Shimananmi Onsen KisuKnoYu

しまなみ温泉喜助の湯

Imabari, Ehime, Shikoku

Type

Public Bath

Rating

4.5

Tattoo Policy

Private Bathing Allowed

Prefecture

Ehime

About

Shimanami Onsen Kisuke no Yu is a convenient hot spring facility in Imabari, just a short walk from JR Imabari Station. Enjoy indoor and outdoor bathing with a low-temperature sauna, plus a premium lounge and an onsen stay area. Ideal for travelers who want both relaxation and flexible day-to-late-night onsen time.

Facilities & Amenities

🛁Private Bath

🌳Outdoor Bath

🔥Sauna

🍽️Restaurant

⛰️Rock Bath

💧Kakenagashi (Free-flowing Spring Water)

Additional Amenities

Private bathsOutdoor bathSaunaRestaurantKake-nagashi (flowing bath style)

Pricing

Hot spring: ¥850 adults, ¥300 children. Members/Students/Seniors: ¥650 (weekends and public holidays ¥700). Mini-kids: ¥150. Parking is free for up to 4 hours. Children are ages 4 to elementary school. Morning bath: ¥700 adults (weekends and public holidays ¥750), ¥300 children (weekends and public holidays ¥300). Members/Students/Seniors: ¥600 (weekends and public holidays ¥650). Mini-kids: ¥150. Parking is free for up to 4 hours. Hot spring + Low-temperature sauna + Lounge (includes large towel for in-house wear/rock bathing and unlimited coffee): ¥1,300 adults (weekends and public holidays ¥1,550). Members: ¥1,150 (weekends and public holidays ¥1,350). Students: ¥1,100 (weekends and public holidays ¥1,350). Seniors: ¥1,100 (weekends and public holidays ¥1,350). Late-night add-on (24:00–next day 10:00): adults +¥1,900 or more (weekends and public holidays +¥2,100 or more); members +¥1,700 or more (Fridays/Saturdays/public-holiday eves +¥1,900 or more); students +¥1,700 or more (Fridays/Saturdays/public-holiday eves +¥1,900 or more); seniors +¥1,700 or more (Fridays/Saturdays/public-holiday eves +¥1,900 or more). Special business days may have different late-night add-on fees. Junior high and high school students may use the facilities; after 23:00, those under 18 (high school students and below) cannot use even with a guardian due to youth protection regulations. Children elementary school age and younger are not accepted. Includes in-house wear and towel for rock bathing.

Hot Spring Data

Reported Benefits

Chronic muscle pain or joint stiffness (including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, chronic low back pain, stiff shoulder, contusions, sprains—chronic stage)Muscle stiffness in motor paralysisRelief from cold sensitivityPeripheral circulation disordersImproved digestive function (such as a feeling of heaviness in the stomach and gas in the intestines)Mild hypertensionAbnormal glucose tolerance (diabetes)Mild high cholesterolMild asthma or pulmonary emphysemaPain from hemorrhoidsUnstable autonomic nervous systemRelief from stress-related symptoms (sleep disorders, depressed mood, etc.)Recovery period after illnessFatigue recoveryHealth maintenance and improvementMinor cuts and skin injuriesDry skin

Facility Details

Additional Facilities

Premium lounge; Onsen lodging (Kisuke no Yado); Low-temperature sauna; Relaxation services (body care and aroma esthetics).

Equipment & Features

Private baths availableOutdoor baths availableLow-temperature saunaPremium loungeOnsen lodging area (Kisuke no Yado)Kake-nagashi (flowing bath) style

Recommended For

Private BathingOutdoor BathingSauna ExperienceDiningKake-nagashi Style Bathing

Access & Directions

About a 2-minute walk from JR Imabari Station. About 10 minutes from Imabari IC via the Nishiseto Expressway (Setouchi Shimanami Kaido).

Parking

On-site parking for 142 cars. Free for up to 4 hours (as noted in the bathing/entry pricing).

Nearest Stations

Imabari Station164 m
Iyo-Tomita Station3.33 km
Hashitohama Station4.46 km
Onishi Station5.86 km
Iyo-Sakura Station6.91 km
Iyo-Kameoka Station10.95 km

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Contact Information

Phone

0898-22-0026

Address

1-2-30 Nakahiyoshicho, Imabari, Ehime

愛媛県今治市中日吉町1-2-30

Hours

Bathing: Morning bath 6:00–10:00; Hot spring 6:00–24:00 (last entry 23:15); Low-temperature sauna 11:00–23:00 (last entry 22:30); Premium lounge 11:00–next day 10:00 (last entry 22:30); Kisuke no Yado 15:00–next day 10:00 (last entry 23:45). Relaxation: Body care (Yuwa) 11:00–23:00 (last entry 22:00); on Saturdays and the day before public holidays 11:00–23:30 (last entry 22:30). Aroma esthetic salon (Yuwakouan) 11:00–23:00 (last entry 22:00); on Saturdays and the day before public holidays 11:00–23:30 (last entry 22:30).

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