What other travelers are saying about Okutsu Onsen Foot Bath, Kagamino
Nice footh bath which you can enjoy for free. Great reward after your walk at the Okutsu Valley!!
Frequently Asked Questions
The water is alkaline simple thermal water, known for its smooth texture and reported benefits for skin conditions, muscle fatigue, and relaxation.
Yes. Visitors should bring towels as they are not provided, though some nearby shops may sell towels.
Typical sessions last 15 to 30 minutes, providing sufficient time for relaxation and experiencing the warming effects of the thermal water.
Yes. The free foot bath facility was designed specifically to allow day-trippers casual access to the hot spring waters without requiring overnight accommodation or full bathing facilities.
Nearby attractions include riverside walking paths along the Yoshii River, local shops selling regional crafts and foods, and Okutsu Keikoku, a scenic river gorge popular during autumn foliage season.
There is a parking lot next door, but it is for the hotel, so we parked at a nearby roadside station and walked about 5 minutes. The foot bath is clean but quite lukewarm. There is a beautiful river right next to it, so the view is great.
The foot bath on the bank of the Yoshii River was a little warm, but it slowly warmed my body. Since it was a weekday, we had the foot bath to ourselves, and we were very satisfied with the sound of the river water.
September 17, 2023
The open-air bath was washed away by the heavy rains during the Obon holiday. It was a terrible sight. The handrails on the stairs leading to the footbath were also bent, showing the magnitude of the floodwaters. It will likely take some time to restore.
May 4, 2023: It was Golden Week, but it was empty. It had a rustic feel. There's a parking lot for Hanabijin-no-Yu (next to the post office). Is the water too lukewarm? Is that normal? The open-air bath on the opposite bank had no water in it.
The water was lukewarm.
I walked there from the roadside station.
The parking lot right next door seems to be reserved for guests of the inn, so if you're going by car you'll need to think about where to park.
