Kaike Onsen Day-Use Baths: Shio-no-Yu, OU Land, Kaichoen and Shogetsu Compared
Compare four Kaike day-use baths by price, hours, sea views and sauna access, from early-opening Shio-no-Yu to weekday-only Kaike Shogetsu.
Kaike Onsen is a coastal hot-spring district in Yonago, Tottori. For a day visit, the main choice is less about finding a bath than matching its hours and style to your plans. Shio-no-Yu is the early-morning option, OU Land stays open late and offers bookable family baths, Kaichoen keeps things simple, and Shogetsu has a short weekday window in a ryokan setting.
Compare the four day-use baths
| Bath | Adult admission | Day-use hours | What stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shio-no-Yu at Bayside Square Kaike Hotel | ¥400 weekdays / ¥500 weekends and holidays before 10 am; ¥700 / ¥800 during regular hours | 6 am–10 am; 11 am–11 pm | Sea-view outdoor bath; sauna and cold plunge during regular hours |
| OU Land | ¥550 for the public bath; ¥800 with sauna | 10 am–11 pm; last admission 10:30 pm | Many bath types, private family baths and a private sauna |
| Kaichoen | ¥500 | 3 pm–8:30 pm; leave by 9 pm | Flow-through spring water, with no circulation pump |
| Kaike Shogetsu | ¥1,100; children from age 3 ¥550 | Weekdays, 5 pm–8 pm | A ryokan’s public bath and a view over the coast |
Prices and schedules are those published by the facilities as of September 2026. Check directly before travelling, especially on holidays or during busy periods.
For an early soak or a sea view: Shio-no-Yu
Shio-no-Yu is the only one of these four with a 6 a.m. start.
| Session | Hours | Weekday admission | Weekend and holiday admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early | 6–10 a.m. | ¥400 | ¥500 |
| Regular | 11 a.m.–11 p.m. | ¥700 | ¥800 |
The bath closes for cleaning between 10 and 11 a.m.
The early ticket does not include the sauna or cold plunge. Both are available during regular hours, alongside the indoor bath and sea-facing outdoor bath. Towels can be rented for ¥100, and bath towels for ¥200; shampoo, conditioner and body wash are provided. The hotel does not admit guests with tattoos.
The source-water analysis lists a temperature of 68.6°C and pH 7.0. In the public baths, the hotel says it adds water and may heat the water to manage temperature, then circulates and filters it and uses chlorine-based disinfectant. That detail is useful if you are comparing bathing styles rather than just the spring’s headline temperature.
For a private bath or a longer visit: OU Land
OU Land is a large day-use bathing facility attached to a hotel. It opens 10 a.m.–11 p.m., with last admission at 10:30 p.m.; on the third Monday of each month it opens at noon. Holiday schedules can change.
| Admission | Price |
|---|---|
| Public bath | ¥550 |
| Public bath with sauna | ¥800 |
Its family baths suit children or anyone who would rather not use a shared bath.
| Private bath | Session | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard bath for one or two people | 50 minutes | ¥2,300 |
| Bubble bath for one or two people | 50 minutes | ¥2,700 |
| Bubble bath with outdoor tub for one or two people | 50 minutes | ¥3,300 |
| Accessible family bath | 70 minutes | ¥2,700 |
The facility also lists private sauna rooms; check its booking page for availability and terms. Tattoos are not permitted.
There is an important difference between the public and family baths. OU Land says the public baths are diluted, heated, circulated and filtered, with chlorine-based disinfection. Its family baths are diluted but not heated, circulated or disinfected. The public bathing area does not provide soap or shampoo, so bring your own or buy supplies on site.
For a straightforward spring-water bath: Kaichoen
Kaichoen charges ¥500 for day use. Bathing is 3–8:30 p.m.; guests must leave by 9 p.m. Its spring is listed at 73.5°C, with flow-through bathing and added water for temperature control; there is no circulation pump.
Day visitors use the Coral Bath on the men’s side and Hama-no-Yu, including its rock outdoor bath, on the women’s side. The baths exchange between men and women in the morning and evening, so the arrangement can differ for overnight guests. The private family bath is not available to day visitors. Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, towels and hair dryers are listed among the provided amenities.
For a ryokan bath in the evening: Kaike Shogetsu
Shogetsu accepts day visitors on weekdays only, from 5–8 p.m. Its public and outdoor baths look over the coast, and basic amenities are provided.
| Guest | Admission |
|---|---|
| Adult | ¥1,100 |
| Child aged 3 through elementary school | ¥550 |
| Child aged 2 or under | Free |
Overnight guests have priority. Shogetsu may turn away day visitors when the inn is full, and its private baths are reserved for overnight guests. The spring analysis lists 64.2°C and pH 7.3; these are source-water figures, not the temperature of the bathing pool.
Two old listings that can derail a day trip
Kaike Onsen directories and older travel pages may still list day-use bathing at Kaike Kasuitei. Its current FAQ says it does not accept day-use bathing. Kaike Yugetsu likewise limits its public baths to staying guests. Do not build a bath-hopping plan around an old directory entry; check the inn’s current official page.
Getting there from Yonago Station
Local buses connect Yonago Station with the Kaike Onsen Tourist Centre. Check the current Nihon Kotsu Yonago route and timetable before you set out, and confirm the bus stop location at the station. A 2026 notice changed the boarding arrangements at the north plaza. Shio-no-Yu and OU Land stay open late, but their closing times do not guarantee a bus back to Yonago, so check the last departure first.
If you are driving, Shio-no-Yu lists free parking for 140 cars. For other facilities, use the parking area designated by the property rather than assuming nearby roadside spaces are available.
Which one fits your plans?
Pick Shio-no-Yu if you want to bathe before breakfast or care most about a sea-view outdoor bath. Choose OU Land when a private family bath, sauna or a broad choice of facilities matters more than a quiet ryokan atmosphere. Kaichoen makes sense for a low-cost visit focused on its published flow-through setup. Shogetsu is the evening option if you can visit on a weekday and are comfortable checking availability before you go.
For other regional comparisons, see the Dogo Onsen day-trip guide and Sento, onsen and super sento: what is the difference?.
If you are deciding where to stay as well, read the Bayside Square Kaike Hotel guide or the Kaichoen ryokan guide; the day-use bath rules above are separate from overnight guest access.
