Shioya Onsen Honoyu Rakurakuen

This is a day-use hot spring in Rakurakuen, Saeki Ward, Hiroshima City, easy to reach from the city. It offers a variety of baths including a free-flowing source rock bath and a carbonated spring, and there is also a stone-heat bath. It is close to the Rakurakuen stop on the Hiroden Miyajima Line, and its easy drop-in convenience is part of its appeal.

Highlights

Drawn from deep underground, the water has a distinctive deep brown color rich in sodium, calcium, and other minerals. In addition to the free-flowing source rock bath, there are a high-concentration carbonated spring, a sauna, a stone-heat bath, and more. It is a genuine natural hot spring whose richness of minerals you can feel on your skin.

Enjoying the Seasons

Because the indoor facilities are so complete, you can spend a comfortable time here year round. In summer you can relax at ease, and in winter the strong hot spring warms the body deeply. Working up a sweat in the stone-heat bath before bathing is another way to enjoy the cold season.

Access and Basic Information

The facility is in 5-chome Rakurakuen, Saeki Ward, Hiroshima City, within walking distance of the Rakurakuen stop on the Hiroden Miyajima Line. Hours and fees may differ between weekdays and weekends and holidays, so check the official information before visiting. Parking is available.

A Quick Tip

This is recommended for those who want to enjoy a genuine natural hot spring within Hiroshima City. The water is strong, so take your time and avoid over-soaking.