KANNON ONSEN -Facilities & Hot Spring Reports (1)
| Heading west toward Matsuzaki on Prefectural Route 15 from the outside of Shimoda City, you will be greeted by a peaceful scene of the deep green mountains of Okushimoda. Right in the middle of the road, the road turns off at a place called Yokogawa and weaves through a peaceful, narrow farm road, where you will be greeted by a forest road. Further on, the road leads to a basin surrounded by mountains. In the mountains of Okushimoda is "Kannon Onsen," a hot spring resort with an area of 500,000 tsubo (approximately 35 times the size of Tokyo Dome). The property, which is about 35 times the size of the Tokyo Dome, is filled with a variety of attractions that are beyond the scope of a hot spring ryokan. |
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| Entrance to the main building of "Kannon Onsen" | |
| In front of the entrance of this main building is a garden that Kazue Suzuki, the owner of "Kannon Onsen", proudly created with her staff by operating a jumbo truck herself. The garden, which uses trees and stones found here in the mountains of Okushimoda and makes the most of nature, seems to express the inn's identity. The garden has been under construction for a long time and has finally been completed, but it will be constantly changing in the future. |
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| Garden and pond created by the owner herself | |
| It is difficult to get a complete picture of this inn, which is spread out over a vast area. It is not only a hot spring resort, but also a medical treatment facility that offers long-term stays for the purpose of hot spring cures, as well as a training camp equipped with a martial arts hall and gymnasium. The facilities are diverse, with four main lodging buildings: the "Honkan," the "Seiunkan," the "Pygmalion," a new building, and the "Ubusuna-tei," a detached building. There are a total of three large public baths for men and women, each with an open-air bath, where you can fully enjoy the hot water of which the inn is so proud. In addition, there are six greenhouses with their own vegetable garden on the slope, and a boxing and weight-training gym next to the greenhouses. The martial arts hall on the first floor and the gymnasium on the second floor of the "Seiunkan." There is also a wasabi (Japanese horseradish) field, a PET bottle filling plant for the above-mentioned drinking spring, and even a helipad. As such, "Kannon Onsen" can be described as a multifaceted facility, a hot spring resort facility, that goes far beyond the framework of a hot spring inn. Let us now introduce you to the inn's hot spring facilities. There are a total of three large baths for men and women: the "Kannon Principle," which has an open-air bath that doubles as a day trip hot spring and private bath; the "Galatea", a large bath with an open-air bath equipped with 11 bathing facilities; and a large bath with an open-air bath exclusively for the "Ubusuna-tei" (a detached building). About 70% of the guest rooms are equipped with hot spring baths. Surprisingly, all of these bathing facilities, with the exception of the hot spring pool in "Galatea", use 100% spring water without any addition of water. It is an undeniable fact that the amount of hot spring water from the inn's own hot spring is too luxurious for a single inn or facility. First, let us introduce you to the "Kannon Principle," a day trip hot spring facility completed in August 2010. This expansive bathing facility has two faces. The first face is a public bathhouse with separate open-air baths for men and women. From 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays (until 5:00 p.m. on weekends), it is a bathing facility for day-trippers. Of course, overnight guests are also welcome. The other face is a private open-air bath and private bath for overnight guests only. Available during the nighttime hours from 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., there are two separate locations for men and women, and six groups can make reservations per day. |
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| Exterior view of the hot spring facility "Kannon Principle" | |
| Both men's and women's baths share the same structure, with an open-air bath and an indoor bath, and are equipped with large bathtubs that take advantage of the abundant hot water. All bathtubs are made of luxurious all-cypress wood, so you will be able to enjoy bathing in a luxurious atmosphere. Outside, there is a large open-air bath and a Jacuzzi bath. Next to the open-air bath, a vibratory bath (Jacuzzi) and sauna are also equipped. Furthermore, it is amazing that it is equipped with a footbath as well. |
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| Newly built bathing facility "Kannon Principle" | |
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| Equipped with vibratory baths and footbaths | |
The "Kannon Principle" has a spacious and comfortable dressing room. There are numerous dressing counters, so it will never be crowded. The variety of amenities is also a high point. |
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| Dressing counter in dressing room | |
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After bathing, you should first go to the area marked "Air Towel". This is to prevent the bath towels from wiping off the hot spring elements that have gone to the effort of adhering to your body. When you turn on the switch, a breeze comes out, which you can apply to your body to dry it and allow the onsen elements to permeate your body. These facilities, though small in detail, are a glimpse into the inn's strong commitment to its onsen. Massage chairs and massage beds (charge applies) are available on the side of the room. They are good for resting your tired body after a long hot spring bath. |
| "Air Towel" area | |
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| Equipped with massage beds and chairs | |
The inn is sometimes used as a private training camp for professional athletes and candidates for the Olympic team. For this reason, the "Kannon Principle" is also well-equipped with exercise equipment. The "Flavelos II" exercise machine, which can provide 3,700 steps of exercise in 10 minutes, and an aerobic bike are also available. After sweating it out first, taking a hot spring bath is sure to help you tone your body even more. |
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| Equipped with various exercise equipment | ||
| Amenities are also available. Cosmetics (lotion, milky lotion, and beauty lotion) using hot spring water from the "Kannon Onsen" and "drinkable hot spring water" are available. |
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Private & Open-air Bath Reports
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Guest Room Reports
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Cuisine Reports
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| Lotion-like hot spring water 100% free-flowing | |||
| An authentic spa resort for beauty and health | |||
| One of the largest private open-air baths in Japan | |||
| Almost all guest rooms have free-flowing hot spring | |||
| Hot spring water with many fans among actresses and celebrities |
| Check-In | 3:00 p.m. | ||
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| Check-Out | 10:00 a.m. | ||
| Card usage | Allowed (VISA・JCB・American Express・Diner's Club・UC・DC・NICOS・UFJ Card・Master Card・LIFE・Rakuten KC・ANA・JAL・Debit Cards) | ||
| Room Views | Mountain | ||
| In-room Meal | Some yes Only available for those staying in the new Pygmalion building for an additional fee. |
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| Dinner | Kaiseki meals cooked with spring water | ||
| Breakfast | Japanese cuisine using home-grown tomatoes etc. | ||
| Special Packages | Main building package with 1 night and 2 meals, Seiunkan building package with 1 night and 2 meals, etc. Check the Official Website for details★ | ||
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| "Ubusuna-tei" detached building Connecting rooms with open-air bath and footbath ★Renovated in May 2022. Pets are allowed. |
From 29,000 yen "Room 505" approx. 7.5 tatami mats room + twin beds + open-air bath with free-flowing hot spring water + footbath + shower and toilet (Capacity: 2 to 4 persons) |
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| "Seiunkan building" With hinoki bath, Type B |
From 19,950 yen 12 tatami mats room + veranda + hinoki bath + T (Capacity: 2 to 4 persons) |
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| Main building | From 23,250 yen 8 tatami mats room + tatami matted veranda + hinoki bath + T (capacity for 2 to 4 persons) |
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| "Pygmalion" Standard room |
From 34,000 yen 10 tatami mats room + veranda (3 tatami mats) + half-open-air bath + T (capacity: 2 to 5 persons) |
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| Establishment / Reconstruction | Established: 1967 / Reconstructed: 2005 and 2010 | ||
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| Number of Rooms | All 55 rooms (With open-air bath, 32 rooms) | ||
| Number of People Accommodated | 260 persons | ||
| Private bath | "Kannon Principle": Luxurious private bathhouse equipped with indoor bath (high and low temperature), jacuzzi, open-air bath, footbath, and sauna. Charges : For overnight guests 50 minutes / 4,800 yen, tax included (per bath) Usage time: 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. How to reserve: In advance (at the time of accommodation reservation) or at the time of check-in Bath views: Mountains |
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| Public baths and others | Men's and women's large public bath "Galatea": Luxurious large public bath equipped with open-air bath, all-cypress indoor bath, hot spring pool, American spa, sauna, etc. Usage time: 16:00 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. the next morning (Guests staying overnight) "Ubusuna-tei" also has large baths with separate open-air baths for men and women. |
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| Parking Area | 50 cars | ||
| Pets | Allowed (2,000 yen per night / tax not include "Ubusuna-tei" guest rooms only, up to one small dog) | ||
| Barrier Free | Supported (Slope in front of the entrance/ Wheelchair-accessible guest rooms/ Barrier-free toilets/ Handrails on stairs and corridors/ Handrails in guest room toilets and bathrooms/ ※The contents of barrier-free facilities and the range of services that can be provided vary depending on the accommodation.) | ||
| Esthetics / Massages | Esthetics not available Massage 40 min / 5,000 yen (tax included) |
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| Internet | Main building lobby and Pygmalion lobby are wireless LAN-enabled | ||
| DVD | DVD not available | ||
| TV Channels | NHK: 2 stations, Private Broadcasting: 4 stations, NHKBS: 2 stations | ||
| Facilities | Banquet hall, karaoke room, lounge, coffee shop, sales shop, gymnasium, martial arts hall, boxing gym, private vegetable garden, helipad | ||
| Refrigerator System | Pygmalion: Declare only what you use (space for drinks you bring in is available) Other rooms: Automatic calculator with switch (no space for drinks to be brought in) Freezer: Can use 660 yen for a medium beer and 220 yen for juice (oolong tea, etc.) |
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| Vending Machine | Available (150 yen), No ice cream | ||
| Sales shop | Available | ||
| Yukata | ◎ | Bath towels | ◎ |
| Towels | ◎ | Soap | ◎ |
| Body wash | ◎ | Shampoo | ◎ |
| Conditioner | ◎ | Rinse in shampoo | ◎ |
| Shower cap | ◎ | Toothbrush | ◎ |
| Hair dryer | ◎ | Brush | ◎ |
| Comb | ◎ | Razor blade | ◎ |
| Cotton bud | ◎ | Toilet with washer | ◎ |
| Wheelchair | Free rental wheelchair | ||
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| Child | Children's slippers / Children's yukata / Children's tableware | ||
| Foreign Languages | English, Thai | ||
| Recommended Souvenirs | Original cosmetic goods, drinking hot springs, etc. | ||
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| Nearby Convenience Store | 15 min. by car | ||
| Cellular Antennas | ◎docomo | △au | ◎softbank |
| Charges | Weekdays Adults: 1,300 yen (children 700 yen) / Members: 1,000 yen (children 500 yen) Saturday, Sunday, Holidays Adults: 1,500 yen (children 800 yen) / Members: 1,200 yen (children 600 yen) |
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| Usage time | Weekdays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (last admission at 3:00 p.m.) Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (last admission at 4:00 p.m.) ※Please allow approximately one hour for usage. ※Meal included package (by reservation only) |
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| Spring quality | Alkaline Simple hot spring (Hypotonic, Alkaline, Hyperthermal Springs) ※There are three sources of spring, but currently in operation are ① No.1 source and ② No.3 source, and they are the same spring quality. |
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| Temperature of the source | ① 51℃, ② 42.6℃ | ||
| Output rate | ① 230 liters /per min, ② 250 liters/per min | ||
| Hydrogen ions | ① pH9.5, ② pH9.6 | ||
| Total dissolved substances (excluding gases) | － | ||
| Gushing of the source | Power spring (source pumped by boring) with private source | ||
| Add water / Circulation Filtration | The American Spa at "Galatea", a large public bath for men and women, uses a combination of free-flowing spring water and a circulation filtration system (with sterilization). All other baths are 100% free-flowing spring water with no added water. ※The indoor bath is partially a hot water storage system. |
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| Water heating | Yes (During winter season, etc.) | ||
| Sterilization of bath | Only the American Spa at "Galatea", a large public bath for men and women, is sterilized with chlorine. | ||
| Replacement of hot water in bathtub | Once per day (all bathtubs) | ||
| Bath Additive | No using | ||
| Indications by Spring Quality (Revised on July 1, 2014) | Autonomic instability, Insomnia, Depression | ||
| General Indications for Bathing (Revised on July 1, 2014) | Chronic pain or stiffness of muscles or joints (chronic phase of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lower back pain, neuralgia, frozen shoulder, bruises, sprains, etc.), muscle stiffness in motor paralysis, excessive sensitivity to cold, peripheral nerve disorder, decline of gastrointestinal function (slow digestion, intestinal gas formation, etc.), mild high blood pressure, impaired glucose tolerance (diabetes), mild hypercholesterolemia, mild asthma or emphysema, hemorrhoid pain, autonomic instability, various symptoms from stress (sleep disorders, depression, etc.),convalescence stage of illness, recovery from fatigue, promotion of health. | ||
| Color of hot water | Clear and colorless | ||
| For drinking | Drinkable | ||
| Indications for drinking | Gastrointestinal system, Constipation, etc. (from the inn's official website) | ||
| Smell / Taste | Tasteless and odorless | ||
| By Train | Izukyu Line "Shimoda Station", 25 minutes by shuttle bus | ||
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| Shuttle bus | Yes | ||
| By Car | From Tomei Expressway "Numazu IC", 120 minutes via Amagitoge Pass, Kawazu, and Shimosagano. | ||
| Nearby Sightseeing Spots | Shimoda Aquarium, Shimoda History Museum, Iwashina School, Ryosenji Temple, Shimoda Ropeway | ||
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| Recreation (tourist farms, parks, etc.) | Ocean Nature Camp, Beach Yoga | ||
| Sports | － | ||
| Staff messages |  Message from Kazue Suzuki, ChairmanWe have been maintaining and managing the natural resource of hot springs with a "Heart of Consideration" to be of service to as many people as possible. The renovation work that we have been doing in response to our customers' requests has now come to an end. From now on, we will continue to work more closely with the local community to please our customers and also who have a real taste for the real thing. |
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| Date of Interview | Jul. 19, 2011 | ||
| Date of Information update | Oct. 16, 2023 | ||
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※When making a reservation, please mention that you saw "kashikiri-onsen.com" |
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For more than 30 years, he has been visiting hot spring ryokans all over Japan, persuading innkeepers of the need for "private baths". He is still a traveler who spends half of the year at a hot spring.In addition to being a article creater, photographer, and drone pilot, he also designs websites and provides consulting services.
