Kōchi · Nakatsu Gorge & Niyodogawa
Nakatsu Gorge Yunomori
中津渓谷 ゆの森
A public hot-spring lodge at the mouth of Nakatsu Gorge in Niyodogawa, Kōchi — the land of 'Niyodo blue'. The all-cypress open-air bath, rebuilt in 2019, sits right in the gorge, so you soak facing fresh greenery, autumn colour or snow depending on the season. The water is an alkaline simple sulphur spring, heated from a cold source. Day use 11:00–21:00 (last bath 20:00), ¥700 for adults, rising to ¥800 in cherry-blossom and autumn seasons, Golden Week, Obon and New Year. Closed Tuesdays (next day if a holiday) and two Wednesdays a month. The classic plan is a one-hour return walk along the gorge trail to Uryū Falls followed by a bath and a set meal of local produce in the restaurant. About 1 h 15 min by car from Kōchi city.
- Price (adult)
- ¥700
- Hours
- 11:00–21:00
- Closed
- Tue (next day if holiday) & two Wednesdays a month
- Access
- About 50 min by Kuroiwa bus from JR Sakawa Station to 'Nanokawa', then 5 min on foot; about 60 min by car from Ino IC via Route 33
- Water type
- Sulfur spring
- Tattoos
- Ask ahead
- Phone
- 0889-36-0680
- Official site
- http://www.yunomori.jp ↗
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Why go
- All-cypress bath in the heart of the gorge
- Pair with the Niyodo-blue Uryū Falls walk
- ¥700 day use (¥800 peak)
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.
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✔ Verified operating: 2026-09 高知県観光（日帰り11–21時 最終20時・大人700円 繁忙期800円）／BIGLOBE（火曜・月2回水曜休）
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