Gongen-machi, Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture
Gongen Onsen
A quieter, more traditional natural-spring bath north of central Matsuyama, with simple facilities and a source-flowing bath. A car is the most practical way to get there.
Check before bathing
- Opening hours
- 10:00–22:00; last admission 21:30. Closed on the fourth Thursday of each month. Adult admission ¥700; children ¥300. Soap and shampoo are sold at reception rather than supplied in the bathing area. Parking for 70 cars; about 10 minutes by car from JR Horie Station.
- Tattoo policy
- The current profile does not confirm a tattoo policy; ask the facility before visiting.
Spring & water temperature
- Spring-source temperature
- Not published.
- Bathing temperature
- Not published.
- Spring source
- Gongen Onsen; the current operator page does not publish a more specific source-well name.
- Spring classification
- Alkaline simple spring.
- pH
- 9.6, according to the operator's FAQ.
- Flow rate
- Not published.
- Water handling
- The operator describes the facility as a natural hot spring and source-flowing. Pool-specific water addition, heating, circulation and disinfection details are not published.
Bathing indications
The operator lists general bathing indications; these are not medical or beauty-effect guarantees.
Public transport access is limited; plan a car journey or confirm local transport before setting out.
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.
