Hirakatako Onsen Marumitsu

🐟In the sacred home of anglerfish, sink into Japan's deepest bath

Ibaraki · Marumitsu Ryokan

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Hirakata Port Onsen — Main Bath

• ♨️A sodium-calcium chloride spring — hypertonic, mildly alkaline, and hot — thought to be good for the skin
• 🪨A stone bath built from top-grade red granite, alternating between men's and women's use
• 💧The mineral-rich water leaves skin feeling smooth after bathing

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Japan's Deepest Bath: the 'Space Bath'

• 🌌At about 1.65m deep, this is said to be the deepest man-made bathtub in Japan
• 🌀The buoyancy of the deep tub creates a sensation almost like weightlessness
• 🪜A spiral staircase and handrails make it safe and easy to use

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Six Distinctive Baths

• 🧴The Collagen Bath uses a bath additive derived from anglerfish collagen, developed by the inn's own Anko Institute
• 🎴The Tatami Bath lines its washing area with waterproof tatami, so footing never feels slippery
• 🔴Private baths made of red and blue Izura Tenshin-yaki ceramics are also available

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Anglerfish Cuisine, Year-Round

• 🍲Ibaraki's famous anglerfish dishes are served year-round, not just in winter but through summer too
• 🏆This inn's anglerfish hot pot won Japan's national Nabe-1 Grand Prix two years running
• 🔪The Ankozukushi and Dobujiru dishes proudly use every part of the anglerfish, nothing wasted

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Seafood Straight from the Harbor

• ⚓The owner personally selects freshly caught seafood at Hirakata and Otsu ports
• 🍶Ankomushi-kimo, made with the anglerfish's prized liver, can be ordered separately
• 🐟Dinner includes fresh coastal dishes that change with the season

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Rooms and Comfortable Stays

• 🛏️Choose a non-smoking Japanese tatami room or a Japanese-style room with twin beds
• 📶Rooms come with Wi-Fi, a private toilet, and a fridge for a comfortable stay
• 🌊Enjoy close access to Kitaibaraki's sea, said to be the coolest summer spot in the Kanto region

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The Scenery and History of a Fishing Town

• 🚢Take in harbor views shaped by the old-fashioned fishing ports of Hirakata and Otsu
• 📜Founded in 1955, this long-established ryokan carries on, into its third generation, the spirit of grandparents who once sold anglerfish
• 🔬The Anko Institute, established in 2015, researches the culture and value of anglerfish

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Six Distinctive Baths

• 🧴The Collagen Bath uses a bath additive derived from anglerfish collagen, developed by the inn's own Anko Institute
• 🎴The Tatami Bath lines its washing area with waterproof tatami, so footing never feels slippery
• 🔴Private baths made of red and blue Izura Tenshin-yaki ceramics are also available

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Anglerfish Cuisine, Year-Round

• 🍲Ibaraki's famous anglerfish dishes are served year-round, not just in winter but through summer too
• 🏆This inn's anglerfish hot pot won Japan's national Nabe-1 Grand Prix two years running
• 🔪The Ankozukushi and Dobujiru dishes proudly use every part of the anglerfish, nothing wasted

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In Kitaibaraki, the sacred home of anglerfish, soak in Japan's deepest bath and a collagen-infused tub among six baths in all. Freshly caught anglerfish, hand-picked by the owner himself, deepens your travel memories through every season.

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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.

체크인·체크아웃 · 체크인: 15:00 · 체크아웃: 10:00 · 최종 체크인: 18:30

* Translated from information supplied by the property; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

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

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

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

Where is Hirakatako Onsen Marumitsu located?

It is in Kitaibaraki. Address: 235 Hirakatacho.

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.