421 Tomo, Tomo-cho, Fukuyama-shi, Hiroshima, Japan
📞 0570-025-544
Keishokan Sazanamitei in Tomonoura Onsen stands as a purely Japanese-style thermal retreat in the picturesque port town that inspired Studio Ghibli's famous animated film "Ponyo," creating an atmosphere of cultural significance that enhances the authentic experience. The distinguished establishment features 26 traditional washitsu accommodations divided between the main building and annex, with seven exclusive rooms equipped with private open-air baths offering magnificent views of either the expansive ocean or the meticulously maintained garden. The bathing journey presents varied expressions of thermal luxury, from the gender-segregated public facilities featuring a boat-shaped open-air bath and large cypress barrel bath commanding spectacular ocean vistas to private rental options, complemented by spa-hopping privileges at the nearby Hotel Ofutei and exceptional dining showcasing local seafood specialties including Tomonoura's celebrated red seabream.
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25 minutes by JR Shinkansen from Hiroshima Station to Fukuyama Station, then 30 minutes by shuttle bus (Advance booking required)
Tomonoura, Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Atomic Bomb Dome), Miyajima Island (Itsukushima Shrine)