Kira Onsen

Kira Onsen springs up on the shore facing Mikawa Bay in Kira-cho Miyazaki, Nishio City, Aichi. The coast lies within Mikawa Bay Quasi-National Park, where white sand and palm trees lend a tropical air. Known as a cure resort since the Meiji era, its sea-facing setting has drawn visitors for generations.

Highlights

- The white sands of Miyazaki Beach, nicknamed the Kira Waikiki Beach - Views over a calm Mikawa Bay framed by the Chita and Atsumi peninsulas - Warming sodium chloride spring water - Inns with open-air baths that look out to the ocean

Enjoying the Seasons

Summer is busy as a beach base, with the sand and palms heightening the tropical mood. From autumn into winter the crowds thin and a soak beside the quiet sea feels exceptional. The chloride water keeps you warm afterward, a welcome trait in the cooler months, while spring is fine for a gentle shoreline walk.

Access and Basic Information

- Location: Kira-cho Miyazaki, Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture - Reached by car from Meitetsu Kira-Yoshida Station - A scenic coast within Mikawa Bay Quasi-National Park - Spring quality: sodium chloride hot spring - Miyazaki Beach lies right in front

A Quick Tip

Choose an inn with a sea-facing open-air bath to take in the full sweep of Mikawa Bay as you soak. Many inns serve seafood caught in the bay, so make the meals part of your plans.