Aichi · Minami-Chita Onsen
Minami-Chita Onsen Ume-no-yu
南知多温泉郷 うめ乃湯
The only communal bath in the Minami-Chita hot-spring area, near Toyohama fishing port at the tip of the Chita Peninsula. Salty chloride water from the most abundant springs in Aichi for just ¥700. While the ryokan charge ¥1,000–1,650 for limited midday hours, this one is open straight through 10:00–21:00. Handy after the Toyohama fish market or a day's fishing. 25 minutes by bus from Meitetsu Kowa Station.
- Price (adult)
- ¥700
- Hours
- 10:00–21:00
- Closed
- Check ahead (ask the tourist office)
- Access
- 25 min by bus from Meitetsu Kowa Station to Toyohama, then 5 min walk
- Water type
- Simple spring
- Tattoos
- Ask ahead
- Phone
- 0569-65-1126
- Official site
- http://minamichita-kk.com/spa ↗
- Open in Google Maps
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Essentials
Stay in this onsen town
Compare and book stays in Minami-Chita Onsen. Day bathing itself needs no booking.
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Why go
- Only communal bath in the area
- ¥700, open 10:00–21:00
- Next to Toyohama fishing port
Before you go
- No official tattoo policy is published — ask at reception.
- As a communal bath there is no soap or shampoo — bring your own or buy at the shop.
- Payment is usually by ticket machine in cash — bring coins.
- Last entry is 30–60 minutes before closing.
Features
Baths
Mood & scenery
Price
Convenience
Amenities
✔ Verified operating: 2026-09 南知多町観光協会 公式（700円・10–21時）
Prices and hours change. Check official sources before visiting.
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