This onsen (hot springs) features a sauna, cold-water plunge pool and large warm-water baths, separated into male and female baths. There are also two open-air bath tubs constructed with natural stone and covered with wooden canopies. These outdoor baths are illuminated at night, perfect for relaxing after a long day of sightseeing.

The pH of the hot spring is 8.5 and the water naturally contains sodium calcium sulfate, said to help make the skin look healthy and beautiful.

Information

• LOCATION・CONTACT

  LOCATION 1748 Hitana, Nakagocho, Kitaibaraki City, Ibaraki Prefecture 319-1556

  CONTACT Nakago Onsen Tel: 0293-44-0026

  WEBSITE http://www.city-kitaibaraki.jp/modules/sight/index.php?content_id=37

• ACCESS

  By public transport: a 7 minute taxi ride from Minaminakago Station on the JR Joban Line. By car: 5 minutes drive from Takahagi IC on the Joban Expressway.

  PARKING 100 car spaces 2 large vehicle spaces

• HOURS・CLOSED・ADMISSION

  HOURS 10:00 - 20:00

  CLOSED Closed: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month. Closed the following day if Wednesday is a National Holiday.

  ADMISSION Weekdays Adults:￥600 (reduced to ￥500 in the evening) Weekends & National Holidays Adults: ￥800 (reduced to ￥500 in the evening) Children: half-price.