Epia Mikado

This hot spring stands in the hills of southern Manno town, close to the prefectural border. It offers the two-century-old Mikado spring, said to be linked to Hiraga Gennai, the inventor of the Edo period.

Highlights

Attached to the Kotonami roadside station, it brings together a day-trip bath, a dining area, and a farmers market in one place. Amid the clear mountain air, the main bath is a fine spot to relax and work up a sweat.

Enjoying the Seasons

Spring greenery, summer river play, autumn foliage in the valley, and winter snow scenes all reflect the changing seasons of the hills. Buying local produce to take home adds to the pleasure of the trip.

Access and Basic Information

It is about an hour by car from central Takamatsu, heading south along Route 438 from the Kotohira area. Near the Tokushima border, it makes a handy rest stop on a cross-Shikoku drive.

A Quick Tip

The farmers market has the widest selection early in the day, so shop in the morning after your bath.