
Multiple nights stay recommended
Misasa Onsen where one heals on the third morning
Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine conducted a research on Misasa Onsen visitors’ health and reported that the efficacy of hot springs is more effective when one stays in Misasa longer than one day.
At Kiya Ryokan, we offer inhaling radon mist sauna, drinking radium spring water corner, soaking in radium hot springs and lying down on heated bedrocks where a bathing expert explains the most effective ways to bathe.
Also, Misasa Onsen town around Kiya Ryokan is the ideal hot spring resort for those who seek ailment preventative stays. Please heal from fatigue and revitalize at “an Onsen town where one welcomes the third morning.” The name “Misasa” means “third morning” in Japanese. An old legend states that after staying for three nights, on the third morning one’s illness would be almost completely healed.

Kiya Ryokan’s Onsen powers are high
Since the Heian period, Misasa Onsen has been a prosperous hot spring therapeutic resort as the legend states that one can heal from illnesses on the third morning at Misasa Onsen.
A research on Misasa Onsen visitors’ health conducted by a team of scientists lead by Kiyonori Yamaoka, (Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Science, a professor of Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine) reported that the efficacy of hot springs is more effective when one stays in Misasa longer than one day.
Numerous journals and magazines have featured Kiya Ryokan as they recognized our hot springs’ powers. We have created an environment where guests can utilize these powers readily and specifically to improve their health.
Hot spring inn that brings out the power of Onsen
At Kiya Ryokan, we offer “inhaling, drinking, soaking, lying down, beautifying skin” hot springs. Our bathing expert customizes the best suited ways to utilize hot springs for each customer, and recommends an effective way to spend their days at our ryokan. “Radiummelier,” our radium hot spring sommelier shows you the best way to maximize your stay experience.