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Kawayu Onsen
川湯温泉Wakayama · Kansai
Kawayu Onsen is a unique hot spring located along the banks of the Kumano River, known for its natural sand baths. Visitors can dig their own hot spring baths in the riverbed, making for a truly immersive experience in nature.
- Best season
- Spring · Autumn
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Opening hours
- Seasonal — see below
- Admission
- Free to enter the riverside onsen village and to dig your own bath in the Otonashi riverbed. Sennin-buro giant winter river bath (Dec–Feb) is free. Kawayu Onsen public bathhouse charges ¥300 adults / ¥200 children / ¥80 infants (6:30–20:00). Ryokan day-bathing priced separately.
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Admission
- Free to enter the riverside onsen village and to dig your own bath in the Otonashi riverbed. Sennin-buro giant winter river bath (Dec–Feb) is free. Kawayu Onsen public bathhouse charges ¥300 adults / ¥200 children / ¥80 infants (6:30–20:00). Ryokan day-bathing priced separately.
Note
- Open 24 hours (area — individual baths, shops and facilities keep their own hours)
How to get there
From Shin-Osaka Station · ~3h 8m by car
Tags
onsennatureKumano
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