Misasa, town in Tōhaku district, Tottori prefecture, Japan
Misasa is a small town in Tottori Prefecture built around natural hot springs rich in radon. The place features traditional ryokans with outdoor baths, riverside paths, and wooden bridges like the Kajika and Koitani bridges.
The hot springs of Misasa have been used for more than 850 years and developed into a major resort town. Over time, many ryokan buildings with traditional Japanese architecture became designated cultural properties.
The name Misasa comes from the waterfalls that shape the valley. The town revolves around ryokans and bathhouses where visitors and locals share a relaxed pace of daily life.
The town is about 20 minutes by train from Kurayoshi Station or 60 minutes by car from the highway. Visitors can bathe in ryokans or public baths and use the network of riverside paths to explore the area.
The water here contains an unusually high level of radon, making it one of the world's best locations for this specific type of thermal therapy. Visitors report that even a few mornings in the springs can lead to a sense of improved vitality.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
