Take a break from daily life and relax in an onsen or hot spring surrounded by nature. This page introduces peaceful hot springs to visit while exploring East Nara Nabari. Enjoy this area’s smooth and gentle natural spring water.
Sansuien
山水園
This hot spring is located at a traditional inn, just an 8-minute drive from the popular Akame 48 Waterfalls.
- Location 1203 Kashihara, Akame-cho, Nabari City, Mie Prefecture Map
- Hours 10am - 9pm on weekday, 10am - 3pm on the day before a holiday or a specified day
- Bathing fees for non-staying guests ¥800/adult, ¥500/child
- Link Official website (JP)
Taisenkaku
対泉閣
The onsen in a Japanese traditional inn located within a walking distance of Akame 48 Waterfalls.
- Location 682 Nagasaka, Akame-cho, Nabari City, Mie Prefecture Map
- Hours 10:30am - 2pm
- Bathing fees for non-staying guests ¥1,200/adult, ¥700/age3-6
- Link Official website
Nabari no Yu
名張の湯
Public bath facility with various types of baths, a restaurant, barber, massage salon, farmers’ market, etc.
- Location 77-1 2-bancho, Kiodai, Nabari City, Mie Prefecture Map
- Hours 10am - 0am (last check-in: 11pm)
- Bathing fees
Weekday: ¥900/adult, ¥450/age4-12, free/age 3 & younger
Saturday, Sunday & national holiday: ¥950/adult, ¥500/age4-12, free/3 and younger - Link Official website (JP)
Miharuen
美榛苑
This is an accommodation located on a small hill near Haibara Station. The shuttle bus runs from/to the station.
- Location 255 Fukuchi, Haibara, Uda City, Nara Prefecture Map
- Hours 10am - 7:45pm (last check-in: 7:15pm)
- Bathing fees for non-staying guests ¥550/adult, ¥270/age4-12, free/age 3 & younger
- Link Official website (JP)
Akino no Yu
あきののゆ
This is a hot spring facility located next to the roadside station “Michi-no-Eki Udaji Ouda,” offering a variety of baths.
- Location 250-2 Hirou, Ouda, Uda City, Nara Prefecture Map
- Hours 10am - 9pm (last check-in: 8:30pm), closed on the third Thursday (except holiday)
- Bathing fees
Weekday: ¥750/adult, ¥370/child, ¥500/student (must show student ID)
Saturday, Sunday & national holiday: ¥800/adult, ¥400/child
Free: under age 3 - Link Official website (JP)
Okame no Yu
お亀の湯
Located near Soni Highland, their open-air bath offers a magnificent view.
- Location 830 Taroji, Soni Village, Uda-gun, Nara Prefecture Map
- Hours
April to November:11am - 9pm (last check-in 8pm)
December to March: 11am - 8:30pm (last check-in 7:30pm)
Closed on Wednesday (open if Wednesday is a public holiday, closed the following weekday), News Years - Bathing fees ¥900/adult, ¥500/age3-12
- Link Official website (JP)
Himeshi no Yu
姫石の湯
An onsen facility in the roadside station “Michi-no-Eki Ise-Honkaido Mitsue.” There are a cafeteria, farmers’ market, and tourism information desk.
- Location 6330 Kozue, Mitsue Village, Uda-gun, Nara Prefecture Map
- Hours 11am - 8pm (last check-in 7:30pm), closed on Tuesday (open if Tuesday is a public holiday, closed the following weekday)
- Bathing fees ¥800/adult, ¥400/age3-12
- Link Official website (JP)
- Small tattoos allowed (should be covered with a 10cm x 15cm plaster sold at the facility)
Yahata Onsen
やはた温泉
A hot spring located within an outdoor activity facility in a mountain village of Nara Prefecture. The facility also features accommodation and a campground, with a beautiful river flowing in front of it.
- Location 720-2 Mameo, Higashiyoshino Village, Yoshino-gun, Nara Prefecture Map
- Hours 11am - 9pm (December 1 to March 15: 11am - 8pm), closed on Tuesday (open if Tuesday is a public holiday, closed the following weekday)
- Bathing fees ¥500/age 12 & older, ¥200/age6-11, free/under 6
- Link Official website (JP)
- Tattoo-friendly
Takasumi Onsen
たかすみ温泉
A bathing facility located near the trailhead of Mount Takami, a popular spot among hikers.
- Location 835 Hirano, Higashiyoshino Village, Yoshino-gun, Nara Prefecture Map
- Hours 11am - 9pm (December 1 to March 15: 11am - 8pm), closed on Thursday (open if Thursday is a public holiday, closed the following weekday)
- Bathing fees ¥500/age 12 & older, ¥200/age6-11, free/under 6
- Link Official website (JP)
- Tattoo-friendly
