Ehime · Minara Onsen, Tōon
Minara Onsen Riraku, Tōon
見奈良天然温泉 利楽（東温）
A large spa complex in Tōon, just east of Matsuyama, whose pride is an open-air bathing area billed as among the biggest in western Japan. About 6 minutes on foot from Minara Station on the Iyotetsu line, with a free daily shuttle from Matsuyama-shi Station — handy for anyone wanting an onsen near Matsuyama other than Dōgo. The underground spring, nicknamed the '200-million-year warming water', fills a garden-like cluster of outdoor baths set with natural boulders, plus indoor baths, sauna and cold plunge, and there are five private family baths. Day use is by course: the standard course is ¥1,480 for adults, ¥1,280 for over-65s and ¥700 for children (including loungewear and the rest lounge), with cheaper simple courses. Open 06:00–24:00 (last entry 23:00; indoor baths only in the early morning; maintenance 09:00–10:00), every day. Japanese and Western restaurants, a café, body care, the adjoining Juraku hotel and a morning farmers' market let you linger for half a day. About 5 minutes by car from Tōon Smart IC.
- Price (adult)
- ¥1,480
- Hours
- 06:00–24:00 (maintenance 09:00–10:00)
- Closed
- Open daily
- Access
- About 6 min on foot from Minara Station (Iyotetsu Yokogawara Line); free daily shuttle from Matsuyama-shi Station; about 5 min by car from Tōon Smart IC
- Water type
- Simple spring
- Tattoos
- Ask ahead
- Phone
- 089-955-1126
- Official site
- www.riraku.jp ↗
- Open in Google Maps
- Google Maps ↗
Essentials
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Why go
- Vast boulder-set outdoor bath garden
- Free shuttle from Matsuyama-shi; 6 min walk from Minara
- 6 am–midnight; standard course ¥1,480
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.
- Last entry is 30–60 minutes before closing.
Features
Mood & scenery
Sauna & wellness
Rules & private
Price
Amenities
✔ Verified operating: 2026-09 るるぶ 2024（スタンダード大人1,480円・6–24時 受付23:00・無休）／デジタルシティえひめ（9–10時メンテ・家族風呂5室）
Prices and hours change. Check official sources before visiting.
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