Kamokimi-no-yu

Kamokimi-no-yu is a day-use natural hot spring in a lush grove in Gose city, Nara. Billed as a natural spring in a grove where the gods dwell, its full facilities include a wide open-air bath and a sauna, and it has long been loved by locals and visitors alike. In the peaceful setting at the foot of the Katsuragi mountains, it is a bath where you can spend a relaxed day.

Highlights

The appeal is an open-air bath with a variety of tubs, where you can soak while feeling the turn of the seasons. The natural spring water is soft, and the longer you soak the more the body loosens. With a sauna, rest spaces and a dining area, many families and groups stay half a day or more. Ample parking makes it convenient by car, and nearby parks and walking paths let you spend the post-bath hours richly too.

Enjoying the Seasons

In spring the surrounding greenery buds and the open-air bath feels pleasant. In summer the sauna and outdoor air after a sweat are refreshing, and in autumn a bath with the coloring ridges in view is exceptional. In winter the steaming open-air bath warms you from the core, so it is easy to drop by all year.

Access and Basic Information

The spa is in Ioka, Gose city, Nara. It is easy to reach by car and has a large parking lot. It is basically open every day from morning to night, but there is a final reception time and occasional maintenance closures, so checking the days hours is reassuring.

A Quick Tip

With its full facilities, it is best to bring towels and a change of clothes and spend a relaxed half day. Weekends and holidays can get crowded, so arriving with time to spare is wise. Combined with sightseeing in the Gose and Katsuragi area, you can enjoy an efficient day.