Kimita Onsen Mori-no-Izumi

In short

Kimita Onsen Mori-no-Izumi is a hot spring facility nestled in the mountains of Kimita-cho, in the northern part of Miyoshi City, located inside the roadside station "Forest Kimita." In addition to day-use bathing, overnight stays are also available. The spring water is a sodium bicarbonate spring, known as "bijin-no-yu" (hot water for beauty).

• ​Hot Springs and Sauna​​: The facility, which reopened after renovations in August 2024, features hot springs and a sauna. In this quiet mountain setting, you can soothe away the fatigue of your travels at a leisurely pace
• ​Local Flavors​​: At the restaurant "Irori," you can savor dipping udon noodles made with Kimita-grown glutinous barley (mochimugi), rice bowls, and set meals. There is also "Mori no Bakery," offering freshly baked bread and coffee
• ​Direct-Sale Market for Morning-Harvested Vegetables​​: The direct-sale shop "Ohayo Ichi" is stocked with freshly picked local vegetables and specialties

History and Highlights

​Kimita Onsen Mori-no-Izumi​ is a hot spring facility nestled in the mountains of Kimita-cho, in the northern part of Miyoshi City. In addition to day-use bathing, overnight stays are also available. It is located inside the roadside station "Forest Kimita." It takes approximately 20 minutes by car from JR Miyoshi Station.

The spring water is a sodium bicarbonate spring, known as "bijin-no-yu" (hot water for beauty). In guides by Hiroshima Prefecture, it is also introduced as the "magic water."

The facility reopened after renovations in August 2024 (Reiwa 6). Under the concept of "Heal, Fulfill, Kimita," it was reborn as a place to comfortably enjoy hot springs, dining, and accommodations. Kannosekyo Prefectural Natural Park lies nearby, and the facility is surrounded by rich mountain nature.

Highlights and How to Experience

• ​Hot Springs and Sauna​​: The facility features hot springs and a sauna. In this quiet mountain setting, you can soothe away the fatigue of your travels at a leisurely pace.
• ​Local Flavors​​: At the restaurant "Irori," you can savor dipping udon noodles made with Kimita-grown glutinous barley (mochimugi), rice bowls, and set meals. There is also "Mori no Bakery," offering freshly baked bread and coffee.
• ​Direct-Sale Market for Morning-Harvested Vegetables​​: The direct-sale shop "Ohayo Ichi" is stocked with freshly picked local vegetables and specialties. Be sure to stop by to pick out souvenirs.

Tips for Exploring

For accommodations, guests can choose between standard guest rooms in the hot spring inn or the "Shiki no Ie" cottages. With an RV park and a dog run also on-site, the facility is convenient for car travel or traveling with pets. Because it is located a bit away from downtown Miyoshi, it is best to allow ample travel time when combining a visit here with sightseeing in town. By car, it is about 4 minutes from the Kuchiwa Interchange on the Onomichi-Matsue Expressway (Matsue Expressway). Touring here alongside the Tsujimura Jusaburo Doll Museum, Yumoto Koichi Memorial Japan Yokai Museum, and Hiroshima Miyoshi Winery in central Miyoshi is also a great option.