Setting
Seaside onsen on the Sea of JapanSeaside onsen
Kaike Onsen
A hot-spring town on the Sea of Japan that turns Yonago from a transit point into a place to stay.
Kaike Onsen sits on the Sea of Japan north of central Yonago and is one of the San'in region's signature seaside hot springs. It combines coast, lodging, dinner, and winter crab into a real overnight stay—day trips toward Sakaiminato or Daisen, then a hot-spring evening by the sea.
- Best season
- Summer coast, winter crab
- Time here
- Best as one night
- Good for
- Onsen stays, couples & friends
- Spring type
- Na–Ca chloride spring
- To Yonago Stn
- Local bus or taxi
Key facts
Spring type
Sodium/calcium chloride springKnown for
Thalassotherapy pioneerWhat to see & do
What to see & do
1
Coast
Kaike coast & seaside walk
The Sea of Japan shoreline is Kaike's biggest point of difference. An evening walk and sunset, then a bath back at the ryokan, is the rhythm that makes a Yonago trip feel like a resort. Kaike is also one of Japan's birthplaces of thalassotherapy.
2
Free foot bath
Shiokaze foot bath
A free seaside foot bath—an easy warm-up on a walk, and a way to taste Kaike's spring water even without staying at a ryokan.
3
Seasonal food
Winter Matsuba-crab kaiseki
In winter, a Kaike stay can be built around Matsuba-crab kaiseki and onsen. Confirm meal plans, availability, and the catch season with your ryokan and official sources—do not treat the seasonal catch as year-round.
Local names
Local names
Kaike Grand Hotel Tensui
One of the few Kaike ryokan with its own spring; the 'Sea of Japan' bath looks out to the water and has a sauna.
Kasuitei
A seaside ryokan sharing the private 'Hosho-no-izumi' spring with Tensui—one of Kaike's higher-end stays.
Kaike Onsen Ryokan Association
The official association site lists Kaike's ryokan and onsen info—a first source when comparing stays.
Kaike Onsen Shrine
A shrine among the pines of the onsen town, dedicated to a deity of longevity—an easy stop on a stroll.
Getting there & around
Getting there & around
From Yonago Station to Kaike
Kaike lies north of Yonago Station, usually reached by local bus or taxi. For late arrivals, check the last service and the ryokan's dinner time so you don't miss the core of the onsen town.
Reaching Kaike from the airport or afar
Yonago Kitaro Airport is not far from Kaike, so flyers can give the first night directly to the onsen. Confirm transfers and road times on the airport access page.
Essentials
Essentials
| Spring type | Sodium–calcium chloride spring |
|---|---|
| Known for | A birthplace of thalassotherapy in Japan |
| Volume & sources | ~4,456 L/min from 19 sources |
| Source temp | 63–83°C |
| Indications | Neuralgia, rheumatism, chronic skin conditions; known for beautiful skin |
| Sea bathing | Rare onsen + beach; one of Japan's '88 beaches' (Ministry of Environment) |
| Triathlon | Birthplace of Japan's triathlon (since 1981); All Japan event in July |
| Private spring | Tensui & Kasuitei's 'Hosho-no-izumi' |
| Free foot bath | Shiokaze foot bath (~3 min from Tensui) |
| Getting to Kaike | Local bus or taxi from Yonago Station |
| Crab season | Winter only—confirm with your ryokan |
A sample day
A sample day
- 15:00
Arrive & check in
Bus or taxi from Yonago Station, drop bags, and check dinner time and bathing hours.
Move ~20 min by bus from Yonago Station
- 16:00
Coast walk + foot bath
Walk the shoreline to the Shiokaze foot bath and wait for the Sea of Japan sunset.
- 18:00
Ryokan kaiseki dinner
Dinner is the heart of a Kaike stay; in winter choose a crab plan. Confirm the menu when booking.
- 20:00
Onsen & sea-air evening
A bath, then sea air by the shore—Kaike's most memorable evening.
- Next morning
Morning bath & sunrise
An early morning soak, then on to Sakaiminato or Daisen to link sea and mountain.
Move Continue to Sakaiminato or Daisen
How to plan it
How to plan it
Who it's for
Travelers wanting an onsen-stay feel, winter crab, a relaxed couples or friends trip, and anyone who treats the evening as the highlight.
Season notes
Summer makes the coast most appealing; winter is the strongest case for onsen, crab, and a weather-dependent Daisen day; spring and autumn are the most flexible.
Pairs well with
Pairs well with
Mt. Daisen
Sea in the morning, mountain by day, onsen at night—a clear sea-to-mountain theme.
Yonago City
Combine the transport flexibility of the station area with Kaike's stay experience.
Before you go
Before you go
Source ledger
Source ledger
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Kaike Onsen
Japan National Tourism Organization · official tourism
Kaike Onsen Official Guide
Kaike Onsen Ryokan Association · official operator
Food
Tottori Tourism Guide · official tourism
Kaike Onsen Access
Yonago Tourist Guide · official tourism
Kaike Grand Hotel Tensui (self-sourced onsen)
Kaike Grand Hotel Tensui · official operator
Kaike Onsen — spring quality, sea bathing & features
Kaike Onsen Ryokan Association · official operator
All Japan Triathlon Kaike Tournament
Tottori Tourism Guide · official tourism
Access
Yonago Tourist Guide · official tourism
Yonago Kitaro Airport access
Yonago Kitaro Airport · official airport
Daisen Guide
Daisen Tourism Bureau · official tourism