 41 °C) fills the indoor bath, with an open-air tub and sauna; adult admission is a modest ¥480. Family baths (from ¥1,100 for 80 min weekdays / 60 min weekends) and a rest-room package (¥800) allow a leisurely cure-style visit. Open 10:00–21:00 (last entry 20:30); closed the first Thursday of even-numbered months. Kawatana is the birthplace of kawara-soba, noodles grilled on a roof tile — try it after your bath. An easy stop on the way back from Tsunoshima Bridge.
- Price (adult)
- ¥480
- Hours
- 10:00–21:00
- Closed
- 1st Thu of even-numbered months
- Access
- 3 min by Blue Line bus from JR Kawatana-Onsen Station to Kawatana Onsen, then 5 min on foot; 30 min by car from Ozuki IC
- Water type
- Simple spring
- Tattoos
- Ask ahead
- Phone
- 083-772-0047
- Official site
- www.kawatana.com/spa ↗
- Open in Google Maps
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Essentials
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Why go
- Source bath of 800-year-old Kawatana Onsen
- ¥480 incl. open-air bath and sauna
- Birthplace of kawara-soba noodles
Before you go
- No official tattoo policy is published — ask at reception.
- Payment is usually by ticket machine in cash — bring coins.
- Last entry is 30–60 minutes before closing.
Features
Sauna & wellness
Rules & private
Price
Convenience
Amenities
✔ Verified operating: 2026-09 川棚温泉公式サイト・ゆる〜と（480円・10–21時 受付20:30・偶数月第1木曜休）
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