Awara Onsen, Awara, Fukui Prefecture

Mimatsu (Day-Use Bathing)

Under normal operation, Mimatsu offers garden and domed-bath architecture with towels included. The research profile last checked on 7 September 2026 listed a maintenance closure through 9 September and did not confirm post-maintenance service; check the latest schedule before visiting.

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Opening hours
Normally 14:00–18:00; last admission 17:00. The profile recorded a closure from 1–9 September 2026 and does not confirm service after that maintenance period.

Spring & water temperature

Spring-source temperature
Not published for this inn. The Awara Onsen district's 33.5–77.5°C range is not a single source temperature for Mimatsu.
Bathing temperature
Not published.
Spring source
Mimatsu's own spring; the current day-use page does not list a spring number.
Spring classification
Sodium-calcium chloride spring, also described by the inn as a chloride-rich spring.
pH
Not published.
Flow rate
Not published.
Water handling
Day visitors normally use the Taiyoden and Meigetsuden large baths, which alternate between men and women. The current main text pages do not publish water addition, heating, circulation or disinfection conditions for each pool; the entire property is not assumed to be source-flowing.

Bathing indications

The inn lists general Awara Onsen bathing indications including neuralgia, muscle and joint pain, sensitivity to cold and fatigue. This is not a treatment guarantee.

Normal day-use admission is ¥1,500 for adults and ¥1,000 for children; a rental bath towel and face towel are included. The profile's 7 September 2026 check recorded the inn closed for maintenance from 1–9 September, with no later operating confirmation. Additional closures were listed for 30 September, 1–6 October and 13 October; verify current announcements before going.

Bath experience

Comfort
8.5/10
Bath variety
8.0/10
Upkeep
8.5/10
Atmosphere
9.0/10
Quiet
7.5/10
Access
6.5/10
Value
7.5/10

How to read a bath profile

Spring-source temperature and actual bathing temperature are kept separate. Each score is shown independently for comparison rather than collapsed into one overall score.

Sources

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