Goroku Onsen

♨️At the source of the Shimanto, a sulfur bath just for two

Kochi · Goroku Onsen

1

A 100% Source Sulfur Onsen

• ♨️A rare alkaline sulfur spring for Shikoku, used straight from the source
• 🤍Soft water known to ease shoulder stiffness, poor circulation, and cold sensitivity
• 🌿Soak while looking out at the green scenery where the Shimanto River begins

2

A Private Bath Just for Two

• 🛁A reservation-only private bath for families and couples to enjoy on their own
• 🌲The newly refreshed 'Hinoki Bath' carries the scent of both sulfur and cypress
• 🍃The riverside 'Hanare Bath' feels wrapped in untouched nature, open to the air

3

Rooms

• 🛏️A 14-mat special room with its own source kakenagashi indoor bath overlooking the river
• 🐾A separate riverside annex, 'Hanare,' welcomes guests traveling with pets
• 🏡Just 6 rooms in all, for a quiet and thoroughly private stay

4

Jubako Kaiseki From the Shimanto's Source

• 🍱The signature 'jubako kaiseki' packs mountain delicacies into nine lacquered boxes
• 🐟Savor Kochi-brand meat alongside live shellfish and sweetfish
• 🍶Finished with Kochi's local dishes paired with regional sake

5

The Dining Room and Places to Rest

• 🔥A wood-stove fire warms the dining room through winter
• ☕A self-serve café with river views serves coffee and shaved ice
• 💆A healing room with foot massagers awaits after your soak

6

The Riverside Through the Seasons

• 🌊A stretch of the Shimanto's tributary bank, just below the inn, reserved for guests
• 🌸Cherry blossoms, autumn leaves, and snow — the source river changes with every season
• ✨At night, look up to a clear, star-filled sky found only deep in the mountains

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Getting There

• 🚗About 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours by car from Kochi Ryoma Airport
• 🅿️Free on-site parking for 8 cars, no reservation needed
• ⛰️Set at the foot of the Shikoku Karst, where the Shimanto River begins

Deep in the mountains where the Shimanto River begins, this tiny inn of just 6 rooms offers a 100% source sulfur onsen as your own private bath. Beneath a sky full of stars and to the sound of the river, forget the noise of the city and rest completely.

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* This introduction was compiled from information published by each property (official website and similar sources), so some details may differ from what you find on the day. It is AI-assisted and can contain errors — please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.

From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

Check In/Check Out Policy · Check In: 15:00 · Check Out: 10:00 · Last Check In: 19:00

* These policies are the property's own text, in English; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Goroku Onsen?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is Goroku Onsen located?

It is in Kochi Takaoka-gun. Address: 8310 Kitagawa, Tsunocho.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩331,036 per night for two adults. Rates vary by date and room type, so a live search is most accurate.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.