Misasa Onsen is a famous hot spring in Tottori Prefecture, and is a historic onsen that has been open for over 850 years. The hot water of Misasa Onsen is famous as one of the world’s most radioactive springs with a high concentration of radon. Radon is a weak radiation produced by the decomposition of radium, and when it enters the body through breathing, it stimulates cells throughout the body and activates their functions. It is said that if you take an onsen in Misasa Onsen, you will feel better after three mornings due to the effects of radon (Misasa, 三朝 is three times morning in Japanese). The nostalgic and old-fashioned atmosphere of the Misasa onsen onsen town is tasteful and will make you feel relaxed.
Access
Bus : about 30 min from JR Kurayoshi Station (倉吉駅)
Taxi : about 20 min from JR Kurayoshi station
Cars : about 60 min from Chugoku Expressway Innoshou (院庄) IC
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Attractions
Radon onsen that promote your health
As mentioned above, Misasa Onsen is famous as one of the world’s most radioactive hot springs, containing a high concentration of radon. In addition to bathing in radon onsen, you can also obtain benefits by inhaling the radioactive material (radon) scattered in the air, and it is also called the onsen of all diseases’ and is expected to have various effects. It is said to be effective against neuralgia, rheumatism, gout, hypertension, arteriosclerosis, diabetes, so it is recommended for people with chronic illnesses.
Misasa Onsen has many onsen inns and day trip onsen where you can soak in radon onsen. In fact, there are onsen and footbaths that you can use for free. However, there are no washing facilities or soap. Also, they are open onsen that are not isolated from the surrounding area. If this is a concern, you might want to look for a paid onsen.
Misasa Onsen has many very tasteful hot spring facilities. I think it would be a good idea to take a relaxing soak in a hot spring at a hot spring facility. A relaxing soak in a radon onsen will help your mind and body stay healthy.
Drinking onsen hot water !?
Drinking the hot water from Misasa Onsen can have beneficial effects on your health. By drinking the onsen hot water, the active ingredients are directly taken in from the digestive system, and pharmacological effects occur. The hot water in Misasa Onsen is rich in minerals, and drinking it will increase the amount of blood in your stomach mucosa. The onsen hot water for drinking is a little hot at 60℃-80℃, so you need to be careful, but if you drink it, it will warm your whole body. It has a unique taste because it is rich in minerals. Even though it is good for your body, you need to be careful not to drink too much. It has a lot of electrolytes, so it may produce laxative effects.
As well as onsen and footbaths, there are also free onsen hot water drinking area in the Misasa Onsen area. You can drink the onsen hot water for free at Kami no Yu (left picture) and Yakushi no Yu (right picture). If you have empty plastic bottles, you can fill it with hot water and take it home. Of course, you can’t drink the hot water anywhere, so if you want to drink the hot water, do it at the onsen hot water drinking area.
Onsen town along the Mitoku River (三徳川)
Misasa Onsen has the onsen town area along the Mitoku River. The onsen introduced above is also located in this onsen town area. The view of the hot spring town from the Mitoku River is very atmospheric.
Cherry blossoms bloom along the river in spring, and snow falls in winter. One of the great things about Misasa Onsen is that you can enjoy Japan’s four seasons.
At the foot of Misasa Bridge (三朝橋), which spans the Mitoku River, there is a bronze statue of the main characters of the movie “Misasa Kouta (三朝小唄),” a man and a woman, cuddling together. This bridge has been watching over the history of Misasa Onsen and is also registered as a nationally registered tangible cultural property.
How about exploring the history of Misasa Onsen, feeling the seasons, and enjoying the onsen at Misasa Onsen Town?
Access
By public transport, you can access Misasa Onsen from JR Kurayoshi Station (JR倉吉駅) by bus.
① Exit the south exit of Kurayoshi Station and walk to the left towards bus terminal No.3 terminal color is brown.
② Take the bus
If you take the following bus, you can go to around Misasa Onsen area.
| Line | Get of at | Fee | Time |
| Misasa (三朝線) | Onsen Iriguchi （温泉入り口) or Misasa Onsen Kanko Shoko Center mae (三朝温泉観光商工センター前) | 480 yen | about 30 min |
Summary
Misasa Onsen, which contains high concentrations of radon, has very positive effects on your health. There are many attractions such as strolling around the tasteful onsen town, drinking onsen hot water, and enjoying the four seasons along the Mitoku River. If you visit here, you will definitely have a relaxing time and refresh your mind and body.
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