A hot spring inn that boasts steak made from prized cows of Okayama as well as famous hot springs
Satisfy your body and soul with Okayama’s Kiyomaro-gyu brand of beef and hot springs that beautify the skin
A popular hot spring facility nestled among the nature-filled mountains of Wake Town in Okayama Prefecture. The alkaline simple hot spring that washes away dead skin is famed for its beautifying properties and is available for day use, so many locals are repeat customers. In addition to the spacious large bath, there are also an open-air bath with a rustic view overlooking a Japanese garden, a medicinal plant bath, sauna, and much more. It is clear that you will leisurely relax your body and soul in the comfort of the expansive open air bath with its breathtaking views of Japanese scenery. You will want to enjoy the signature baths that will leave you completely content.
The famous open-air rock bath. An alkaline simple hot spring with a daily hot water amount of 150 tons and pH 9.5 water quality – it is said to be effective for nerve pain, arthritis, muscular pain, and other problems, and it includes sulfur.
In addition to Japanese-style rooms with a relaxed atmosphere, there are also western-style rooms with beds available.
In addition to the heated indoor swimming pool where you can swim year-round, there are other facilities such as tennis courts.
Another attention-drawing highlight of the inn is one of its dishes. It is steak made with Kiyomaro-gyu cows, a crossbreed that was first made a brand in the Chugoku region of Japan. Kiyomaro-gyu beef has cleared certain requirements among Japanese Black and Holstein crossbreeds (F1). The meat is recommended with confidence by Okayama Prefecture, where there are fertile vast lands and animal husbandry has long flourished. The meat has a good balance of lean meat and fat, and its rich flavor fills your mouth when you eat it. The sound and rich aroma when the meat is cooked on a hot iron plate will whet your appetite. Another reason for its popularity is that it allows you to savor beef of the same high quality as Wagyu at a reasonable cost.
The Kiyomaro-gyu steak meal with a thick Kiyomaro-gyu steak accompanied by Wake Town konjac, vegetables, and more (2,500 yen) – it comes with rice, miso soup, salad, and a small dish. You can savor it at the 2nd floor restaurant of the inn (reservations are not required).
Kiyomaro-gyu beef is characterized by its moderate marbling and soft texture.
Ramen House, where you can freely savor ramen, is also on the grounds. The log cabin is the landmark.
It is also recommended to park your car for free at the Wake Ugaidani Kotsu Park, which features go-karts, parking lot in front of the facility, and then begin bicycling along the Katatetsu Roman Kaido. After breaking a sweat, wash your fatigue away in the hot springs available for day use.
After enjoying a bath and meal at Wake Ugaidani Onsen, try going to the Okayama Prefectural Nature Conservation Center which is located about 20 minutes away by car. Within the vast grounds that measure about 100 ha, 37 rare red-crowned cranes, a national Special Natural Monument in Japan, are raised. In spring, you can see the cranes perform their graceful courtship dance, in which they spread their wings, as well as the birds sitting on their eggs. If you love the four seasons of satoyama areas, you can take a leisurely walk to encounter plants and animals that are designated endangered species in Japan. You can refresh your body and soul in the fresh air that will make you want to take deep breaths without realizing it.
A red-crowned crane sits on its eggs.
Autumn, when you can enjoy the foliage, is also one of the best seasons for walks. The background of the vivid trees makes the beauty of the pure-white red-crowned cranes stand out even more.
Wake Ugaidani Onsen
- Address
- 666-1 Masubara, Wake-cho, Wake-gun, Okayama [Map]
- TEL
- +81-69-92-9001
- Open
- Check-in 15:00, check-out 10:00
Hot springs for day use 9:00-21:00
Restaurant11:30-14:00／16:00-20:30 - Closed
- None
- Price
- Hot springs day use: Adults 700 yen, children 450 yen, infants 250 yen
- Parking
- 150
- Access
- Close to the Ugaidani Onsen-mae stop on the town bus from JR Wake Station
Around10 minute r from Sanyo Expressway Wake IC - Credit card
- Accepted
- URL
- Website
Okayama Prefectural Nature Conservation Center
- Address
- 730 Taga, Wake-cho, Wake-gun, Okayama [Map]
- TEL
- +81-69-88-1190
- Open
- 9:00-16:30
- Closed
- Tuesdays (or the following day if Tuesday is a public holiday)
- Price
- Free
- Parking
- 82
- Access
- Around30 minute r from Sanyo Expressway Wake IC
(This information is as of March 2020)
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