Satono-Yu Onsen is a great place for a relaxing experience in the ancient mineral waters of Kinosaki. It is one of its seven public onsens and probably my favorite one. By far the largest, it features various baths, including a rotenburo (open-air hot spring) on the upper floor and a sauna.

This onsen has two sections separated for men and women: a Western-style Turkish bath and a Japanese-style bath, regularly rotated between men and women so that everyone can enjoy both sides on different days. Additionally, there is a free footbath available near the entrance.

This onsen is completely tattoo-friendly.

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