Shima-seiryu no yu is a great day-use onsen. It is owned by the city of Nakanojo and is open to the general public.
Like the other hotsprings in the Shima area it is a calcium-salt onsen. The baths are clean and both offer indoor and outdoor sections. Both baths have an excellent view of the river and surrounding mountains.
The only caveat is that you trade a bit of privacy for the great view.
If you are in Shima-onsen for a day, this is a great place to take a bath and relax.
The fee is 500 yen for 2 hours, 800 for 3. Be sure to bring your own towel. Parking is free...
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Read more500 yen for two hours. Try to stay as long as possible. This onsen always gets me energized and focused for the week ahead.
Shima onsen is an all-natural onsen and super hot. It’s properties are great for the skin and my back always feels great after a splash. Since the pools are of the highest natural temperatures and the view amazing , I recommend visiting this onsen in the winter when snow is...
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