Hirauchi kaichu Onsen

<Hirauchi kaichu Onsen>
- AREA…Hirauchi
- LOCATION…
- 40km from Miyanoura (55min. by car)
- 21.4 km from Anbo (29min.by car)
- NEAREST BUS STOP… No.113 Nishikaikon bus stop
(450meters/ 7 min. on foot) - Type of hot spring… Simple, alkaline sulfur hot spring
- Opening hours…24 hours
- Fee…200 yen

Hirauchi kaichu onsen is a very rare under sea hot spring. Possible bathing hours are twice a day, around 2 hours before and after low tide. Swimming suits are not allowed while bathing. The water temperature is around 45 degree Celsius. It is a simple sulfur hot spring and is said to be good for rheumatism, and neuralgia. For use of the hot spring, please put a small donation, about 200 yen, in the box at the entrance.