Nose Onsen

At the northern tip of Osaka, set among the hills of Nose Town in Toyono District, Nose Onsen is a natural hot spring inn embraced by deep greenery. Though only about an hour by car from central Osaka, it offers quiet and a simple rural landscape, letting you forget daily life and relax. Its cuisine using seasonal ingredients is well regarded, and visitors come for both the baths and the food.

Highlights

- A calm natural hot spring wrapped in the nature of the countryside. - Indoor and open-air baths where you soak while taking in scenery that changes with the seasons. - Kaiseki cuisine that makes the most of local seasonal ingredients. - Day bathing is offered, making it convenient as a stop on a drive.

Enjoying the Seasons

Nose is an area where nature remains vivid even within Osaka, with splendid cherry blossoms and fresh greenery in spring and foliage in autumn. In winter it may be dusted with snow, and on some days you can enjoy a snow-viewing bath. Visiting in different seasons for the changing food and scenery is also recommended.

Access and Basic Information

- Address: 409-81 Yamabe, Nose Town, Toyono District, Osaka - Access: About 30 minutes by car from an exit of the Hanshin Expressway Ikeda Route; free shuttle from Yamashita Station on the Nose Electric Railway (for overnight guests). - Day bathing: from midday until evening (closed Tuesdays; check the latest information). - Parking available, perfect alongside a drive through the hills.

A Quick Tip

Public transport takes a while, so coming by car is convenient. Even on a day trip, choosing a plan with a meal lets you fully savor the seasonal flavors of Nose.