Onsen · Kansai

Nanki-Katsuura Onsen

Nachikatsuura, Wakayama♨ Chloride spring (depending on the facility, sulfur-containing sodium-calcium-chloride spring, sodium-potassium-chloride spring, etc.)

Overview

An onsen area facing Katsuura Bay in the southeast of the Kii Peninsula. You can easily enjoy the hot springs at places such as the day-use onsen of Hotel Urashima, famous for its large cave baths, and the free foot bath in front of the station. It is also a base for Kumano sights such as Nachi Falls and Kumano Nachi Taisha.

At Hotel Urashima's day-use onsen, you can use the hotel's hot springs, including the large cave bath Bokido. There are also free foot baths, such as Takinoyu in front of Kii-Katsuura Station and Uminoyu overlooking the bay, handy while waiting for a train. At Katsuura Fishing Port, official guided tours let you watch the fresh tuna auction.

Location: Nachikatsuura, Wakayama
Official website: https://nachikan.jp/
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Nearby area

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Tickets & tours you can book in advancePR

PRKlookKumano Kodo and Nachi Falls Day Tour (from Nagoya)A bus tour that includes a walk on the Kumano Kodo and visits to Kumano Nachi Taisha and Nachi FallsView on Klook

Day-Use Baths

Baths you can visit without staying

Public baths, day-use spas and foot baths open to non-staying visitors.

Ryokan day-use bath

Hotel Urashima Day-Use Onsen

Price: Adults ¥2,500, children (age 3 to elementary school) ¥1,250, towel included (as of October 2026)
Hours: Reception 9:00–18:00 (bathing until 19:00)
Closed: Scheduled closing days during the year; may close temporarily
Private bath: No private baths
Note: Use the hotel's hot springs, including Bokido. Each bath has its own cleaning times
Official site: https://urashimaresortsandspa.jp/wakayama-hotelurashima/spa/day/

Public bath

Natural Hot Spring Public Bath Hamayu

Price: Adults ¥500, under 12 ¥150, under 3 ¥50 (as of October 2026)
Hours: 15:00–21:00
Closed: Sundays and Tuesdays
Official site: https://nachikan.jp/en/spa/5904/

Foot bath

Takinoyu Foot Bath

Price: Free (as of October 2026)
Hours: 6:00–22:00
Closed: Open every day (may be closed for maintenance)
Note: In front of Kii-Katsuura Station
Official site: https://nachikan.jp/spa/578/

Foot bath

Uminoyu Foot Bath

Hours: 6:00–22:00
Note: Overlooks Katsuura Bay. Also has a hand bath
Official site: https://nachikan.jp/en/spa/2374/

Prices and hours are as of the date shown and may change, with occasional closures. Check each facility’s official website before you go.

🖋 If you have tattoos

There is no official guidance for the onsen area as a whole on bathing with tattoos. Policies vary by facility, so please check with each facility

🔒 Private baths and in-room baths

Hotel Urashima has no private baths

Spring

Spring type and features

♨ Chloride spring (depending on the facility, sulfur-containing sodium-calcium-chloride spring, sodium-potassium-chloride spring, etc.)

According to the tourism association, the Takinoyu foot bath in front of the station is said to be effective for muscle pain and fatigue recovery

Etiquette

Bathing etiquette

✓Pour hot water over yourself before getting into the bath
✓Do not put towels in the bath
✓Tie up long hair so it does not touch the water
✓Do not take photos in the bathing area

Sights

Nearby sights

Nachi Falls

A waterfall with a 133 m drop. Visit together with Kumano Nachi Taisha and Nachisan Seigantoji Temple

Daimonzaka

A stone-stepped pilgrimage path on the Kumano Kodo. Tours with storyteller guides (kataribe) are also available

Katsuura Gyoko Nigiwai-ichiba

A market with food stalls serving local ingredients and a direct-sales corner for local specialties

Tips

Good to know

!Each bath at Hotel Urashima's day-use onsen has its own cleaning times
!Watch the fresh tuna auction on an official guided tour (not held on Tuesdays or market holidays)
!The foot bath in front of Kii-Katsuura Station is handy while waiting for a train

Access

Nearest station / bus stop: Kii-Katsuura Station (JR Kinokuni Line)Takinoyu foot bath in front of the station
From major cities and airports: Shin-Osaka: JR Limited Express Kuroshio (3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours)
Nagoya: JR Limited Express Nanki (About 3 hours 30 minutes)
Haneda Airport: Fly to Nanki-Shirahama Airport, then transfer to JR (About 60 minutes + about 1 hour 30 minutes)

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Getting There

Getting there from major cities

Tokyo → Osaka

Fastest: Approx. 2 hr 30 min (shortest 2 hr 21 min)

🚄 Shinkansen✈ Flight🌙 Overnight bus

Travel Passes

Travel passes for getting there

🚄 JR

Japan Rail Pass

Nationwide ・ Three types: 7, 14 or 21 days. The period of use cannot be extended or changed

From ¥50,000

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Events

Events and festivals in Shirahama & Nanki

July

Nachi Fire Festival (Nachi no Ogi Matsuri)

Kansai ・ Shirahama & Nanki

Every year on July 14 (held during the day; Yoimiya offering events are also held the day before, on the 13th)

2027: Jul 14 (held every year on July 14)

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Attractions

Attractions in Shirahama & Nanki

Zoo

Adventure World

Kansai ・ Shirahama, Wakayama

A theme park in Nanki-Shirahama that combines a zoo, an aquarium, and an amusement park. With Safari World for land animals, Marine World for sea creatures, a petting area, and the "Play Zone" amusement park, it easily fills a full day. All four giant pandas left for China in June 2025, so the highlights now center on penguins, the safari, and marine shows.

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Prices, hours, tattoo policies and spring types are based on official facility, municipal and tourism association information. They can change, so check the official websites before you go.

Last checked: 2026-10-08

Nanki-Katsuura Onsen

Overview