Hiroshima · Onomichi
Onomichi Fureai-no-Sato Onsen
天然温泉 尾道ふれあいの里
A public lodge in the Mitsugi countryside, the 'back parlour' of Onomichi, the port town of slopes, temples and cats. The natural spring is a mildly radioactive cold mineral water; two bathing halls, Hohoemi-no-yu and Fureai-no-yu, hold 13 kinds of tubs including open-air baths, lie-down baths, waterfall massage, sauna and cold plunge. From the open-air bath you look out on the Mitsugi hills and, at night, a sky full of stars. Day bathing is ¥850 for adults and ¥500 for children with bath towel, face towel and loungewear included, and you may bathe as often as you like until you leave. Open 10:00–22:00 (last entry 21:30); the only closure is one or two days each June. Rest room, restaurant and massage room, with overnight stays available. About 8 minutes by car from Onomichi-kita IC, 25 minutes from Shin-Onomichi Station, or 50 minutes by Chūgoku bus from JR Onomichi Station to the terminus. A good soak after walking Onomichi's lanes or cycling the Shimanami Kaidō.
- Price (adult)
- ¥850
- Hours
- 10:00–22:00 (last entry 21:30)
- Closed
- Open daily (1–2 maintenance days each June)
- Access
- About 8 min by car from Onomichi-kita IC (San'yō Expressway); Chūgoku bus for Fureai-no-Sato from JR Onomichi Station, about 50 min to the terminus; about 25 min by car from Shin-Onomichi Station
- Water type
- Radon spring
- Tattoos
- Ask ahead
- Admission
- Adults ¥850 weekdays / ¥900 weekends and holidays; children (3 to elementary) ¥500; under 3 free. Towels and loungewear rented separately. Unlimited re-entry to the baths until you check out. Lodging discount for guests 65+
- Baths
- Two main bath halls, 'Fureai-no-yu' and 'Hohoemi-no-yu', alternate between men and women daily — 13 tubs in total, including an open-air bath facing the Mitsugi hills, a 'plasma bath' rare in western Japan, jet and bubble baths, sauna and cold plunge. Bathers in nappies are not admitted. Restaurant (Japanese and Western), shop, karaoke room, gym and tennis courts on site
- Water
- Simple weakly radioactive cold mineral spring (radon). The source is cool, so it is heated; the radon is credited with a slow, lingering warmth after bathing. Indicated for neuralgia, joint pain, poor circulation, fatigue and gout
- Parking & access
- Free parking for 450 cars. About 5 min from Onomichi-kita IC on the Onomichi Expressway (via Onomichi IC on the Sanyo Expressway), 30 min from central Onomichi. By public transport, Chugoku Bus from JR Onomichi Station towards Mitsugi, then walk (infrequent). About 35 min by car from Hiroshima Airport
- Phone
- 0848-77-0177
- Official site
- fureainosato.jp ↗
- Open in Google Maps
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Why go
- 13 kinds of baths in Onomichi's countryside
- ¥850 with towels and loungewear; bathe repeatedly
- Closed only 1–2 days in June; until 10 pm
A large public onsen lodge in Mitsugi, inland Onomichi
Onomichi Fureai-no-Sato is a public onsen lodge 30 minutes inland from the port town of Onomichi, in the hills and paddies of Mitsugi. Its spacious grounds hold a bath building, 64 guest rooms, a restaurant, a gym and tennis courts; it serves as a retreat for locals and a base for exploring Onomichi, and day bathers are welcome until 10 p.m. Two bath halls swap between men and women daily, offering 13 different tubs, and the open-air bath is prized for its view of the Mitsugi hills and a sky full of stars.
Radon water and a 'plasma bath' rare in western Japan
The water is a simple weakly radioactive cold mineral spring — radon-bearing, and heated because the source is cool. Gentle on the skin, it gives the slow, deep, long-lasting warmth typical of radon baths. The two halls, 'Fureai-no-yu' and 'Hohoemi-no-yu', are laid out differently, so a visit on another day means different tubs: open-air bath, bubble and jet baths, sauna, cold plunge and the signature 'plasma bath', a rarity in western Japan. Re-entry is unlimited during your stay, so many locals make a half-day of it with meals and rests in between.
Practical details and cautions
Day bathing is 10:00–22:00 (last entry 21:30); adults ¥850 on weekdays and ¥900 at weekends and holidays, children ¥500, with towels and loungewear rented separately. Open year-round except one or two maintenance days around June — check the official X (Twitter) account. Anyone wearing a nappy, child or adult, cannot bathe. Parking is plentiful (450 cars) and it is 5 minutes from Onomichi-kita IC, handy after the Shimanami Kaido or a day in Onomichi town. Overnight stays start at a reasonable ¥5,600 with breakfast.
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
Sauna & wellness
Mood & scenery
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✔ Verified operating: 2026-09 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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