Minamichita Onsen District

The Minamichita hot spring district spreads across the southern Chita Peninsula in Minamichita Town, Aichi. The name covers the coastal springs of Utsumi, Yamami and Toyohama, with inns dotted along the shore. Drawn from fossil water sleeping deep underground, it became a major hot spring district thanks to its abundant flow.

Highlights

- Ocean views from shoreline inns looking out over Ise Bay - Salty-tasting chloride water sourced from deep fossil water - A scenic coast within Mikawa Bay Quasi-National Park - Springs to enjoy across the distinct areas of Utsumi, Yamami and Toyohama

Enjoying the Seasons

Summer draws visitors who combine bathing with the beach, filling the area with the openness of a seaside resort. From autumn into winter the local seafood grows even better, perfect for a trip that pairs the baths with fine dining. All year round, the sight of the sun setting into Ise Bay and turning the sea red is exceptional, deepening the mood of the journey.

Access and Basic Information

- Location: Minamichita Town, Chita District, Aichi Prefecture - Reached by car to each spring from Meitetsu Utsumi Station - From the Minamichita Road onto the coastal national highway - Spring quality: sodium-calcium chloride hot spring - A seaside hot spring district within Mikawa Bay Quasi-National Park

A Quick Tip

Relax at a sea-view inn around sunset to take in the light that dyes Ise Bay red. Many inns serve fresh seafood, making the meals a major highlight of the trip.