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Last Updated on December 15, 2025
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A soothing inn where silky hot springs and spiny lobster melt your stress away
If you’re looking to gently unwind your mind and body during the Shikoku pilgrimage, Harurutei is just the place. Located on the Tokushima–Kochi prefectural border, the Shishikui Onsen “beauty hot spring” (a sodium bicarbonate spring) is known for its smooth, silky water that eases the fatigue of long days on the trail.
Fresh spiny lobster and live fish from the local Mizutoko Bay are kept in tanks on-site, allowing guests to enjoy sashimi and full seafood kaiseki meals at any time—one of the inn’s biggest delights.With only ten simple, welcoming rooms and warm hospitality, this small inn offers a comforting pause in the midst of your journey, giving pilgrims a place where they can truly relax and feel at ease.
Basic information
| Address | 230-1 Kubo (Itatori), Kaiyo-cho, Kaifu-gun, Tokushima |
| Phone number | 0884-76-2282 |
| Parking | 30 cars (free) *First-come, first-served basis |
| Number of room(s) | 10 rooms |
| Price | Room only : 5,000 yen – 5,500 yen With breakfast :5,660 – 6,160 yen With dinner : — Half board : 8,300 – 8,800 yen |
| Website | harurutei.com |
| Check-in | 15:00 – 21:00 |
| Check-out | 9:00 |
| Wi-Fi | △ Available (partially available) |
| Laundry | Washing machine: ✓ Available (free) Dryer: — |
| payment | Cash: ✓ Accepted Credit card: ✓ Accepted e-money: — |
Supplementary information
- Bathing tax: 150 yen for adults separately
- Local credit card payments are only available for purchases of 5,000 yen or more.
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Guests rave about the hot spring, calling its silky, slippery texture “absolutely amazing,” with many mentioning they “soaked three times and felt completely rejuvenated.” Dinner receives equally high praise: “The kaiseki meal with an entire spiny lobster was incredibly luxurious,” and “the value for money is outstanding.” Visitors also highlight the heartfelt hospitality, saying “the landlady gave us such a warm welcome” and “while the facilities are simple, the kindness of the staff makes it feel well worth it.” Although the building shows some signs of age, reviewers consistently note that “everything is thoroughly cleaned” and that cleanliness is never an issue, making this a highly satisfying stay overall.
Excellent food, comfortable rooms, roomy onsen bath
★★★★★ (5 out of 5 stars)
