Ishikawa · Wakura Onsen
Wakura Onsen Sōyu
和倉温泉 総湯
Salty water rising from the Noto sea, for ¥500. The community anchor of the onsen town, still operating after the 2024 Noto earthquake. Open-air and indoor baths plus a rest area.
- Price (adult)
- ¥500
- Hours
- 07:00–21:00
- Closed
- 4th Thu
- Access
- 5 min by bus from JR Wakura-Onsen Station
- Water type
- Simple spring
- Tattoos
- Ask ahead
- Phone
- 0767-62-2221
- Official site
- www.wakura.or.jp ↗
- Open in Google Maps
- Google Maps ↗
Essentials
Stay in this onsen town
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Why go
- Seawater-derived hypertonic chloride spring
- The public bath keeping a recovering town going
- Drinking fountain for spring water
Before you go
- No official tattoo policy is published — ask at reception.
- As a communal bath there is no soap or shampoo — bring your own or buy at the shop.
- Payment is usually by ticket machine in cash — bring coins.
- Last entry is 30–60 minutes before closing.
Features
Mood & scenery
Price
Convenience
Amenities
✔ Verified operating: 2026 nifty / 2026-09 再確認（営業中）
Prices and hours change. Check official sources before visiting.
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