Shindocho, Kashihara, Nara Prefecture

Kashihara Pokapoka Onsen

A strong all-in-one choice in Kashihara if you want a natural spring, carbonated bathing, sauna and rest facilities late into the night. If arriving by car, note that the parking lot closes before the baths do.

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Opening hours
Weekdays 09:00–01:00 the next day; weekends and holidays 08:00–01:00; last admission 00:30. Closed on the fourth Monday. Adult admission is ¥850 on weekdays and ¥900 on weekends and holidays. The parking lot closes at 24:00.

Spring & water temperature

Spring-source temperature
Not published.
Bathing temperature
Not published.
Spring source
Kashihara Pokapoka Onsen spring.
Spring classification
Sodium-calcium chloride spring; low-tonicity, neutral and cool spring.
pH
Not published.
Flow rate
Not published.
Water handling
Natural spring water is used in the outdoor carbonated spring bath, sleeping bath, pot baths and other pools. The facility distinguishes spring water from the added carbon dioxide; other pool-by-pool treatment details are not published.

Bathing indications

No treatment claim is added.

The car park closes at midnight, an hour before the baths close. Plan your exit if staying late.

Bath experience

Comfort
9.0/10
Bath variety
9.5/10
Upkeep
8.5/10
Atmosphere
8.0/10
Quiet
5.5/10
Access
6.5/10
Value
9.5/10

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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