Jurassic Onsen Churaumi-no-Yu: Day-Use Hot Spring Prices

Located in Bise in Motobu, within a resort hotel close to the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium and Emerald Beach, Jurassic Onsen Churaumi-no-Yu lives up to its name. It is a natural hot spring rising from far-ancient strata, and from the semi-open-air bath you can look out over Ie Island and the emerald-green sea.

Highlights

Soaking in water that springs from primeval layers, you can feel the breath of an earth nurtured over an immense span of time. From the semi-open-air bath, taking in the bright ocean colors while sensing the sea breeze fulfills a luxury found only in Okinawa.

Enjoying the Seasons

In summer it is the finishing touch after enjoying the aquarium and beach, while in winter it serves as a bath that skillfully warms the body. In summer, you can savor the sea at dusk while gazing at a long, bright sky.

Access and Basic Information

About fifty minutes by car from the Kyoda Interchange on the Okinawa Expressway, and only a few minutes by car from the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. It is a natural hot spring rising from deep underground, described as a strong sodium chloride salt spring, which warms the body deeply. For day use, hours run from around six to ten in the morning and fifteen to twenty-four in the afternoon, and the day-use fee is around two thousand-plus yen for adults and about a thousand for children. Reception hours and fees may change, so it is reassuring to check the official site before your visit.

Practical Travel Notes

Famous spots such as the Churaumi Aquarium, Emerald Beach, and the Bise fukugi tree-lined road gather within a few minutes by car, so it suits a stop at the close of sightseeing. A recommended way to spend the time is to tour the aquarium and beach by day and gaze at the sea from the semi-open-air bath at dusk. Since a strong salt spring warms the body easily, keep soaks moderate, take breaks, and stay hydrated. Allow around thirty minutes to an hour for the bath. For day use, the budget is mainly the entry fee, so figure around two thousand-plus yen for an adult.

A Quick Tip

Pairing this with a visit to the Churaumi Aquarium and stopping by at the close of the day is highly recommended. Soaking and resting tired feet leaves you feeling light for the next day adventures.

Practical Information for Your Visit

• Spring quality: Sodium chloride strong salt spring (hypertonic, neutral, low-temperature spring). The source is named "Jurassic Onsen Chura-umi no Yu"
• Use of the water: Heated. There is no plain hot-water tub
• Indications: Neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, frozen shoulder, bruises, sprains, chronic digestive complaints, haemorrhoids, sensitivity to cold, convalescence, recovery from fatigue, improved general health, cuts, burns, chronic skin conditions, weak constitution in children and chronic women's complaints
• Contraindications: Acute illness (especially with a fever), active tuberculosis, malignant tumours, serious heart disease, respiratory failure, kidney failure, haemorrhagic disorders, severe anaemia, pregnancy (especially in the early and late stages) and so on
• Open-air bath: There is a semi-open-air bath looking out towards Ie Island
• Day-use bathing hours: 6:00-10:00 (last admission 9:30) and 15:00-24:00 (last admission 23:00). Open all year round
• Fees: For non-staying visitors, 2,150 yen for adults (including bathing tax), 1,000 yen for children (elementary school age) and free for those younger than elementary school age. A book of 10 tickets is also available for 18,000 yen (valid for one year from the date of purchase)
• Tattoos: Anyone with a tattoo of any kind, including small fashion tattoos, may not use the baths
• With children: Children who are not yet out of nappies may use the baths. Mixed bathing is allowed up to pre-school age. Because the salt content is high, guidance is that parents should use their own judgement about bathing very young children
• Bathing garments: A dedicated "bath time cover" garment is available for loan (numbers are limited; ask at reception)
• Provided items: Bath towels, face towels, shampoo, conditioner, body soap, hairdryers and a water server are all provided, so you can drop in empty-handed. Skin lotion and milky lotion for women and shaving items for men are also available
• Parking: About 200 spaces. General visitors pay 500 yen per hour, but parking is free for up to 3 hours if you use the hotel facilities, and 200 yen per hour thereafter. There is also a rapid charging station for EVs
• Payment methods: VISA, Mastercard, JCB, AMEX, DINERS, DC, UnionPay and DISCOVER cards are accepted
• Access (by car): About 100 minutes from Naha Airport using the expressway. About 40 minutes from Kyoda IC via National Route 58, National Route 449 and Prefectural Route 114. The car navigation map code is 553 105 265*58
• Access (by bus): Three companies run direct buses from Naha Airport: the Yanbaru Express Bus "888" takes about 2 hours 30 minutes for 2,000 yen, the Okinawa Airport Shuttle takes about 2 hours on the express or about 3 hours on the standard service for 2,400 yen, and route bus "No. 117" takes about 2 hours 10 minutes for 2,880 yen
• Nearby: About a 7-minute walk to the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. There is a convenience store about 200 m from the hotel
• Underfoot: The bathing area is on the 5th floor, reached by lift. Room wear and slippers may only be worn between the 5th and 12th floors
• Time needed: About one hour if you only take a bath. As the water is very salty, keep your soak on the short side
• Location: 148-1 Bise, Motobu Town, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture

Information Sources

The spring quality, source name, indications, contraindications, opening hours, fees, books of tickets, tattoo policy, conditions for children, bathing garments, provided amenities and the fact that the water is heated were checked on the Jurassic Onsen "Chura-umi no Yu" page of the official website of Hotel Orion Motobu Resort & Spa. The parking fee categories, the journey time from Naha Airport, the fares on the three bus routes and the roughly 7-minute walk to the Churaumi Aquarium come from the access page of the same site. The fact that it is a semi-open-air bath and the credit cards accepted are based on the facility information on the Okinawa tourism information website "Okinawa Story". Details are subject to change, so please check the official information before you set out.