Shishikui Onsen

This hot spring wells up by the sea in Shishikui, Kaiyo town, at the southern tip of Tokushima. As the bath of a hotel attached to a roadside station, it draws visitors with its Pacific-facing setting and its silky-feeling water.

Highlights

The water is a sodium bicarbonate spring. Soak in the gentle, bicarbonate-rich water and your skin turns smooth afterward. Beyond the windows spreads the wide Pacific, and bathing while watching the sun rise from the horizon in the morning is exceptional.

Enjoying the Seasons

In summer it serves as a base for surfing and swimming, a place to rinse off the salt and take a breath. Spring and autumn suit drives through mild southern Awa, and winter brings a relatively warm seaside holiday thanks to the Kuroshio current. A beach where sea turtles come ashore is nearby, keeping nature close.

Access and Basic Information

It is in Shishikui-ura, Kaiyo town, Kaifu District. The route heads south from central Tokushima along Route 55, and visiting it together with a coastal drive is recommended.

A Quick Tip

For the sunrise, head to the sea-side tub. Since it adjoins a roadside station, you can pair it with shopping for local seafood and specialties.