In Shiraoi-cho Torazamisaki Beach, you can enjoy day bathing at the hot springs. It is unclear if the hot springs are sourced from natural springs, but the water is clear and glossy with an alkaline quality typical of Torazamisaki Beach. There are indoor and outdoor baths, and while the facilities are decently spacious, they feel somewhat lacking for Torazamisaki Beach hot springs. The after-bath sensation was sweet and soothing.

I sweated from eating a not-so-spicy curry, so I decided to take a bath! It had been 7 months since my last visit. I enjoyed the open-air bath and sauna in a private setting. Ah, refreshing! Afterward, I replenished my fluids at the free rest area. I saw a man drinking canned beer and taking a nap – so jealous! There was a sign in the changing room saying not to drink cold beverages within 30 minutes of bathing, so I enjoyed a hot mugicha (barley tea). Delicious! The day trip bath cost 500 yen, and the complimentary drinks were much appreciated! Thank you!

Last week, I went to a new hot spring hotel in Okuniseko to celebrate my wife's birthday, which was a new experience for my blog. It seems that there was a rule to celebrate birthdays over two weeks, so this week we went to another hot spring inn. Since last week was a mountain hot spring, this time we visited a beach hot spring called Togeshima Beach Hot Spring in Shiraoi Town. The place is known for its beauty hot spring and we chose the relatively affordable "Hotel Ocean" for a one-night stay with breakfast only. The exterior of the hotel is covered in glass, making it stand out along National Route 36. There are two buildings, the old one for staying guests and the new one for day-trippers, with a spacious parking lot. We checked in to a retro-chic Japanese-style room where the futons were already laid out. While there is a toilet, the washroom is shared, but we didn't mind because of the affordable price. The hot spring baths are for staying guests only, with two locations: one for staying guests and the other in the new building for day-trippers. The hot spring water is colorless and transparent, with benefits such as relieving nerve pain, muscle fatigue, and promoting health. It is a 100% flowing hot spring. In the evening, there were many day-trippers, so we headed to the private bath for staying guests by climbing 5-6 steps up the stairs. The indoor bath was slightly cloudy from steam, but you could see clearly through the glass walls on two sides, which made me wonder if people passing by in large tourist buses could see my embarrassing naked body. The outdoor bath on the second floor was reached by a narrow staircase, and it offered a great view of National Route 36, making me feel exposed to passing cars. The new building's large bath also had a Five-Right Bath and a rock bath in the outdoor area, while the indoor area had a vibration bath, a hot sauna, and a cold sauna, along with some unique facilities. The high alkaline content in the water has a great effect on the skin, and my wife was very satisfied with the hot spring. The next morning, we enjoyed a 600 yen breakfast buffet. The dining area on the first floor had two rows of tables filled with dishes, with rice and miso soup at the back. I started with the dishes on the right side, and to my surprise, there was Togeshima tarako, a local specialty. There were also spicy squid, grilled salmon, okra, ham, rolled kelp, salad, and unlimited tofu and mushroom miso soup. There were no desserts or fruits, but instant coffee was available. Eating all the Togeshima tarako I wanted made me feel great. After eating, it was still only 8:40 am, so I went back to the hot spring for another soak, leaving me with soft and moisturized skin. That's all for my review.

The other day, while driving, I noticed a sign that said "Lunch Buffet 500 yen". Later, I saw another ad in the newspaper for the same buffet. I decided to go, combining it with a cycling trip. First, I bought meal and bathing tickets from the vending machine and cleaned myself in the hot spring. Then, I headed to the buffet area and enjoyed various dishes. The melon vinegar salad was delicious, as well as the cream stew and crispy fried foods. The buffet may not be flashy, but the satisfaction level was 120%. Definitely worth a visit. I also recommend it on my blog.

Hokkaido, Shiraoi Town. It is a town facing the Pacific Ocean and is also known for raising top brand Shiraoi beef inland. There are many farm restaurants in this area. Other attractions include Tarako from Torazohama, hairy crabs, Mother's eggs, and pudding, making it a region full of culinary charms. In addition, the town boasts many hot springs with abundant water. "Torazohama Hotel Ocean" is a hot bath facility with accommodation and a restaurant. The day trip hot spring is open from 9:00 to 21:00, with an entrance fee of 400 yen for adults. The bath area is spacious with a blue tile design that gives it a traditional public bath atmosphere. There are indoor baths and outdoor baths, including a bath made from a fishing boat called "Isofune." The facilities and dressing rooms are a bit old but equipped with hair dryers. Shampoo, conditioner, and body soap are provided. The hot spring water is a sodium chloride spring - carbonated hydrogen carbonate spring (with circulation filtration and chlorine sterilization). The water is colorless, tasteless, and odorless (with little chlorine smell). There is also a drinking spring. The restaurant offers light meals from 11:30 to 19:00. The atmosphere resembles an old drive-in with a grey and pink checkered tile carpet. The seating area includes a raised platform with a grill table in the center, which may be a bit inconvenient. I tried the soba noodles (450 yen) and strawberry shaved ice (300 yen). The soba noodles had a simple broth and soba taste, while the shaved ice was strawberry-flavored. The dining area feels like a highway rest stop cafeteria. There is a ticket machine at the entrance where you can purchase tickets for meals and services. The variety of items listed on the machine was amusing and interesting.