Inubosaki Kanko Hotel Shio no Yu Onsen

This is a Shio no Yu hot spring inn at Cape Inubosaki, which juts out into the Pacific at Choshi. Since hot water first welled up here in 1997, it has been cherished as an inn with its own spring source. From the seaside open-air bath, the Pacific spreads out as far as the eye can see.

Highlights

The biggest highlight is the scenic open-air bath that commands the Pacific. Listening to the sound of the waves up close, you soak in warming sodium chloride spring water. Because the inn sits at the eastern edge of Choshi, it enjoys one of the earliest sunrises in Japan.

Enjoying the Seasons

Cape Inubosaki is famous for the New Year first sunrise, and the morning glow seen from the winter bath is exceptional. In summer the open-air bath is comfortable as you catch the cool sea breeze. Throughout the year you can enjoy the changing moods of the sea.

Access and Basic Information

The address is 10293 Inubosaki, Choshi City, Chiba. It is about an eleven-minute walk from Inubo Station on the Choshi Electric Railway. Day-use bathing is roughly 12:00 to 19:00, with departure by 20:00, and it operates year-round. Check the latest reception hours on the official site.

A Quick Tip

It pairs well with Inubosaki Lighthouse and the observation deck where you can sense the curve of the earth. Arriving by the much-loved local train will make your Choshi trip feel all the more leisurely.