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Mt. Inunaki Onsen

This is a natural hot spring that gushes forth at Mt. Inunaki, famed as a site of Shugendo mountain ascetic training. Known as a “beauty spring” for how it can make the skin clear and moist, this remote, hidden site is also the only hot spring village in Osaka Prefecture. Just 30 minutes by car from Kansai International Airport, it is also considered by some “the closest onsen to the world.”

Water quality：Simple sulfur cold spring (hypotonic/alkaline/cold spring)

Effects：Neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, stiff shoulders, motor paralysis, stiff joints, bruises, sprains, chronic digestive diseases, hemorrhoids, poor circulation, recovery from fatigue, etc.

Enjoying time in the hot springs and inns

Japan Tourism Agency Video: “The Responsible Traveler”

https://www.mlit.go.jp/kankocho/content/06-30_En_1.mp4

Onsen Town Map

A. Fudoguchikan

Located inside the quasi-national park, this special natural onsen offers open-air baths with views of the forest illuminated at night, allowing guests to enjoy the changing seasons.

http://www.fudouguchikan.com/

B. Minamitei

Located beside the Inunaki River, this inn is surrounded by a rich natural environment. With dishes like pork shabu-shabu featuring genuine Inunaki pork, Kawachi duck hotpot, botan-nabe hotpot, and Gyoja hotpot, visitors can enjoy a range of hotpots.

The kaiseki cuisine, featuring generous amounts of both seafood and mountain delicacies, is also recommended.

http://www.minamitei.com/

C. Inunaki Onsen Center

The building brings to mind an old traditional inn. Popular with hikers, the large public bath offers views of the Japanese garden.

http://www.inunaki-onsencenter.co.jp/

D. Yumoto Onsenso Yamanoyu

Uses the source (yumoto) of the Mt. Inunaki Onsen. The milky-white water with a scent of sulphur is filled with yu-no-hana (“hot water flowers,” crystallized minerals in the water), and onsen fans come from all over the country to visit.

http://www.kankou-izumisano.jp/iyashi/onsen/1565664073868.html

E. Inunakisan Grand Hotel Kisenkaku

Located in a quiet valley, it welcomes visitors with natural beauty throughout all four seasons.

http://www.kisenkaku.co.jp/

F. Inunakisan Barbecue Niku-Niku

Enjoy a BBQ beside the river, playing in the river, or seeing fireflies, autumn leaves, picking mushrooms, and more depending on the season.

Play equipment is available for free rental. There is also an open-air bath, so you can enjoy a private open-air bath after playing in the river!

http://www.kankou-izumisano.jp/gourmet/1565675861400.html

G. Inunakisan Woods

This shop stands at the entrance to the pilgrimage path to Shipporyuji temple. You can hire barbecue places (need to bring your own food and drink). Dogs are welcome (reservations required). Light meals, ice cream, coffee, and more are available in the shop, where you can take a break from your journey.

http://inunakisan-woods.180r.com