Rural hot spring town in the misty mountains of western Japan – Misasa, Tottori

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Tucked deep in the mountains of Misasa, this film follows a slow spring day in one of Japan’s most beautiful onsen towns. Welcome to the hidden heart of Tottori—a place often overlooked, yet unforgettable. A place in between the pines in the Kansai region.

Known for its 400-year-old hot spring culture, Misasa Onsen is said to hold some of the most radium-rich waters in the world. Locals call it miracle water – a gift from the earth, where healing feels less like science and more like a ritual. We visited Sanbutsu-ji, a temple carved into the cliffs of Mount Mitoku, holding centuries of devotion. Took a pottery class with a local sensei.

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For booking details:
For Nakaya Ryokan, Misasa, Tottori
https://area-misasa.staynavi.direct/stay/area/tottori_kurayoshi_misasa/detail/267800https://misasaonsen.jp/stay/136/

Pottery Class inquiry in Kurayoshi, Tottori:
Nakamori Hakuga
📍385 Fuyuoka, Kurayoshi, Tottori Prefecture
📞 0858-22-8389

📍 In this video, you’ll see:
Chapters:
00:00 Beautiful Misasa town in Tottori Prefecture
01:11 400-Year-Old Ryokan & Japanese Tea Ceremony
04:35 Free public onsen & walking around Misasa-cho
10:04 Pottery making & match in neighboring Kurayoshi, Tottori
18:24 Private Misasa onsen, dinner, & karaoke
23:23 The end

11 Comments

  1. Misasa Onsen is a truly gifted place. They say the water there is miraculous. What did you think of the video? Please let us know what can we improve. 🩷