Misasa Seiryuso Day Bath: Prices, Private Baths and Booking
Seiryuso’s day bath costs ¥1,000, 11 a.m.–9 p.m.; a reserved 45-minute private bath adds ¥2,200 plus admission, or ¥4,200 for two adults.
Checked: September 27, 2026
Seiryuso works well when you want more than a quick soak at a public bath but do not need to stay overnight. The regular entry price covers the inn’s day-use bathing, while a private room lets two people or a family bathe together. That private option is the main reason to pay more: it is not a separate entrance ticket, and it does not replace the per-person bathing fee.
| Day-use option | Current charge | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Adult bath | ¥1,000 per person | 11 am–9 pm; last entry 8 pm |
| Child bath | ¥500 per person | For ages 3 through elementary school |
| Reserved private bath | ¥2,200 per 45-minute session | Add the regular bathing charge for everyone in the group |
| Two adults with a private session | ¥4,200 total | Includes the session fee and two adult bath admissions |
| Face towel | ¥200 | Sold at reception; bringing your own is fine |
| Bath towel | ¥300 | Rental |
| Yukata | ¥500 | Rental |
The inn’s page specifies cash payment for day visitors. Towels are not included, so pack your own if you would rather skip the counter charge.
Seiryuso also has a drinking spring in its courtyard, but its own guidance is specific: because the water contains arsenic, limit each serving to 100–150 ml and the total for a day to 400 ml; children under 15 are generally advised not to drink it. The inn also lists conditions for which drinking is not recommended, including liver disease, high blood pressure and ordinary swelling. Treat that as facility guidance rather than a reason to use spring water as therapy; if you have a medical condition or take medication, skip it unless your clinician says otherwise.
What the private-bath price covers
The ¥2,200 booking fee covers one 45-minute private session; each bather pays admission separately. Children aged 3 through elementary school use the child rate shown above.
You can also use the regular baths before and after your reserved session. The private booking is therefore an add-on to a day at the inn, not a 45-minute visit after which you have to leave.
There are three private baths: two elevated open-air baths, Aoi Yama and Ringo no Ka, and the view bath Tsuki no Yu. Their names and setting are useful when you call, but the current public information does not establish that they use different water or have different fixed temperatures. Ask which bath is available and whether maintenance affects it on your date. Reservations are required; the inn does not publish an online day-use booking calendar.
The regular baths are a better fit if you do not need privacy
Seiryuso has eight bathing areas, including outdoor baths, large indoor baths, Hakuro-no-yu and three bookable private baths. The day-use notice does not specify which baths are open to visitors. The inn describes the water as its own source-flow hot spring; treatment details for individual baths are unconfirmed.
If you simply want to bathe separately, the regular ¥1,000 entry is the clear-value option. Paying the additional ¥2,200 session fee makes sense when the group needs a private bath or wants to share the same pool. It does not buy a different spring quality.
Seiryuso’s day-use hours are longer than Iwanosaki’s weekend window, but the inn may still adjust access for cleaning, group use or maintenance. Check the official page on the day you plan to go. If tattoos or a mobility need affect your visit, ask the inn directly; the current day-use page does not spell out those policies.
Getting there from Kurayoshi
The usual public-transport route is to take a local bus from JR Kurayoshi Station to Misasa Onsen and walk from the central stop. The journey is around 20 minutes, but bus frequency and the last return service matter more than the headline travel time. Check the current timetable before committing to an evening bath.
Seiryuso lists a station pickup, but it requires advance booking and its access page does not clearly guarantee the service to day-use visitors. If you want a pickup, confirm eligibility with the inn rather than assuming an overnight guest service applies. Its address is 309 Misasa, Misasa-cho; reception can be reached at 0858-43-0321.
For a head-to-head look at day-use access, timing and bath choice, see Seiryuso vs. Iwanosaki in Misasa. If you are still comparing a ryokan bath with the town’s public options, the guide to reading Japanese onsen spring labels covers what those descriptions can—and cannot—tell you.
Sources
Official facility details and image credits
- [Seiryuso: day-use bathing, prices, hours, private-bath booking and towels](https://www.seiryuso.net/category02/) - [Seiryuso: baths and spring information](https://www.seiryuso.net/category05/) - [Seiryuso: access and advance-reservation station pickup](https://www.seiryuso.net/access/) - [Misasa Onsen tourism association: Seiryuso listing](https://misasaonsen.jp/stay/97/) - Image: [“Misasa onsen yado02s3648.jpg” by 663highland](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Misasa_onsen_yado02s3648.jpg), licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/). - Image: [Seiryuso bath photograph](https://www.seiryuso.net/img/20170412184657.jpg), from the inn’s official website. - Image: [Misasa Onsen street photograph](https://www.seiryuso.net/common/tmpwa003_01/img/common/directin_user.jpg), from the inn’s official website.Tags: Misasa Onsen, Seiryuso, day-use onsen, private bath, Tottori hot springs
