Question 1

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Accepted Answer

Check-in is at 15:00 (final check-in at 19:00) and check-out is at 10:00. Times may vary depending on your plan.

Question 2

Can I stay with a pet?

Accepted Answer

We have pet-friendly rooms such as "Wan Family Hot Spring Mountain Lodge." There are plans available for staying with your pet. Please contact the facility for details.

Question 3

Can I buy souvenirs at the shop?

Accepted Answer

There is a shop called "Kawatana Komachi" in the facility. You can purchase local sake and wine including "Dassai," one of Yamaguchi Prefecture's leading brands, as well as other Yamaguchi specialties.

Question 4

What is the water quality of Kawatana Onsen?

Accepted Answer

The water quality is sodium-calcium chloride spring water. It is characterized by mild, smooth water and can be enjoyed in the large public bath, private bath, and hot spring guest rooms. It is a historic hot spring that has been flowing continuously for many years.

Question 5

Can I use the bath for the day without staying overnight?

Accepted Answer

You can use the day-use public bath "Santouka" (8:00–23:00, last entry 22:00). The fee is 850 yen on weekdays and 1,050 yen on weekends and holidays.

Question 6

Is there a private bath?

Accepted Answer

There is a private bath called "Goten-yu" (reservation required, fee applies). The spacious open-air bath is popular and safe for families with children.

Question 7

Are there any nearby sightseeing spots?

Accepted Answer

Nearby attractions include Shikiji Bridge, Karato Market, Fukutoku Inari Shrine (with its thousand vermillion torii gates), and Kawatana Kusu Forest. The location is perfect for power spot tours and scenic drives.

Question 8

Is there a shuttle service?

Accepted Answer

There is a shuttle bus from JR Kawatana Onsen Station (by reservation, as needed). There is also a shuttle bus from JR Shin-Shimonoseki Station (one trip daily, advance reservation required; departs at 9:30, returns at 16:00).

Question 9

What kind of dish is the local specialty "kawara soba"?

Accepted Answer

Born from the tile culture of the Mouri clan, kawara soba is a Kawatana Onsen specialty where tea buckwheat noodles and toppings are served on a heated tile. We offer it as "Otafuku's Kawara Soba."

Question 10

Can I eat fugu (pufferfish)?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can enjoy authentic fugu cuisine from Shimonoseki. We offer various fugu plans including a full course of torafugu (tiger pufferfish) and fugu sashimi.

Question 11

Is there parking available?

Accepted Answer

There is free parking for 250 vehicles (no height restrictions; vans and RVs are welcome). Reservations are not required.

Question 12

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

4912-1 Kawatana, Toyoura, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture

Question 13

Is there parking available?

Accepted Answer

Yes, parking is available. Please contact the facility for details.

Question 14

Is Wi-Fi available?

Accepted Answer

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the facility.

Question 15

What is the check-out time?

Accepted Answer

10:00.

Question 16

What is the check-in time?

Accepted Answer

15:00.

Question 17

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

About 5 minutes by car from JR Sanin Line Kawatana Onsen Station (complimentary shuttle bus available, reservation required). About 25 minutes by car from JR Sanyo Shinkansen Shin-Shimonoseki Station (complimentary shuttle bus available, 1 service daily, reservation required). About 20 minutes by car from Chugoku Expressway Kozuki IC, or about 30 minutes from Shimonoseki IC.

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