KANNON ONSEN -Extra Reports（1）-
| It is not only the hot springs that form this inn. The inn has a system in place that allows it to be self-sufficient in a wide variety of products on the premises. The inn is truly a "local production for local consumption". For example, many of the tomatoes and other vegetables served as ingredients in dishes are grown in plastic greenhouses on the hill back of the accommodation buildings. The restaurant grows as many as 300 varieties of vegetables, including the specialty of tomatoes, which is a surprise. In addition to vegetables, they also grow flowers to decorate the inside of the building. |
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| Vegetables and flowers are grown in plastic greenhouses | |
| What is even more remarkable is that the energy for these plastic greenhouses is supplied by solar power. Large solar panels, 20 meters wide, are installed next to the greenhouses to generate electricity to heat the ground. The solar panels are also installed on the roof of the main building and in the PET bottle filling plant to supply electricity to the facility. The inn, which has developed through a series of dialogues with nature in this rich natural setting, says that it was natural for it to pay attention to the environment. President Kazue Suzuki said, "One day, we hope to supply the entire inn with electricity". |
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| Plastic greenhouses and solar panels | |
| On the site of the martial arts hall that originally stood at the inn, a PET bottle filling factory now stands. Located right next to the No.1 source of spring tower, the plant fills PET bottles without exposing them to the air from the approximately 51°C source that bubbles up from 600 meters underground. Here, visitors can also observe the work process in a clean room partitioned off by glass. The factory is also equipped with panels that generate electricity from solar energy. |
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The inn, which covers a vast area, is equipped with a helipad at the highest point on the property. By helicopter, it takes only one hour to reach the inn, even from the Tokyo metropolitan center. By the way, if you fly in at sunrise or sunset, you can see the beautiful and fantastic Red Fuji. |
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Many celebrities from various fields have been attracted to this hot spring. This may be due in part to the charm of the inn, but also to the personality of Chairman Kazue Suzuki, who manages the inn onsite. |
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Actor Ken Matsudaira, also known as MATSUKEN, is a repeat guest of the inn. In September 2007, he invited 110 fans to a photo session and one-man show. |
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| Photo with Mr. Ken Matsudaira (Left: Kazue Suzuki, Chairman; Middle: Chairman's mother) | |
| In the entertainment industry, Keiko Takeshita, Michiko Godai, Misaki Ito, and Tamao Sato are also fans of this hot spring. Not only is it good for the skin, but drinking it is also good for beauty, making it a must-have for actresses. In the sports field, judoist Ryoko Tani Ryoko, a.k.a. "Yawara-chan," also held a four-day, three-night personal training camp from June 21 to 24, 2005, when she was an athlete. It was the year after she won the gold medal at the Athens Olympics, and between training sessions, she went to a hot spring to rehabilitate her injured limbs. |
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| Ryoko Tani at her personal training camp at "Kannon Onsen" | |
| As well as Yawara-chan, many martial artists have visited this hot spring, including the above-mentioned Antonio Inoki. There is also a gym, and former WBA world super lightweight champion Akinobu Hiranaka and Satoshi Sayama, the first Tiger Mask, have visited the inn. Professional baseball players, including Nippon Ham players when the team was based in Tokyo and the Taiyo Whales, the predecessor of the Yokohama Bay Stars, have also frequently visited the inn for training. |
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KANNON ONSEN Travel Journal
Articles
The Izu Peninsula is a unique place in the Japanese archipelago. It is not only a place that invites travelers to enjoy the varied scenery created by the steep mountains that seem to be almost at the edge of the coastline and the mild climate, but it is also a unique tourist destination in Japan, with hot spring areas springing up everywhere on the peninsula......
Private ＆ Open-air Bath Reports
"Kannon Onsen" is an alkaline simple hot spring that is called "hot water of lotion" and has a very creamy texture. With a pH value of 9.5 to 9.6, it has a unique texture that coats the skin as you soak in the tub, making you feel as smooth as if you were touching silk threads.....
Facilities ＆ Hot Spring Reports
Heading west toward Matsuzaki on Prefectural Route 15 from the outside of Shimoda City, you will be greeted by a peaceful scene of the deep green mountains of Okushimoda.....
Guest Room Reports
There are four lodging facilities at "Kannon Onsen", each of which offers rooms in a Japanese-style setting. There are a total of 55 rooms, including 18 in the new "Pygmalion" building, 16 in the "Honkan" building, 6 in the "Seiunkan" building, and 15 in the "Ubusuna-tei" detached building.....
Cuisine Reports
Meals are basically served at the "Shikisai" dining room on the first floor of the new "Pygmalion" building, no matter which guest room you are staying in. From the center corridor to the left are 44 seats in a horigotatsu-style tatami room. To the right is a large tatami room for guests of the main building.....
Extra Reports
It is not only the hot springs that form this inn. The inn has a system in place that allows it to be self-sufficient in a wide variety of products on the premises. The inn is truly a "local production for local consumption".....
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| Lotion-like hot spring water 100% free-flowing | |||
| An authentic spa resort for beauty and health | |||
| One of the largest private open-air baths in Japan | |||
| Almost all guest rooms have free-flowing hot spring | |||
| Hot spring water with many fans among actresses and celebrities |
| Check-In | 3:00 p.m. | ||
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| Check-Out | 10:00 a.m. | ||
| Card usage | Allowed（VISA・JCB・American Express・Diner's Club・UC・DC・NICOS・UFJ Card・Master Card・LIFE・Rakuten KC・ANA・JAL・Debit Cards） | ||
| Room Views | Mountain | ||
| In-room Meal | Some yes Only available for those staying in the new Pygmalion building for an additional fee. |
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| Dinner | Kaiseki meals cooked with spring water | ||
| Breakfast | Japanese cuisine using home-grown tomatoes etc. | ||
| Special Packages | Main building package with 1 night and 2 meals, Seiunkan building package with 1 night and 2 meals, etc. Check the Official Website for details★ | ||
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| "Ubusuna-tei" detached building Connecting rooms with open-air bath and footbath ★Renovated in May 2022. Pets are allowed. |
From 29,000 yen "Room 505" approx. 7.5 tatami mats room + twin beds + open-air bath with free-flowing hot spring water + footbath + shower and toilet (Capacity: 2 to 4 persons) |
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| "Seiunkan building" With hinoki bath, Type B |
From 19,950 yen 12 tatami mats room + veranda + hinoki bath + T (Capacity: 2 to 4 persons) |
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| Main building | From 23,250 yen 8 tatami mats room + tatami matted veranda + hinoki bath + T (capacity for 2 to 4 persons) |
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| "Pygmalion" Standard room |
From 34,000 yen 10 tatami mats room + veranda (3 tatami mats) + half-open-air bath + T (capacity: 2 to 5 persons) |
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| Establishment / Reconstruction | Established: 1967 / Reconstructed: 2005 and 2010 | ||
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| Number of Rooms | All 55 rooms (With open-air bath, 32 rooms) | ||
| Number of People Accommodated | 260 persons | ||
| Private bath | "Kannon Principle": Luxurious private bathhouse equipped with indoor bath (high and low temperature), jacuzzi, open-air bath, footbath, and sauna. Charges : For overnight guests 50 minutes / 4,800 yen, tax included (per bath) Usage time: 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. How to reserve: In advance (at the time of accommodation reservation) or at the time of check-in Bath views: Mountains |
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| Public baths and others | Men's and women's large public bath "Galatea": Luxurious large public bath equipped with open-air bath, all-cypress indoor bath, hot spring pool, American spa, sauna, etc. Usage time: Noon to 9:30 a.m. the next morning. "Ubusuna-tei" also has large baths with separate open-air baths for men and women. |
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| Parking Area | 50 cars | ||
| Pets | Allowed (2,000 yen per night / tax not include "Ubusuna-tei" guest rooms only, up to one small dog) | ||
| Barrier Free | Supported (Slope in front of the entrance/ Wheelchair-accessible guest rooms/ Barrier-free toilets/ Handrails on stairs and corridors/ Handrails in guest room toilets and bathrooms/ ※The contents of barrier-free facilities and the range of services that can be provided vary depending on the accommodation.) | ||
| Esthetics / Massages | Esthetics not available Massage 40 min / 5,000 yen (tax included) |
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| Internet | Main building lobby and Pygmalion lobby are wireless LAN-enabled | ||
| DVD | DVD not available | ||
| TV Channels | NHK: 2 stations, Private Broadcasting: 4 stations, NHKBS: 2 stations | ||
| Facilities | Banquet hall, karaoke room, lounge, coffee shop, sales shop, gymnasium, martial arts hall, boxing gym, private vegetable garden, helipad | ||
| Refrigerator System | Pygmalion: Declare only what you use (space for drinks you bring in is available) Other rooms: Automatic calculator with switch (no space for drinks to be brought in) Freezer: Can use 660 yen for a medium beer and 220 yen for juice (oolong tea, etc.) |
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| Vending Machine | Available (150 yen), No ice cream | ||
| Sales shop | Available | ||
| Yukata | ◎ | Bath towels | ◎ |
| Towels | ◎ | Soap | ◎ |
| Body wash | ◎ | Shampoo | ◎ |
| Conditioner | ◎ | Rinse in shampoo | ◎ |
| Shower cap | ◎ | Toothbrush | ◎ |
| Hair dryer | ◎ | Brush | ◎ |
| Comb | ◎ | Razor blade | ◎ |
| Cotton bud | ◎ | Toilet with washer | ◎ |
| Wheelchair | Free rental wheelchair | ||
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| Child | Children's slippers / Children's yukata / Children's tableware | ||
| Foreign Languages | English, Thai | ||
| Recommended Souvenirs | Original cosmetic goods, drinking hot springs, etc. | ||
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| Nearby Convenience Store | 15 min. by car | ||
| Cellular Antennas | ◎docomo | △au | ◎softbank |
| Charges | Weekdays Adults: 1,300 yen (children 700 yen) / Members: 1,000 yen (children 500 yen) Saturday, Sunday, Holidays Adults: 1,500 yen (children 800 yen) / Members: 1,200 yen (children 600 yen) |
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| Usage time | Weekdays from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (last admission at 3:00 p.m.) Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (last admission at 4:00 p.m.) ※Please allow approximately one hour for usage. ※Meal included package (by reservation only) |
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| Spring quality | Alkaline Simple hot spring (Hypotonic, Alkaline, Hyperthermal Springs) ※There are three sources of spring, but currently in operation are ① No.1 source and ② No.3 source, and they are the same spring quality. |
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| Temperature of the source | ① 51℃, ② 42.6℃ | ||
| Output rate | ① 230 liters /per min, ② 250 liters/per min | ||
| Hydrogen ions | ① pH9.5, ② pH9.6 | ||
| Total dissolved substances (excluding gases) | － | ||
| Gushing of the source | Power spring (source pumped by boring) with private source | ||
| Add water / Circulation Filtration | The American Spa at "Galatea", a large public bath for men and women, uses a combination of free-flowing spring water and a circulation filtration system (with sterilization). All other baths are 100% free-flowing spring water with no added water. ※The indoor bath is partially a hot water storage system. |
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| Water heating | Yes (During winter season, etc.) | ||
| Sterilization of bath | Only the American Spa at "Galatea", a large public bath for men and women, is sterilized with chlorine. | ||
| Replacement of hot water in bathtub | Once per day (all bathtubs) | ||
| Bath Additive | No using | ||
| Indications by Spring Quality (Revised on July 1, 2014) | Autonomic instability, Insomnia, Depression | ||
| General Indications for Bathing (Revised on July 1, 2014) | Chronic pain or stiffness of muscles or joints (chronic phase of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lower back pain, neuralgia, frozen shoulder, bruises, sprains, etc.), muscle stiffness in motor paralysis, excessive sensitivity to cold, peripheral nerve disorder, decline of gastrointestinal function (slow digestion, intestinal gas formation, etc.), mild high blood pressure, impaired glucose tolerance (diabetes), mild hypercholesterolemia, mild asthma or emphysema, hemorrhoid pain, autonomic instability, various symptoms from stress (sleep disorders, depression, etc.),convalescence stage of illness, recovery from fatigue, promotion of health. | ||
| Color of hot water | Clear and colorless | ||
| For drinking | Can drink | ||
| Indications for drinking | Gastrointestinal system, Constipation, etc. (from the inn's official website) | ||
| Smell / Taste | Tasteless and odorless | ||
| By Train | Izukyu Line "Shimoda Station", 25 minutes by shuttle bus | ||
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| Shuttle bus | Yes | ||
| By Car | From Tomei Expressway "Numazu IC", 120 minutes via Amagitoge Pass, Kawazu, and Shimosagano. | ||
| Nearby Sightseeing Spots | Shimoda Aquarium, Shimoda History Museum, Iwashina School, Ryosenji Temple, Shimoda Ropeway | ||
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| Recreation (tourist farms, parks, etc.) | Ocean Nature Camp, Beach Yoga | ||
| Sports | － | ||
| Staff messages |  Message from Kazue Suzuki, ChairmanWe have been maintaining and managing the natural resource of hot springs with a "Heart of Consideration" to be of service to as many people as possible. The renovation work that we have been doing in response to our customers' requests has now come to an end. From now on, we will continue to work more closely with the local community to please our customers and also who have a real taste for the real thing. |
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| Date of Interview | Jul. 19, 2011 | ||
| Date of Information update | Oct. 16, 2023 | ||
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For more than 30 years, he has been visiting hot spring ryokans all over Japan, persuading innkeepers of the need for "private baths". He is still a traveler who spends half of the year at a hot spring.In addition to being a article creater, photographer, and drone pilot, he also designs websites and provides consulting services.
