Iyakei Onsen

A hot spring owned and operated by the Hotel Iyaonsen located in the Iya Valley, considered one of Japan's three most secluded locations. The hotel commands views of beautiful Iya and visitors can take in the stunning, steep valley and the Iyagawa River running through it. The waters of the alkaline simple sulfate spring have a high pH level and are said to treat such ailments as nerve pain, rheumatism, wounds, and women's diseases, in addition to promoting beauty and recovery from fatigue. The hotel's outdoor bath, located at the bottom of the valley and constantly replenished from the source spring kakenagashi style, is reachable by cable car, and here visitors can enjoy a relaxing soak while feeling one with nature. The hotel's bathhouse facilities are open to non-guests, as well, and the hotel offers bathhouse plans which include breakfast or lunch. Visitors can also enjoy the area's scenery through hotel tours, such as the artistically illuminated Kazura Bridge tour and a star watching tour.

Spot details

Address: Tokushima Pref. Miyoshishi Nishiyayamamuraoinouchi 401 Map
Area: Iya / Oboke Koboke Area
Phone: 0883872300
Water type: hydrogen carbonate springs
Temperature of spring: 19.2℃
property: nerve pain, muscle soreness, joint pain, Lower back pain, aid recovery from fatigue, stiff shoulders, sensitivity to cold, Bruises, Dermatitis , skin beautifying propertiesetc
Number of source springs: 1
Amount of water flow: 5.5l/min
Number of day trip bathhouses: 1