Ashizuri Onsen (Cape Ashizuri)

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Ashizuri Thermae (Ashizuri Onsen)

A design hotel on the headland at Cape Ashizuri, Shikoku's southernmost point, renewed in 2024. It holds one of the source wells of the Ashizuri hot-spring cluster — a natural radon spring, mildly alkaline, with a legend linking it to Kōbō Daishi — enjoyed in an open-air bath overlooking the Pacific, two indoor tubs and a Shimanto-cypress sauna. Sunsets into the horizon and the night sky are the draw. Day use 15:00–21:00 (last entry 20:30), ¥1,100 including bathing tax. Closed Tuesday to Thursday (with exceptions in peak season), so confirm ahead. About 90 minutes by bus from Nakamura Station, or an hour by car from Shimanto city. Combine with the cape lookout, the aquarium and the free Manjirō foot bath.

Day-trip onsenOnsen ryokanDay use ¥1,100

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Manjiro Ashiyu (Ashizuri Onsen Foot Bath)

A free, terraced foot bath in the Ashizuri Onsen village at Cape Ashizuri, the southernmost tip of Shikoku. The prefectural natural monument Hakusando arch looms directly in front, and beyond it the deep blue Pacific stretches to the horizon - a superb setting. Legend says Kobo Daishi eased his travel fatigue in spring water welling from a valley stream here, putting the onsen's origins some 1,200 years back. Its quality radon-rich water is beloved as a 'cure-all bath' said to boost natural healing. Open 8:00-19:00 (closed Wednesdays), towels sold for 100 yen, parking for 20 cars. An ideal rest stop while touring the Ashizuri Lighthouse and Hakusando - a breather in the sea breeze.

Onsen townNatural hot springDay use Donation / free