No. 41 · Gunma

Shima Onsen

Shima Onsen ranked No. 41 in the published 2025 Japan hot-spring destination list. Check bathing options, access and stay details before planning your visit.

Spring information

Water and bathing details for Shima Onsen

Facility-level figures; blank town-wide averages are not inferred.

Named facility records for Shima Onsen. Figures marked “Not published” are not treated as town-wide averages.

Facility	Spring	Source data	Supply	Bath type
Shima Seiryu-no-Yu Municipal Bath	Sodium-calcium chloride-sulfate spring. Source: The spring used at Shima Seiryu-no-Yu; the current official page does not publish its individual source name.	Source temperature: Not published. Shima Onsen's regional range of 40–80°C is not assigned to this bathhouse. pH: Not published.	Nakanojo Town lists the facility as a natural-spring day bath, with two indoor and two open-air pools. Current official text does not publish water addition, heating, circulation or disinfection conditions for each pool.	Day-use bath. A useful benchmark in Shima Onsen if you want a low-cost open-air bath and a place to rest. Check the temporarily shortened hours and any extra maintenance closures before setting out.
Sekizenkan Genroku-no-Yu Day Visit	Sodium-calcium chloride-sulfate spring. Source: The spring used by Sekizenkan; the current official page does not publish the individual source name for Genroku-no-Yu.	Source temperature: Not published. pH: Not published.	Day visitors may use Genroku-no-Yu only. The inn describes five stone baths with water emerging from openings in their floors, but the current page does not specify water addition, heating, circulation or disinfection for the day-use baths. Conditions for the inn's other baths and private baths are not applied to day visitors.	Day-use bath. Choose this bath for the architecture and the Genroku-era bath itself, not for the number of facilities. Its value lies in a room you cannot experience elsewhere.
Kawara-no-Yu Public Bath	Not published for this bathhouse. Shima Onsen's regional spring classification is not substituted for facility-specific data. Source: The individual spring source is not published in current official information.	Source temperature: Not published. pH: Not published.	The Shima Onsen Association lists Kawara-no-Yu as an operating communal bath. The current individual listing does not publish the spring name, temperature, or water addition, heating, circulation, disinfection or source-flow conditions.	Day-use bath. A simple, free way to experience Shima's communal bathing culture near the bus terminus. The draw is its location and public access, not a long list of amenities or a place to spend the afternoon.

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What this onsen town offers

Popularity

85/100

History

97/100

Spring character

88/100

Town culture

90/100

Seasonal scenery

98/100

Access

57/100

Local history

How the town developed

Four seasons

Seasonal conditions and travel rhythm

SpringMar–May

Daytime range: 1–18°C

SummerJun–Aug

Daytime range: 18–27°C

AutumnSep–Nov

Daytime range: 4–22°C

WinterDec–Feb

Daytime range: -6–5°C

Plan your stay

Shima Onsen: day trip or overnight?

Compare travel time, bath access and the time you want to spend in town.

Day trip

Check the first and last transport connections, then confirm which baths accept day visitors and when they stop admitting guests.

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One-night stay

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Stay plus a day bath

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Bathing rules

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Getting there

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Getting there

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Private baths

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Private baths

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Getting there

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Comparisons

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Comparisons

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Comparisons

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Destinations & itineraries

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Comparisons

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Destinations & itineraries

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Sento & public baths

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Sento & public baths

Yasaka Onsen in Fukushima, Osaka: A Late-Night Sento Near Nodahanshin

Yasaka Onsen in Fukushima stays open until 1am, with dry and steam saunas, a cold bath and outdoor tubs. All three nearby stations are a 7-minute walk.

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Sento & public baths

Osaka Sento around Kita and Fukushima: 11 Neighborhood Baths

Compare 11 sento in Osaka’s Kita and Fukushima wards by station, closing time and facilities. None is confirmed here as a natural hot spring.

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Day-use baths

Sekizenkan’s Genroku-no-yu: A Day-Use Guide to Shima’s Historic Bathhouse

Find out what a day-use ticket at Sekizenkan’s Genroku-no-yu includes, how much it costs, when to arrive, and what makes this 1930 bathhouse distinctive.

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Sento & public baths

Yubune in Setoda: A Post-Ride Sento on the Shimanami Kaido

Yubune on Ikuchi Island has a Tuesday evening-only window, weekend rates, sauna and cold bath. Check ferry access and what the sento ticket leaves out.

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Getting there

Kagurayu: a neighborhood bath close to Otsu Station

Kagurayu near Shimanoseki is a neighborhood sento with a dry sauna and well-water cold bath. Check the latest admission price, hours and parking before you go.

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Destinations & itineraries

Yu-Topia Kirishima: A Sauna Circuit near Hamaotsu

A practical guide to Yu-Topia Kirishima in Otsu, with current admission evidence, sauna and cold-bath setup, evening hours and nearby station access.

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Comparisons

Shima Onsen Day Trip or Overnight? What One Night Actually Adds

See what fits into a Shima Onsen day trip, which ryokan baths require a stay, and why the direct Tokyo bus leaves little time for a same-day visit.

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Destinations & itineraries

Shima Onsen in One Day: A One-Way Walk from Seiryu no Yu to Hinatami

Take the 9:25 Nakanojo bus if running, arrive for Seiryu-no-yu’s 10 a.m. opening and walk uphill through Yamaguchi, Shin-yu and Yuzuriha to Hinatami.

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Destinations & itineraries

Shima Onsen in the Rain: Choose One Indoor Base, Not a Valley-Wide Walking Route

Plan a rainy Shima Onsen day around Seiryu no Yu or Sekizenkan’s Genroku-no-yu. Check shortened hours, day-bath limits and trail cautions.

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Ryokan stays

Where to Stay in Shima Onsen: Yamaguchi, Shin-yu, Yuzuriha or Hinatami?

Compare Yamaguchi, Shin-yu, Yuzuriha and Hinatami in Shima Onsen by bus access, bathhouse walks, river setting and distance between inns.

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Getting there

Shima Onsen Without a Car: Direct Bus or Train via Nakanojo?

Compare Tokyo’s direct coach with the train to Nakanojo and local bus. The train offers more departure choices; check fares and the 2026–27 coach changes.

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Destinations & itineraries

Seiryu no Yu in Shima Onsen: Current Hours, Price and What to Expect

Check Seiryu no Yu’s current 10am–5pm schedule, ¥600 two-hour adult ticket, last entry and bus access before visiting this riverside bath in Shima Onsen.

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Day-use baths

Arifuku Onsen Day Trip: Choosing Between Three Public Baths

Arifuku’s three public baths each charge ¥400 for single entry. A ¥600 pass covers all three when Gozennoyu is open; hours and facilities differ.

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Destinations & itineraries

Asahi Onsen Asahiso: A Simple Bath, with Kagura on Autumn Saturdays

Plan a visit to Asahi Onsen Asahiso in Hamada, Shimane. Check ¥500 admission, Tuesday closure, limited bus access and the 2026 Saturday Iwami Kagura season.

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Day-use baths

Mimata Onsen Day Trip: Choose Between the Kaikan and Kameya

Compare Mimata Onsen Kaikan and Kameya Ryokan for a 2026 day trip. Check current hours, prices, bus days and the closed public spa before travelling.

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Day-use baths

Sanbe Onsen Day Trip: Choosing Between Sanbeso, Tsurunoyu and Kamenoyu

Compare Sanbeso, Tsurunoyu and Kamenoyu by bathing facilities and access; the bus from Oda City Station takes about 50 minutes.

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Day-use baths

Shodoshima Day-Use Onsen: Pick the Bath That Fits Your Port

Choose a Shodoshima day-use bath by port: Shimayu serves Tonosho, Sun Olive sits near Olive Park, and Yoshida is closest to Fukuda, with reduced hours.

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Getting there

Getting to Shuzenji Onsen—and Picking a Base That Works

From Mishima, reach Shuzenji Station in about 33 minutes, then take a bus to the hot-spring district. Choose a base by luggage, dinner and town access.

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Day-use baths

Day-Use Onsen in Takayu: Tamagoyu, Adachiya or Kagetsu?

Plan a Takayu day bath around the Aattaka-yu renovation, inn hours, current admission and Fukushima Station bus connections.

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Destinations & itineraries

Tokushima Aratae no Yu: Source-Flowing Onsen, Saunas and Bedrock Baths

Check Aratae no Yu’s natural 29.4°C spring, ¥800 weekday admission and separate bedrock-bath fee, plus its saunas and bathing complex in Tokushima City.

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Comparisons

Four Natural Hot Springs in Tokushima City: Which Bath Fits Your Day?

Compare four natural-spring baths in Tokushima City by facilities, price and access, from the train-side Bizan no Yu to larger complexes.

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Sento & public baths

Tokushima City Sento and Onsen: Local Baths, Natural Springs and Sauna Stops

Compare Tokushima’s neighbourhood sento, natural-spring baths and larger spas, with the ¥450 ordinary-bath price cap and access details.

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Destinations & itineraries

Akishima Onsen Yuraku no Sato: Which Bath Should You Try First?

Compare Akishima Yuraku no Sato’s heated flow-through and recirculated spring baths, current admission, towel costs, access and visitor rules.

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Destinations & itineraries

Niwanoyu in Toshimaen: What Couples Can Share, and What They Can’t

Niwanoyu’s swimsuit Bade Zone is shared; nude onsen and indoor saunas are gender-separated, with a garden spring bath and Finnish sauna.

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Getting there

Kumamoto to Unzen Onsen by Ferry: The Shimabara Port Transfer

From Kumamoto, ferry to Shimabara then bus to Unzen. Compare Ocean Arrow’s 30-minute crossing with Kyusho Ferry’s reserved station shuttle; check bus times.

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Comparisons

Unzen or Obama Onsen? Choose the Right Base on the Shimabara Peninsula

Compare Unzen and Obama Onsen by setting, day-use bathing, walking and bus access. Choose a mountain stay or a coastal base on the Shimabara Peninsula.

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Day-use baths

Katazoegahama Yuyu Land: A Seaside Day-Use Onsen on Suo-Oshima

Plan Yuyu Land by Katazoegahama beach with 2026 prices, seasonal hours, spring data, bus transfers and the latest reopening information.

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Getting there

Suo-Oshima Onsen Without a Car: Which Bath Is Realistic by Bus?

Compare bus routes from Obatake Station to Ryuzaki, Yuyu Land and Shioburo Hoyokan, including transfers, walking legs and return-trip caveats.

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Spring water

Ryuzaki Onsen Shio-kaze-no-Yu: Dark Mineral Water by Agenesho Bay

Check Ryuzaki Onsen’s ¥730 admission, dark saline bath, sauna rotation, family-bath limits, bay views and bus route from Obatake Station.

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Comparisons

Ryuzaki Onsen or Yuyu Land? Choosing Between Suo-Oshima’s Two Seaside Baths

Ryuzaki has a saline spring, sauna and bay outlook; cheaper Yuyu Land sits beside Katazoegahama beach and campground. Ryuzaki’s water use by pool is unclear.

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