Kōchi · Shimanto / Matsubakawa Onsen
Towa Onsen, Seiryu Shimanto no Sato
清流四万十の里 十和温泉
An onsen inn by the clear stream at Towa in Shimanto town. Day bathing runs 12:00–19:00 for ¥700, and it is a rare station-side bath in the Shimanto river area, some seven minutes on foot from Tokawa Station.
- Price (adult)
- ¥700
- Hours
- 12:00–19:00
- Closed
- Mon
- Access
- ~7 min on foot from JR Dosan Line Tokawa Sta.; ~50 min by car from Kochi Expwy Shimanto-Cho-Chuo IC
- Water type
- Simple spring
- Tattoos
- Ask ahead
- Admission
- Day bathing is ¥700 for junior-high age and over and ¥300 for children aged 2 to elementary; a towel can be had for ¥100.
- Hours and closure
- Day bathing runs 12:00–19:00 and the facility is closed every Monday. The phone line is staffed on weekdays from 11:00 to 22:00.
- Facilities
- Shampoo and conditioner are provided at the washing stations. Parking is free, with space in front of the building and a larger lot to the west.
- Phone
- 0880-28-4811
- Official site
- towaonsen.com ↗
- Open in Google Maps
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Why go
- A quiet bath beside a Shimanto tributary
- Day bathing for ¥700
- ~7 min from Tokawa Sta.
A bath by the clear stream at Towa
Towa Onsen is an inn standing beside the river at Towa in Shimanto town, open to overnight guests and day bathers alike. Hot springs along the Shimanto usually assume a car, so this one is unusual in being some seven minutes on foot from Tokawa Station on the JR Dosan Line. Day bathing costs ¥700 for adults, with towels at ¥100.
Tips for use
Day bathing is limited to 12:00–19:00, so an early-afternoon arrival is safer when combining it with sightseeing along the Shimanto. The facility closes every Monday, so if Monday falls in your itinerary, keep another bath in mind. Shampoo and conditioner are provided at the washing stations, but towels cost extra, so bringing your own lightens the load.
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: 2026-10 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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