5 selections of day trip hot springs at Sakakibara Onsen! Introducing recommended bathing facilities in 2023
掲載日：2023.01.09
Sakakibara Onsen in Tsu City, TsuCity is a hot spring that has been known since the Heian period, and has a wide variety of hot springs, including large public baths that you can take on a day trip, private open-air baths, and facilities with cold springs flowing directly from the source. In this article, we will introduce five recommended day trip bathing facilities at Sakakibara Onsen.
What is Sakakibara Onsen?
Sakakibara Onsen, which springs up in Sakakibara-cho TsuCity Mie Prefecture, is a hot spring with a long history that flourished as the "place of bathing" for the Ise-san.
The Heian period writer Sei Shonagon wrote in his essay ``Makura no Soshi'' that ``the hot springs are Nanakuri-no-yu, Arima-no-yu, and Tamatsukuri-no-yu''; It was called.
What is Yugori?
Purifying yourself with hot water is called ``Yugori,'' and in Kanji it is written ``Yugori.''
When Nara was the capital, this area where Sakakibara Onsen springs was the ``entrance to Ise,'' and people would take a bath here before visiting IseJingu.
What is the quality and efficacy of Sakakibara Onsen?
It is a simple alkaline spring that is colorless and transparent, and is characterized by its thick spring quality.
It is also known as the ``hot spring for beautiful skin'' because the hot water makes your skin smooth and smooth, and it is also known for its beauty effects.
It is expected to be effective in treating rheumatoid arthritis, neuralgia, fatigue recovery, skin diseases, women's diseases, diabetes, and fatigue recovery, and research into the treatment of hot baths is also underway.
Full of day trip hot spring facilities
Sakakibara-cho TsuCity City, where Sakakibara Onsen is located, has not only hot spring inns but also facilities where you can enjoy day-trip hot springs.
Another attractive feature is that there is a wide variety of facilities, including a spacious large public bath, a private open-air bath with a view recommended for families and couples, and facilities where you can enjoy the natural hot spring water.
In this article, we will introduce five carefully selected bathing facilities at Sakakibara Onsen that you can enjoy on a day trip.
*Prices and contents are based on research conducted in August 2022.
Yumoto Sakakibarakan “Yunosho”
Yumoto Sakakibarakan is a long-established inn with a history of over 100 years, and is the only hot spring inn that has its own source of Sakakibara hot springs within the hotel and grounds.
It is characterized by a high-quality hot spring that just gushes out, and the showers and showers are made from 100% hot spring water!
Furthermore, in order to maintain the freshness of the hot spring source, all yubune are drained of hot water and cleaned after business hours.
Next to the main building is the day-trip hot spring facility "Yunosho" where you can enjoy the Sakakibara Onsen in the large public bath "Maromi no Yu" or the open-air bath.
There is also a "day trip dinner plan" where you can enjoy dinner at the main building, where you can enjoy kaiseki cuisine using Matsusaka beef and spiny lobster, dishes using seasonal ingredients, and steamed vegetables using hot spring water.
This is the ``Maromi no Yu'' and the open-air bath.The feature is that the men's and women's baths have different shapes and shapes. The male and female baths change every day, so I'm looking forward to seeing which bath I'll take when I visit.
There is also a bath that is fed directly from the source, and you can enjoy the cold spring water at a temperature of 31 to 32 degrees Celsius.
The hot spring water in the large public bath is heated, and the recommended way to bathe is to take alternate baths with the hot spring water.
Additionally, there are three private open-air baths with a view that can be enjoyed for an additional fee of 3,000 yen per group.
There is also a private open-air bath with a view that allows you to move close to yubune in a wheelchair, and the great thing about it is that the building and bathrooms are designed with barrier-free considerations in mind!
Recommended for couples who want to take a mixed bath or families ♫
You can check the availability of the private observation open-air bath at the front desk of Yunosho, and the usage time is weekdays from 12:00 to 17:00, with a maximum of 6 people per group.
*The private observation open-air bath cannot be used when the inn is closed.
About “Yumoto Sakakibarakan Yunosho”
Ryokan Seishonagon
``Ryokan Sei Shonagon'' is a ryokan located very close to the hot spring Sakakibarakan, and the name comes from the fact that Sei Shonagon praised the splendor of Sakakibara Onsen in ``The Pillow Book.''
As soon as I entered the building, a large panel depicting ``Sei Shonagon'' caught my eye, and a calm atmosphere passed through the building, which had a somewhat nostalgic atmosphere.
In the lobby and lounge, first editions of Ryunosuke Akutagawa's complete works, works of art, and furniture are on display, allowing you to experience a variety of art.
The men's and women's large public baths are open for day use, and you can enjoy the smooth quality of the spring water from Sakakibara Onsen, a famous hot spring connected to Sei Shonagon.
You can see the mountains from the large windows and relax while feeling close to nature ♫
There is also a one-day hot spring plan that includes a Kaiseki meal, allowing you to enjoy Mie cuisine that brings out the flavors of seasonal ingredients.
There is also a 0-night, 2-meal plan where you can stay for up to 9 hours, and enjoy lunch in your room.
Yukata and bath towels are also included, so if you want to experience the feeling of going on a hot spring trip on a day trip, we recommend the zero-night, two-meal plan.
One of the attractions is that the last reception for day-trip bathing is 8:00 pm, so it's easy to stop by on your way home from your trip.
About “Ryokan Seishonagon”
Shinyukan
Shintokan is a hot spring inn where you can enjoy a day trip to the hot springs, and is located in a quiet forest environment.
The exterior and interior are built in a calming Sukiya-zukuri style, with a large weeping cherry tree at the entrance and beautiful gardens and views of the Sakakibara River from the guest rooms.
From the men's and women's large public baths, you can enjoy the scenery of each season, including fresh greenery in spring and summer, autumn leaves in autumn, and snowy scenery in winter.
You can enjoy the smooth spring quality of Sakakibara Onsen to your heart's content, and you can take a relaxing bath in a quiet environment ♫
There is also a day-use plan that includes a one-day hot spring and a kaiseki meal with dinner included, and you can enjoy Matsusaka beef on a stone-grilled plate!
The day use plan allows you to take a relaxing break in a Japanese-style room, so you can fully enjoy the feeling of a hot spring trip even on a day trip.
Click here for details on the day use plan
Shinyukan
Sand therapy sand feather
Sand Therapy Sawa is a sand bath relaxation facility located at Sakakibara Onsen.
The first patented technology in Western Japan ensures the hygiene and safety of sand baths, allowing you to relax in a quaint Japanese house.
When you hear the word sand bath, you may think of black sand, but Sand Therapy Saba uses "white sand" which has antibacterial properties.
Being surrounded by warm sand and salt promotes blood circulation and the flow of body fluids, and the far infrared rays warm you to the core of your body.
It can be expected to have the effect of awakening the natural healing power of humans, such as the relaxing effect of negative ions and the activation of metabolism, which can improve immunity.
After washing away the sand in the shower room, you can relax in the relaxation room and enjoy 5 types of herbal tea ♫
When you drink this, your metabolism will become more active due to secondary sweating.
You can also soak in Sakakibara Onsen, which is fed directly by the source, so you can enjoy the hot springs and sand bath to your heart's content.
This facility requires reservations, so please make a reservation by phone in advance.
About "Sand Therapy Sunaba"
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: 10:00 to 20:00 (last entry 17:00)
Jariburo 3300 yen
*You can take a bath in the hot springs flowing directly from the source.
Yunose (Lum-chan Park)
Yunose, which has been popular as a municipal day-trip hot spring, will reopen on Sunday, August 28, 2022!
The old facility was demolished and a new day trip hot spring facility and restaurant was born!
In addition, a welfare accommodation facility, an auto campground, and a barbecue facility have been added to the park, which has been completely renovated and nicknamed "Rum-chan Park."
At the restaurant, you can enjoy lamb meat, which is a healthy food that is high in protein and low in calories.The entire facility is nicknamed ``Lamb-chan Park'' because of the health benefits of lamb meat.
Let's start with the view of the restaurant. The interior has a stylish modern Japanese feel, and the menu includes Genghis Khan dishes, Japanese set meals, and a la carte dishes that are perfect as snacks with alcohol.
They seem to be particular about using fresh, local ingredients.
This is a Japanese-style room for bathers only, and you can enter from near the locker where you put your shoes.
There is a restaurant near the entrance where you can enter without paying an entrance fee, and you can enjoy grilled meat made with lamb there.
You can enjoy freshly grilled Genghis Khan dishes on the spot as you grill them yourself on a griddle.
Next, we will introduce hot spring facilities where you can enjoy a day trip hot spring!
It has a large communal bath, sauna, and open-air bath, and is a simple alkaline hot spring using the source of Sakakibara Onsen.
It also has a modern Japanese interior, with soft indirect lighting creating a calm atmosphere.
After taking a bath, your skin will be smooth and you can enjoy the beautiful hot water.
There is also a hot spring bath with a temperature of about 25 degrees, so you can enjoy the cold spring water as well.
Finally, we will introduce the campsite! There are 17 tent sites, and you can camp in the natural grass area.
There are toilet buildings, a water area, and a barbecue building on the premises, so you can enjoy camping in a comfortable environment.
There is a parking lot nearby, so it's very easy to carry your luggage ♫
Another good point is that it's reasonably priced at 3,000 yen per night.
There are many other points I would like to introduce, but if you would like to learn more about the newly established auto campground and welfare accommodation facilities, please see the article below ↓
About “Yunose (Ram-chan Park)”
450 yen for ages 65 and over (350 yen on weekdays)
Under 12 years old 200 yen
How to access Sakakibara Onsen
The nearest station is Sakakibara Onsenguchi Station on the Kinki Nippon Railway (Kintetsu), which is a 10-minute drive from the hot spring town.
There is a taxi stand in front of the station, and you can call the following taxi companies by phone.
Hisai Kotsu Co., Ltd.: 0120-443-636
Takamori Taxi Co., Ltd.: 059-227-7291
Tsu Taxi Co., Ltd.: 059-228-2905
Kyowa Taxi Co., Ltd.: 059-226-3200
If you are coming from the Osaka area, you can take the express train from Kintetsu Tsuruhashi Station without changing trains and have good access (some limited express trains also stop there)♫
From the Nagoya area, transfer to the Kintetsu Osaka Line at Ise-Nakagawa Station, and the fourth station is Sakakibara Onsenguchi Station (limited express and express trains also stop there).
Access by car is approximately 15 to 20 minutes from Hisai IC on the Ise Expressway to the hot spring town, and Sakakibara Onsen is located in a land rich in nature away from the city center.
At the entrance to the hot spring town, there is a sign that says ``Welcome to Sakakibara Onsen,'' and you can see the idyllic rural landscape.
What did you think
We have introduced five bathing facilities where you can enjoy a day trip to Sakakibara Onsen.
Have you found the perfect place for you?
I have loved Sakakibara Onsen since I was a child, and I used to go to the hot springs for day trips almost every week to treat my chronic illness.
I love hot springs so much that I created this article to let as many people as possible know about the wonders of Sakakibara Onsen.
If you are looking for the best hot springs in Mie, be sure to visit Sakakibara Onsen.
Fugamaru-chan (photography/article production)
He is a member of Mie Tourism's Mie Travel Camera Club and is active mainly on Twitter and Instagram as a photographer who takes pictures of Mie. We operate the Mie Photo Gallery, which distributes Mie's scenery for free, and the Mie Eetoko Tour, which disseminates Mie's latest information.
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