Misasa Onsen, a famous hot spring in the San’in region, stretches along the banks of the Misasa River and is known as one of the best radium hot springs in the world. There are 22 of 27 inns suitable for hot-spring cures and recreation, as well as for sightseeing and excursions.
The abundant amount of hot water from more than 100 sources and the characteristics of the radioactive spring water have long been considered effective for all kinds of illnesses. The clear water has no odor and is specially effective for neuralgia, rheumatism, arthritis, and gastrointestinal diseases.
Rare Radon Hot Springs and Onsen Therapy
Misasa Onsen is divided by the Mitoku River into two hot spring groups: Misasa Group (Misasa Ward) and Yamada Group (Yamada Ward). This area is one of the largest radon hot spring areas in Japan, and radon hot springs with spring temperatures of 34 degrees Celsius or higher are rare anywhere in the world.
In addition, there are several medical institutions in Misasa that offer onsen therapy, including onsen pool therapy, drinking onsen therapy, and mineral mud therapy, depending on the quality of the spring.
Characteristics of the Elegant Hot Spring Town and Therapeutic Hot Springs
Misasa Onsen is a hot spring resort that stretches along both banks of the Mitoku River. On the stone-paved main street of the hot spring, there are cozy inns, restaurants, antique stores, snack bars, and souvenir shops, creating an atmosphere rich in emotion.
The hot spring resort also has an old spring called “Kabuyu” located in a quiet residential area. Misasa Onsen is also a full-fledged medical spa resort, and there are hospitals and research facilities that provide onsen therapy. In addition, there are inns and self-catering accommodations for long-term visitors, making Misasa Onsen a unique combination of sightseeing and medical treatment (hot-spring cure).
Misasa Onsen is loved by many people as an attractive hot spring resort, with its abundant hot spring water, hot springs with special effects, radon hot spring area, and picturesque hot spring resort town.
20 minutes by bus from Kurayoshi Station