Introducing 13 onsen resorts and recommended accommodations in Shikoku ♪ A must-see for onsen lovers!

The Shikoku region is surrounded by sea and mountains and is rich in nature. High-quality onsen gush out all over the area, including the famous Dogo onsen, which is said to have been the model for the bathhouse in the movie Spirited Away. The charm of the area lies in the different atmospheres of each region, from hidden mountain areas to seaside resorts. Relax in the hot onsen in an extraordinary atmosphere and relieve the fatigue of your mind and body.

The color and quality of the water varies slightly depending on onsen area. At some lodgings, you can enjoy bathing as if you are one with nature, with the sea and greenery of the trees right in front of you, or you can have onsen all to yourself in a room with an open-air bath or a private bath! If you're going all the way to Shikoku, we recommend taking a trip around the country and visiting multiple onsen springs. In this article, we'll introduce 13 onsen areas in Shikoku. We'll also introduce recommended lodgings in each area, so find a onsen area that suits your taste and enjoy a relaxing onsen trip.

Dogo onsen is one of Japan's three oldest hot springs, with a history of about 3,000 years. It is also famous for being the setting for Natsume Soseki's novel "Botchan." The water is an alkaline simple onsen, which is gentle on the skin and is said to have beauty benefits. You can enjoy walking around the retro onsen onsen town while looking at stately buildings such as the Dogo Onsen Main Building.

Located on a hilltop in Dogo onsen, about a 7-minute walk from Dogo onsen Station, Dogo Tate is an inn with a distinctive exterior designed by world-renowned architect Kurokawa Kisho. The symbiosis of vestiges of the good old days with modern architecture is a truly relaxing space. The large public bath, which can be reached by walking along the Steam Road, reminiscent of the old townscape, is filled with 100% water drawn from Dogo onsen. The rock-built open-air bath is surrounded by greenery, creating a rustic atmosphere.

The meal location is either a in-room dining or a semi-private restaurant. You can enjoy both the seafood of the Seto Inland Sea and the mountain food nurtured by the nature of Ishizuchi Ehime For dinner, you can enjoy a colorful and creative Japanese multi-course meal using plenty of local and seasonal ingredients. The next morning, enjoy a Japanese breakfast with locally grown rice and handmade tofu.

Dogo Dogo Onsen Funaya easily accessible just a three-minute walk from Dogo onsen Station, is ryokan that represents Dogo onsen. Founded more than 390 years ago, this long-established inn has been loved by many haiku poets and cultural figures, including Natsume Soseki, Masaoka Shiki, and Shibusawa Eiichi. You can enjoy 100% onsen water in the large public baths, Hinokiyu and Mikageyu. After your bath, enjoy a dinner that focuses on locally produced food and the seasonal flavors of Ehime.

There are various types of guest rooms to choose from, including tasteful Japanese-style rooms, sophisticated Western-style rooms, and spacious Japanese-Western style rooms. If you choose the "Royal Suite Room" with its onsen, you can enjoy bathing as many times as you like, with bath amenities from the French brand "CODADE". There is also a 5,000m2 natural garden that changes with the seasons, and we recommend taking a leisurely stroll after your bath.

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Dogo Miyu, located about a 5-minute walk from the Dogo onsen station, is based on the concept of a "modern hot-spring cure. The interior design incorporates Ehime's traditional crafts and artisan techniques to create a modern Japanese space. onsen All guest rooms are equipped with an open-air bath, so you can enjoy bathing in a private space. The large observation bath in the large bathroom offers a panoramic view of the Matsuyama cityscape through a large expanse of glass.

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There are 4 types of rooms, 30 in total. The stylish yet warm design is based on wood and monotone. All rooms have a view terrace, where you can relax and enjoy the view of Matsumoto Castle while feeling the pleasant breeze. After enjoying the stay in your room, why not visit the rustic garden and the lounge "NIKITATSU", where you can spend a quiet and relaxing time? The dinner features seasonal seafood and mountain delicacies, and the Japanese breakfast features carefully selected eggs, fish, miso soup and local rice.

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For special occasions, we recommend Oborozukiyo located about an eight-minute walk from Dogo onsen Station. This popular luxury ryokan is designed as a hideaway for adults. All rooms are suites with open-air baths, allowing you to spend a luxurious time. After a stroll around Dogo onsen town, you can enjoy some private time at the inn, enjoying free coffee and draft beer in the lounge.

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The food at Oborozukiyo is also highly rated. At the elegant restaurant Nijusanya, you can enjoy kaiseki cuisine made with ingredients from Ehime. It's visually beautiful and will make you feel luxurious. Why not treat yourself to a relaxing stay at this luxurious ryokan?

Yunoura onsen, located on the coast in the southeastern part of Imabari City, Ehime, is the first onsen in Shikoku to be designated as a national hot onsen. The spring quality is a hypotonic, slightly alkaline cold mineral spring that contains radon, and is said to be effective in relieving fatigue and easing neuralgia. It is also said to be one of the best in the prefecture in terms of both quantity and quality of hot spring water. A popular base for the Shimanami Cycling Road It is a onsen resort.

Located about 30 minutes by bus from JR Imabari Station, "Yunoura Onsen onsen Inn - A hotel tracing the romance of the Setouchi Navy" is an inn where you can feel the historical romance of the "Murakami Navy" that was active in the Seto Inland Sea. It can be used for various purposes such as swimming in the sea, forest bathing, cycling, pilgrimages, and sightseeing. In addition to the spacious indoor bath, the large public bath also has an open-air bath, so you can refresh yourself by bathing while feeling the sea breeze.

The specialty of this hotel is "Houraku-yaki," which is said to have been eaten by the Murakami Navy on celebratory occasions. It is a local dish in which seafood is served on a hot stone and then sprinkled with sake. The sizzling sound and steam are also part of the delicacy that is unique to this dish. We recommend the "Isohana no Zen" kaiseki meal, which comes with "Houraku-yaki" and sea bream rice. Breakfast is a Japanese set menu, and there are free add-ons available, so you're sure to be full!

Nibukawa onsen is a onsen resort located in the mountains of Imabari City, with onsen facilities and ryokan lined up along the pure Nibukawa Valley. The spring quality is a hypotonic alkaline cold mineral spring with a high radon content, and the water is smooth and gentle on the skin, making it famous for its skin-beautifying properties. Enjoy the fresh greenery and autumn leaves of the valley while you hydrate your skin.

Mikado is a quiet onsen inn located about a 20-minute taxi ride from JR Imabari Station. In the large public bath, you can relax while looking out at the Nibukawa Valley through the glass. The soft, viscous hot onsen will also moisturize your soul. You might be surprised at how smooth your skin feels after you get out of the bath.

The inn is also proud of its Donokawa specialty, "inobuta nabe." Inobuta is a cross between a wild boar and a pig. The miso-based nabe, which uses plenty of wild boar, a local specialty, and vegetables, is so popular that many repeat customers return to try it again. This rare local dish will be a great memory of your trip.

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Shodoshima, a popular tourist destination in Kagawa, is home to onsen called "Shodoshima onsen." One of the characteristics of the island is that it has several types of onsen, including "Olive onsen," named after the island's name "Olive Island." The springs are simple onsen, chloride springs, and sulfide springs, and are said to be effective in relieving fatigue. After enjoying the various tourist spots, such as "Angel Road," a sandy road that appears from the sea at low tide twice a day, you can relax at a onsen inn.

Shodoshima International Hotel easily accessible from Honshu, with many boat docks to Shodoshima from Takamatsu, Okayama, Himeji, Hinase, and Kobe ports. A shuttle bus (reservation in advance) is also available from Tonosho Port. All rooms have an ocean view, and some even offer views of Angel Road, an essential sight for sightseeing on Shodoshima. onsen are gentle on the skin and are said to have a beautifying effect by removing dead skin cells, and can be enjoyed in the large public bath, Hamakaze no Yu. Enjoy a soothing bath with the sounds of the waves lapping on the shoreline and the magnificent Seto Inland Sea scenery.

Dinner is a luxurious experience, with both fresh seafood from the Seto Inland Sea and colorful mountain produce. You can enjoy comparing the taste of seasonal seafood sashimi with three types of island soy sauce. Breakfast is a buffet style with a wide selection of seafood and mountain produce. The island's charms are plentiful, including Shodoshima's specialty "hand-pulled somen" noodles and olive oil! Enjoy the unique flavors of Shodoshima to your heart's content, both in the evening and in the morning.

Olivean Shodoshima Yuhigaoka Hotel is a large resort hotel located on the west side of the island, about 20 minutes by shuttle bus (reservation required) from Tonosho Port on Shodoshima. In addition to natural onsen, there are various facilities such as a pool and putt-putt golf, so you can spend the whole day having fun at the hotel. After having a lot of fun, head to Shodoshima onsen Olivean no Yu. In addition to the open-air bath overlooking the sunset over the Seto Inland Sea, there is also an indoor bath and a "clima sauna" characterized by low temperature and high humidity. The changing room is also spacious and there are plenty of amenities. Relax and soothe your body in the soft hot water.

Both dinner and breakfast are served in a buffet style, allowing you to casually eat as much as you like of whatever you like. Olive oil is also provided, allowing you to fully enjoy the bounty of Shodoshima. The dinner menu has a wide variety of appealing dishes, including "Shodoshima Paella" made with Shodoshima soy sauce and "Olive Beef Steak" cooked in the live kitchen. Recharge your energy after eating plenty of seasonal Shodoshima delicacies, and you'll be ready to enjoy your trip at full power from the next day onwards.

Konpira-san is a onsen area that spreads out at the foot of Kotohira Shrine. It is a relatively new onsen area, characterized by many gorgeous onsen inns. There are several types of springs, such as simple low-radioactivity cold mineral springs and sodium chloride onsen, and the spring quality varies depending on the inn. It is said to be effective against neuralgia and muscle pain, so after a pilgrimage to Konpira that involves climbing a long staircase, you can relax your tired feet in Konpira onsen.

Located about a 15-minute walk from JR Kotohira Station or Kotoden Kotohira Station (free shuttle service available), Kotohira Kadan is a long-established ryokan with a history of nearly 400 years since its founding in the Edo period. This is a historic inn that has welcomed literati and artists who came to worship at Kotohira Shrine, and has also hosted many painters and calligraphers. This is Kissho-no-Yu, a large onsen bath that offers a panoramic view of the Sanuki Plain. At night, it is lit up, and the bamboo forest that emerges is a fantastic sight. There is also a private open-air bath, so couples and families can enjoy the hot onsen at their leisure.

The guest rooms include the prestigious "Sukiya-zukuri annex" and three accommodation buildings surrounding the garden: "Fujimidai," "Shogetsu Terrace," and "Sansui-kaku." This is a Japanese-style room with an open-air bath in "Fujimidai." You can enjoy the luxury of onsen in your room whenever you want! There is also a spa on the premises, where you can receive a traditional Thai massage. For dinner, enjoy a multi-course meal featuring Kagawa's Sanuki brand of Sanuki beef, olive pork, and Sanuki Cochin chicken. The next morning, choose from a Japanese, Western, or light breakfast.

Kotohira onsen Kotosankaku, located about a 5-minute walk from JR Kotohira Station, is an inn where you can enjoy bathing in a variety of baths while taking in the lush gardens and Konpira-san's scenery. There are 223 guest rooms to choose from, with two types of rooms, Hitenkan and Sansuikan. If you stay in Hitenkan, you can also use the large bath in Sansuikan, which is equipped with a sauna, and the open-air observation bath in Hitenkan (photo), which overlooks Konpira-san below. The highlight of the Hitenkan rooms with open-air baths is that you can enjoy bathtubs of different shapes depending on the room. The cute onsen, such as gourd-shaped and boat-shaped, will make you want to take photos of them.

The Japanese-style room with open-air bath at "Sansuikan" in the photo is a room with its own deck and open-air bath. After taking a bath while looking at Mt. Zotou, you can relax and cool off in the bath while enjoying a drink on the deck. You can spend a luxurious time. For dinner, you can enjoy a Japanese banquet or buffet style dinner, including fresh seafood from the Seto Inland Sea and Sanuki udon noodles.

Among the hotels in Konpira onsen, the one we recommend for girls' trips is the Kotohira Grand Hotel Sakura no Sho, located along the approach to the shrine. It's about a 15-minute walk from JR Kotohira Station, and there's a free shuttle (reservations required), so you can rest assured. There are plenty of services that women will love, such as the "Women's Flower Bath" where rose flowers float, and the chef's original Japanese-style kaiseki dinner, which is low in calories and focuses on both quantity and quality. Another plus point is the breakfast buffet, with about 50 types of food freshly prepared in the open kitchen.

The guest rooms have a stylish Japanese modern taste that will lift your spirits. Among them, the guest rooms with open-air baths at "Bettei Hatsune," which is themed on the world of kabuki, offer views of Kotohira Shrine or Sanuki Fuji from your private bath. The open-air baths in the guest rooms are of course onsen. Soaking in the water while gazing at the mountain is sure to bring you the power of Konpira Shrine. Yukata robes and bath amenities are also provided in the rooms.

"Shionoe onsen" is a historic onsen area discovered by the Nara period monk Gyoki. The alkaline hypotonic mineral spring water is said to be effective in treating poor circulation and fatigue. The tranquil atmosphere will make you feel as if you have traveled back in time. A beautiful river runs through the area, and in early June you can see fireflies dancing wildly. Why not stretch your legs and relax, as if you were visiting the countryside?

Shionoe onsen has many traditional ryokan and hotels, but for girls' trips, we also recommend the modern "Hyper Resort Villa Shionoe." It is about a 20-minute drive from Takamatsu Airport, or about 45 minutes from Takamatsu Station. The all-cypress open-air bath in the photo has a pleasant wood scent and is extremely relaxing. In the summer, you can enjoy the pool and experience the feeling of a mini resort.

There are a variety of room types to choose from, including Western-style rooms, Japanese-Western style rooms, and suite rooms. This is a "junior suite" room with two twin rooms and a large living room. The modern-style rooms are spacious, and you can enjoy your private time as if you were renting a cottage. Another attraction is meal, which are based on the concept of local production and consumption. Breakfast is served buffet-style in a bright restaurant with a lake view. Enjoy as much as you like of the Japanese and Western menu.

onsen wells up near the Naruto Strait in Tokushima. The spring quality is a sodium chloride spring containing minerals, and it is said to have beneficial effects such as beautiful skin and improving sensitivity to cold. There are many popular tourist spots in the surrounding area, such as the Naruto Whirlpools, which you can see by taking a sightseeing boat, and the Otsuka Museum of Art. You can enjoy onsen with an ocean view in a resort atmosphere.

AoAwo Naruto Resort located near the beach, has an appealing tropical resort atmosphere. There is a free shuttle bus (reservations required 3 days in advance) that runs from Tokushima Airport to JR Naruto Station, and it takes about 30 minutes from Tokushima Airport. In addition to the onsen baths with ocean views, there are also romantic rooms with canopy beds, five restaurants where you can enjoy dinner, and a pool, making for an elegant stay.

There are four baths, which are alternated between men and women, and you can enjoy onsen in different atmospheres. In the open-air bath "Hanada" with an ocean view, you can enjoy a bath in a rock bath or granite bath with a Japanese atmosphere. In the observation bath "Ruri" on the 8th floor, you can relax in the unusual waters that are filled with floating citrus fruits such as sudachi and Iyokan oranges from Tokushima. The refreshing scent of citrus fruits will refresh your mood.

This hot onsen springs up in Iya Valley, which is said to be one of the three most remote areas in Japan. onsen is characterized by its alkaline nature and mineral content, and the spring quality is alkaline simple sulfur onsen. It is said to be effective in relieving fatigue and for beauty, as it softens and gently removes old dead skin cells. Iya Kazura Bridge, which spans the emerald green Iya River in a deep V-shaped valley, is a suspension bridge designated as a tangible cultural property of Japan. It is a thrilling suspension bridge where you can see the valley floor through the gaps in the bridge floor, so it is recommended to stop by before heading to your accommodation.

From JR Oboke Station, it's about 30 minutes by taxi or shuttle bus (reservation required) to Hotel Iya Onsen. The open-air bath, "Keikoku-no-Yu," shown in the photo, is located at the bottom of the valley, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful scenery up close while bathing. The journey to the bath is also fun. To get to the bath, you take a special cable car and look down on the valley. It's a secluded place that will make you feel like you're in an extraordinary place.

The guest rooms are located high above the valley, offering spectacular views. The "Futarijime" room with an open-air bath, shown in the photo, is a luxurious way to enjoy onsen in your room while gazing at the great outdoors. Why not spend some relaxing time reading a book or drinking tea while admiring the splendid fresh greenery and autumn leaves?

It's about a 15-minute taxi or bus ride from JR Oboke Station. Also known as a soba restaurant, Iya Bijin is a hidden inn with a spectacular view of the fresh greenery and clear streams of the Iya Valley. All rooms have an open-air bath, where you can enjoy hot spring water straight from the source. Each room has a different atmosphere, such as a ceramic bath or a cypress bath, so please choose a room according to your taste and budget.

You can enjoy the magnificent beauty of the valley from your room, and just looking at it will cleanse your soul. This is a 10-tatami Japanese-style room with a cypress open-air bath. If you stay in a special room, you can enjoy two types of open-air baths, one made of cypress and one made of ceramic. * meal can be eaten at the private hearth in the room, so you can spend private time with friends, couples, or families.

"Oboke onsen" is a onsen area near the Iya Valley. The spring quality is alkaline simple spring water, and it is said to be so good for the skin that you don't need lotion. Together with Koboke downstream, it is called "Oboke-Koboke", and in the summer there are many activities that allow you to experience the great outdoors, such as rafting and sightseeing boats. It is recommended for those who want to enjoy onsen activities as well.

Sunriver Oboke is a popular hotel that offers a panoramic view of Oboke's rich nature. It's about a 7-minute taxi ride from JR Oboke Station, but there is also a free shuttle from Oboke Station or Koboke Station, so please ask the hotel. If you stay in a room with an open-air bath, you can enjoy the magnificent view all to yourself while warming yourself in the bath. Enjoy the outstanding sense of openness and wash away your daily fatigue. We also recommend bathing in the large public bath, which offers a panoramic view of the beautiful Oboke valley. Bathing hours are until 11pm and from 6am the following morning.

After enjoying a bath while admiring the beauty of the valley, you can enjoy the inn's proud meal at the restaurant "Satoyama". You can enjoy dishes unique to Oboke that make use of local ingredients such as sweetfish in summer and amego in winter. Every dish will become a good memory of your trip. For breakfast, enjoy the local cuisine to your heart's content at the observation deck on the 7th floor overlooking the Oboke Gorge.

Ashizuri onsen is onsen located in Tosashimizu City, Kochi, at the southernmost tip of Shikoku. The high-quality onsen water contains radon and is a simple, weakly radioactive cold mineral spring that is said to be effective for neuralgia, poor circulation, and joint pain. There are many scenic spots such as Cape Ashizuri and Toujindaba, and on clear nights you can sometimes see a sky full of stars. You can enjoy onsen in an open-minded atmosphere while taking in the rich nature.

Located on Cape Ashizuri, The Mana Village boasts a spectacular view of the majestic Pacific Ocean. It can be accessed by taking a local bus from Nakamura Station on the Tosa Kuroshio Railway in about 95 minutes. The resort area is centered around a hotel and also has an Italian restaurant. The view from the open-air bath in the large communal bath is also spectacular. During the day, you can gaze out at the endless sea and sky while soaking in onsen, and at night, you can spend a fantastical time beneath the starry sky, which you can't experience in your everyday life.

All guest rooms have an ocean view. This is a luxurious room with an open-air bath and a compact kitchen, and is recommended for couples. There are also Japanese-style rooms with a calm and relaxing atmosphere, so please choose according to the number of people and your preferences.

Ashizuri International Hotel is a place where you can relax away from the hustle and bustle of the city, gazing at the majestic Pacific Ocean. It is about a 100-minute bus ride from Nakamura Station on the Tosa Kuroshio Railway. You can enjoy a stay that is immersed in nature, gazing at the starry sky at night and walking to Hakusan Cave, a designated natural monument of Kochi in the morning. The large communal bath also has an open-air bath, where you can enjoy onsen while gazing at the ocean and feeling the pleasant breeze.

The guest rooms have ocean views. Even standard rooms like this one have large windows, allowing you to enjoy a picturesque view of the sky and sea. Every room has tatami mats, so you can take off your shoes, stretch your legs out, and lie down. For dinner, you can enjoy Kochi's local cuisine, full of seafood from the Pacific Ocean, as well as the specialty "seared bonito." Freshly shaved dried bonito flakes, which are caught locally, are a must-try for breakfast. You're sure to be satisfied with Kochi's unique gourmet food!

"Tosayama onsen" is onsen located in a quiet mountain area about 30 minutes by car from Kochi city. The water is an alkaline simple sulfur spring, and is said to have skin-beautifying effects. The area was experiencing depopulation, but local residents founded a onsen ryokan called "Auberge Tosayama", and it is now popular as a onsen resort rich in nature. You can enjoy a trip that will heal your mind and body by soaking in onsen in a laid-back atmosphere and savoring Tosa gourmet food.

Auberge Tosayama, which was built with the feelings of the local residents, is an inn with a warm atmosphere, using local materials such as cedar, cypress, Tosa washi paper, and Tosa for building materials. It is about a 40-minute taxi ride from JR Kochi Station, or about 30 minutes by free shuttle bus (reservations required 7 days in advance) from the affiliated hotel, Orient Hotel Kochi. In the open-air bath, you can feel the breeze from the mountains during the day, and enjoy a relaxing bath while gazing at the star-filled sky at night. The inn is also committed to environmental initiatives, and amenities such as toothbrushes are charged, so it is best to bring your own.

As the name Auberge suggests, the inn is also proud of its cuisine. The menu, which is based on Japanese cuisine, changes with the seasons so that you can experience the four seasons of Kochi. The eggs of "Tosa Jiro", which are raised in Tosayama, are said to be delicious with their rich and flavorful yolks. Dinner is "egg over rice" and breakfast is "bacon and eggs", so be sure to give them a try.

Shinanami onsen is located on a hilltop overlooking the townscape of Shimanto, known as "Tosa's Little Kyoto." The spring quality is a hypotonic, weakly alkaline spring, which is said to be effective in relieving neuralgia and fatigue. The view that can only be enjoyed from the high ground is also attractive, and the colors of the sky at dusk and sunrise are said to be particularly fantastical and mystical. It is also recommended as a base for strolling around Shimanto City, activities on the Shimanto River, and sightseeing at Cape Ashizuri.

Located on a hilltop near a mountain castle, Nagomi-yado Anjyuan is a quiet hideaway for adults. It is about a 10-minute taxi ride from Nakamura Station on the Tosa Kuroshio Railway. The interior, with its natural materials and antique feel, has a retro atmosphere, making you feel at home. From the guest rooms and onsen, you can see the Shimanto River below. You can enjoy the different onsen, including the stone-built Sanka-no-yu and the wood-inspired Komorebi-no-yu.

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Kochi's famous local dish "Sawachi" is a large platter of Kochi's mountain and sea foods on a platter. Arranged for a small number of people, the inn's original "Meo and Plate Bowl" is a gem that is beautiful to the eye. It's nice to be able to enjoy a little bit of food that covers local ingredients. Indulge ♪ in Kochi soul food, such as salt-grilled ayu and seared bonito

The Shimanto River, where untouched nature still remains, is widely known as "Japan's last clear river." The "Shimanto onsen" that springs here springs from a well excavated 800 meters underground in the bedrock of the Shimanto Ceramic Belt, which is said to have high energy vibrations. The spring is a sodium-calcium chloride cold spring, which is said to be effective for beautiful skin and relieving fatigue. Because it contains a lot of iron, it oxidizes in the bathtub, turning the water into a viscous amber color.

Yamamizuki, located on the west bank of the mouth of the Shimanto River where it flows into the Pacific Ocean, is perched on a cliff about 60 meters above sea level, in a great location where you can see both the Shimanto River and the Pacific Ocean at the same time. It is about a 15-minute drive from Nakamura Station on the Tosa Kuroshio Railway. This is an open-air bath with water directly from the source. You can feel close to nature while soaking in the amber-colored onsen. There are also private baths available for couples, families, and groups.

There are five detached accommodation buildings on the premises that can be rented for private use, including one with a wooden deck terrace where you can have a barbecue, and one with an open-air Goemon bath. Glamping and camping are also available, so you can stay in the style that suits you. Although it is not as luxurious as a high-end hotel, it is an inn where you can enjoy nature without being overly fancy.

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We have introduced 13 onsen springs in Shikoku and recommended accommodations. From retro onsen towns to ocean view resorts to hidden mountain areas, each has a different atmosphere as well as the quality of the springs. When you're feeling physically and mentally exhausted, why not relax to your heart's content in onsen spring of your choice?