Kajika-no-yu outdoor bath at Misasa OnsenMisasa lies in the mountains of central Tottori. Walk through the hot-spring town beside the Mitoku River, enjoy footbaths or visit a string-instrument museum. A pilgrimage hike on Mount Mitoku needs a separate plan from a town walk; combine your day with local events and bathing times.
From the Misasa Onsen bus stop, explore the hot spring town, museum and Kabuyu on foot. Mount Mitoku has entry and equipment conditions, so plan it as a separate outing.
A hot spring town with accommodation and foot baths along the Mitoku River. Cross bridges and explore streets and the riverside, combining a day-use bath or shop visits. It suits both a short walk around an event and a leisurely hot spring stay.
Reaching the cliffside National Treasure Nageiredo requires a pilgrimage hike on a steep ascetic trail. Entry requires at least two people and suitable footwear; climbing is not possible in severe weather or snow. Without hiking, enjoy the main hall area or worship from below.
A museum exploring string-instrument making and performance, with tools, documentary exhibits and concerts. Consider it for an indoor stop on a hot spring town walk or for combining music with bathing.
A public bath slightly away from the hot spring town center, regarded as the birthplace of Misasa Onsen. Foot baths and a drinking-spring area make it a destination for a bath tour. Combine it with a riverside walk, and check official opening and closure information before departure.
Approximate one-way times to each arrival point. Driving times vary with breaks and traffic; public transport depends on services and transfers.
About 3 hr 20 min
Route and timetable sourcesAbout 1 hr 50 min
Route and timetable sourcesAbout 20 min
Route and timetable sourcesThere is no railway station in Misasa; take a local bus from Kurayoshi Station to Misasa Onsen. Explore the town on foot. Mount Mitoku is farther east, reached by bus, taxi or car.
Check event dates and venues as you plan your visit. This guide features recommended events.
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Tochi-mochi, made with horse chestnuts, offers a taste of the food culture around Mount Mitoku. Look for local treats at teahouses or restaurants during a break from worship or walking.
Eat locally: Enjoy horse-chestnut rice cakes during a break in the hot spring town or a Mount Mitoku outing.
Take home: Compare shops' tochi-mochi. As fresh sweets, check their use-by dates and how many days you will be carrying them.
Mount Mitoku teahouses and temples provide information on meals using tofu and mountain vegetables. Temple vegetarian meals may not be available on request on the day of a hike, so discuss them in advance and include them in your plans.
Eat locally: Combine your temple visit with local tofu and mountain-vegetable flavors. Check whether vegetarian temple meals require reservations and set aside time for eating.
Use accommodation in the hot spring town as your base to enjoy foot baths and walks in the evening or next morning.
Use accommodation in the hot spring town as your base to enjoy foot baths and walks in the evening or next morning. Follow the tourism association's accommodation list to compare location, meals and overnight-stay conditions separately from day-use bathing.
For a trip focused on mountain food culture and worship, ask Mount Mitoku temples in advance about temple stays and meals.
For a trip focused on mountain food culture and worship, ask Mount Mitoku temples in advance about temple stays and meals. Compare this with staying in the hot spring town and visiting the mountain the next day, allowing time for travel and entry.
A season for traditions of the hot spring town, including Jinsho, a tug-of-war between eastern and western teams using a giant vine rope.
Official event informationA Mount Mitoku event offering a glimpse of Shugendo mountain-ascetic culture. Buddhist services and the fire-walking ritual are separate events from the usual pilgrimage hike.
Official event information