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Okinawa · Miyakojima

Shigira Ōgon Onsen, Miyakojima

シギラ黄金温泉(宮古島)

Miyakojima is often assumed to have no hot springs, yet inside the Shigira Seven Miles Resort on the island's south coast lies one of Japan's southernmost and westernmost natural onsen. Golden sodium-chloride water rises undiluted from 1,250 m underground into separate men's and women's open-air baths and saunas wrapped in subtropical greenery, plus a swimsuit 'jungle pool' and lookout bath where families and couples can soak together – there are even floats for a full resort mood. Adults (12+) pay ¥2,000 and children 4–11 ¥1,000; guests of Shigira Resort hotels pay ¥1,600/¥800. Swimsuit rental is ¥510 and towels are rented for a fee. Open 11:00–22:00 (last entry 21:30), from 12:00 between mid-November and mid-March, every day, with a restaurant and relaxation salon on site. About 15 minutes by car from Miyako Airport, with resort shuttle buses in the evening. Combine it with Shigira Beach, south-coast sunsets and stargazing.

Essentials

Price (adult)
¥2,000
Hours
11:00–22:00 (from 12:00 mid-Nov to mid-Mar)
Closed
Open daily
Access
About 15 min by car from Miyako Airport; about 20 min by car from central Hirara; resort shuttle buses run within Shigira Resort in the evening
Water type
Simple spring
Tattoos
Ask ahead
Phone
0980-74-7340
Official site
shigira.com/onsen ↗
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Why go

  • Miyakojima's only onsen, among Japan's southernmost
  • Golden open-air baths plus a swimsuit jungle pool
  • ¥2,000; open daily till 22:00; 15 min from airport

Before you go

  • No official tattoo policy is published — ask at reception.
  • Last entry is 30–60 minutes before closing.

Features

Sauna & wellness

Amenities

Parking

✔ Verified operating: 2026-09 ゆる〜と 2025年8月訪問レポ(大人2,000円 小人1,000円・宿泊者1,600円・11–22時 受付21:30・無休・水着レンタル510円)/フォートラベル(冬季12時開始)

Prices and hours change. Check official sources before visiting.

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