Aichi · Miya Onsen, Gamagōri
Higaki Hotel (Miya Onsen, Gamagori)
三谷温泉 ひがきホテル
An inn of Miya Onsen set high above Mikawa Bay. It draws on its own source, Shoko-no-Yu, flowing at around 180 litres a minute, and has a scenic open-air bath, a rococo-style main bath, a sauna and a cold plunge, with the cold bath fed straight from the source. Day bathing runs 11:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30) at 1,600 yen for adults, tax included, with a hand towel provided and bath towels free to rent.
- Price (adult)
- ¥1,600
- Hours
- 11:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30)
- Closed
- Irregular closures (check ahead)
- Access
- On the heights of the Miya onsen district in Miya-cho, Gamagori, Aichi; reached by the free scheduled shuttle (fully by reservation) or taxi from JR Mikawa-Miya Station, with free parking.
- Water type
- Simple spring
- Tattoos
- Ask ahead
- Admission
- Day bathing costs 1,600 yen for adults, 1,100 yen for primary-school children and 800 yen for children aged 3 to 6, all tax included. A hand towel is provided and bath towels can be rented free.
- Hours and closure
- Day bathing runs 11:00-17:00 with last entry at 16:30. Overnight guests may use the scenic open-air bath 6:00-10:00 and 11:00-23:00 and the rococo main bath 6:00-10:00 and 11:00-24:00, with the sauna open 6:00-8:00 and 12:00-23:00 (closed 18:00-19:00 for cleaning). There is no set closing day, so calling 0533-69-4111 before travelling is advised.
- Its own source, Shoko-no-Yu
- The inn owns its own source, Shoko-no-Yu, yielding around 180 litres a minute. It is a calcium-sodium chloride spring said to help with neuralgia, muscle and joint pain, cold extremities, cuts and burns. The cold bath is filled directly from the source.
- The baths
- There is a scenic open-air bath with Mikawa Bay spread out below, and a main bath in an ornate rococo style. The main bath also has a sauna and a cold plunge, so the changing sea view can be enjoyed from one bath to the next.
- Getting there
- A free shuttle runs between JR Mikawa-Miya Station and the hotel, entirely by reservation (call at least 30 minutes before departure). Pick-up departures are at 14:20, 14:50, 15:20, 15:50, 16:20, 16:50 and 17:20; drop-offs at 8:55, 9:45 and 10:45. By car, enter 0533-69-4111 into the navigation; parking is free.
- Phone
- 0533-69-4111
- Official site
- miya-higaki.jp ↗
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Why go
- Its own source, Shoko-no-Yu, flowing at about 180 litres a minute
- A scenic open-air bath and rococo main bath overlooking Mikawa Bay
- Free shuttle from JR Mikawa-Miya Station (reservation required)
An inn of Miya Onsen above Mikawa Bay
Higaki Hotel is an onsen inn in the Miya onsen district of Gamagori, Aichi, standing on high ground above Mikawa Bay. It owns its own source and has a scenic open-air bath and a rococo-style main bath. A scheduled free shuttle runs from JR Mikawa-Miya Station, and a shuttle to Laguna Ten Bosch is also offered. Day bathing is accepted, making it an easy way to try the waters of Miya Onsen.
Shoko-no-Yu and its three bathing halls
The source is Shoko-no-Yu, the inn's own spring yielding about 180 litres a minute. It is a calcium-sodium chloride water, with listed benefits including neuralgia, muscle and joint pain, cold extremities, cuts and burns. The bathing halls are a scenic open-air bath facing Mikawa Bay, a rococo main bath, and a sauna with a cold plunge; the cold bath is filled straight from the source, so baths of differing warmth can be enjoyed in turn.
Visiting for the day
Day bathing is 11:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30) at 1,600 yen for adults, 1,100 yen for primary-school children and 800 yen for children aged 3 to 6, all tax included. A hand towel comes with entry and bath towels are free to borrow. There is no set closing day, so confirming by phone on 0533-69-4111 is the surest course. Perched above Mikawa Bay, it fits well into a day spent around Gamagori and Laguna Ten Bosch.
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
Convenience
Price
Amenities
✔ 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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