Ryujin Onsen

In Japanese: 龍神温泉

A mountain spa on the Hidaka River, counted among Japan's three "beauty baths" and said to have been opened by Kobo Daishi. The public bath Motoyu uses 100% spring water and has a riverside open-air bath.

Koya-Ryujin Quasi-National Park

Nearby

Kumano Kodo Nakahechi (Hosshinmon-oji to Hongu) ≈ 45 min by car
Aragijima Rice Terraces ≈ 50 min by car
Yunomine Onsen (Kumano) ≈ 55 min by car
Kumano Hongu Taisha and Oyunohara ≈ 55 min by car
Tanise Suspension Bridge ≈ 1 h by car

Travel times are rough estimates by car.

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Getting there: Ryujin Bus from JR Kii-Tanabe Sta., about 1 h 10 min, to Ryujin Onsen, then 2 min walk
Few buses — check times or join a tour
Fee: Motoyu public bath: adults ¥1,000, primary school children ¥500, infants free
Good to know: Motoyu 7:00–21:00 (last entry 20:40). Only three buses a day run from Kii-Tanabe to Ryujin Onsen
Time needed: 1 h 30 min

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Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info