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Seaside black hot spring, Mount Fuji, and sunset—spend your time in Inamuragasaki
Seaside black hot spring, Mount Fuji, and sunset—spend your time in Inamuragasaki
Inamuragasaki is a promontory jutting into the sea and also marks an important boundary in Kamakura's history. The legend that Nitta Yoshisada launched a campaign against the shogunate from this point has given this coastline not only scenic beauty but also memories of ancient battlefields. The park faces Shichirigahama and Enoshima, and on clear days, Mount Fuji can be seen. A walk, watching the sunset, and then dining at a restaurant by the railway or along the seaside completes a typical Shonan afternoon.
This stop, walk like this · Suggested 3–4 hours
Views of Mount Fuji depend on the weather. Include the headland on a clear day; in strong wind or rain, focus on bathing and dining. The main baths are for ages 13 and above. Families with younger children should check the private family-bath arrangements.
Look towards Enoshima, read the legend of Nitta Yoshisada, and note the direction of sunset.
Spend a portion of the day soaking in the hot spring, watching the sea surface outside the window.
On the first floor, enjoy a sea-view footbath with drinks and desserts, or Asian dishes at a regular dining table. Arrive for the footbath before its last admission time.
Last admission for the footbath is 17:00, subject to seasonal changes. If you want to try it, schedule Ninai before your hot spring bath. For sunset in the park, plan around the season’s sunset time. The suggested schedule above includes walking and time at each stop, but not queues.
THE STORY OF EN10
At Inamuragasaki, the story of Nitta Yoshisada's advance toward Kamakura is preserved by the sea cliff. After reading the historical information at the park, one can look toward Shichirigahama and Enoshima and connect the historical and geographical context with the present-day scenery; the sunset and Mount Fuji change according to weather conditions, and the bay itself is worth lingering in.
Ninai is on the first floor of Inamuragasaki Onsen, with sea-view dining tables and footbath seats where you can soak your feet while enjoying drinks and desserts. At this station, you can simply admire the sea and have lunch, or add a hot spring bath or footbath. Check each experience’s hours and conditions separately for a more relaxed afternoon.
EN10 / Black spring water, sea breeze, Mount Fuji
From the station, a 3-minute walk turns a train ride into a seaside soaking experience. Inamuragasaki Onsen faces Sagami Bay, where clear air allows distant views of Enoshima and Mount Fuji; the sea's hues at dusk and the island's lights after nightfall offer a completely different atmosphere.
Travelers often refer to it as "black hot spring," but the inn describes it as a brownish golden hue. This is the Mōru spring, rich in organic plant matter, classified as a bicarbonate cold mineral spring; when viewed through the light, it appears amber, deepening to a darker shade at greater depths, creating a striking contrast with the sea surface outside the window. It is known locally as the "Golden Spring," with the key experience being the atmosphere created when the spring water meets the sea view.
The main baths are “Fujimi no Yu” for men and “Oshima no Yu” for women. Arrive before dark if you want clear views of the coast and distant mountains, and visit Inamuragasaki Park across the road before or after bathing. Clouds, humidity and viewing angles affect Mount Fuji’s visibility; it cannot be guaranteed from every bath or on every visit.
The main baths are for ages 13 and above. Private family baths require a telephone reservation and at least 2 adults; children must be at least 4 years old and no longer use diapers. Room types include indoor baths and options with an open-air bath and sauna. When booking, confirm the room, views, charges and current restrictions to plan your group’s visit.
Start the afternoon at the park’s headland and the site associated with the Nitta Yoshisada legend, then bathe and finish with a meal at the seaside restaurant Ninai. If you want to watch sunset in the park, allow time to change and leave the baths. To continue along the coast to Shichirigahama, allow extra walking time and follow roads with pedestrian space.
Fees and conditions were checked on September 15, 2026. The bath photographs show the actual empty facility and were supplied by its operator. Follow the facility's photography rules during your visit.
NINAI / A first-floor footbath café
Oriental café Ninai, on the hot spring facility’s first floor, offers a gentler way to linger: sit at a sea-facing footbath with a drink and dessert, enjoying the warmth of Inamuragasaki Onsen without changing into a yukata. The wooden terrace opens onto sea and sky, with distant views toward Enoshima and Mount Fuji on clear days.
The published footbath package includes one drink, and desserts can be added. Full meals are served at regular terrace or indoor tables. Soak your feet and have tea first, then move to a dining table for a relaxed lunch. The menu includes rich mango pudding, spiced chai cheesecake, and Vietnamese chè made with fruit, sweet beans and coconut milk—worth saving room for after a walk.
For warming noodles, choose Shonan shirasu pho or swimming-crab pho, made with fresh noodles from Japanese rice flour. To share, try Thai-style grilled Yamayuri Pork from Kanagawa with lettuce and herbs. Green curry with Kamakura vegetables and a Vietnamese banh mi with Shonan mackerel also bring local ingredients to the Asian table.
The footbath and main baths have different age and fee conditions. Footbath rules are based on the 2024 information still published on the restaurant’s website, while dining details come from the current menu; both were checked on September 15, 2026. Call before visiting to confirm seating and that day’s opening arrangements.
WALK A LITTLE FURTHER
From the park on the cape, admire the curving coast, Enoshima and, when visibility allows, Mount Fuji. Colors are especially rich around sunset.
From Inamuragasaki Station, take a 5-minute walk. First, ascend to the elevated platform, then find a viewpoint facing Enoshima. On clear days, Mount Fuji can be seen; if you plan to take a hot spring bath, decide in advance whether you'd like to view the sunset at the park or after soaking in the bath, to avoid missing the sunset while changing clothes.
From on-site historical site explanations, gain an understanding of the late Kamakura shogunate period; scenarios such as tide withdrawal access are legendary and not confirmed.
First read the on-site historical site explanations, then cross-reference with the cape, coastline, and Kamakura direction to understand the topography. Historical memory does not equate to the ability to walk around the cape from the seaside today; wading in during low tide is a legendary theme and should not be followed by stepping into the sea as described in the stories.
About a 3-minute walk from the station brings you to a hot spring with sea views. The dark-brown moor spring water of plant origin contrasts with Sagami Bay; on clear days, you can see Enoshima and Mount Fuji. The main baths and private family baths have different conditions of use. See the full feature above for details.
Public baths and family hot spring houses have different pricing and age policies. Family hot spring houses are priced per room and per 60 minutes, with children required to be at least 4 years old and not using diapers; when booking, please confirm the number of guests, room type, and seasonal surcharges. To have a clear view of the sea, please schedule your soak before dark.
Views of Mount Fuji and sunset colors depend on the weather. In strong winds or rough seas, follow coastal closure signs on site.
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