Large Open-Air Baths at Watarase Hot Spring

Be amazed at the sight of one of the largest open-air baths in western Japan with its meticulously arranged natural rocks and waters direct from the hot spring source. There are a total of 11 different baths for both men and women, catering for up to 500 bathers at once. Soothe your weary body under a starlit sky amid the steam rising from the surface.

【Fee】Adults: 900 yen; Children (3 to elementary school age): 450 yen; Reserved outdoor bath: 1,600 yen (one person/one hour)
【Access】Public transport: Approx. 2 hours on the Ryujin Bus toward Hongu-Taisha-mae from JR Kii-Tanabe Station, and approx. 3 min. walk from the Watarase-onsen bus stop
　By car: Approx. 1 hour 10 min. (50 km) along National Roue 42/311 from Kamitonda IC on the Kisei Expressway
【Credit Card Payment】Not accepted　
【Foreign Language Support】No　【Parking】Yes (200 spaces; free)