RYOKANS providing rooms with private open-air baths

450+ best luxury ryokans in Japan, private hot spring, open-air bath, search by views - Selected Onsen Ryokan
November 18, 2025 update

From Takamatsu Airport, direct buses, from Okayama, and Oboke-Iya Onsen, direct express trains, and from Osaka, direct buses operate to the Konpira areas. And from Dogo Onsen, express trains, and local trains connect to the Konpira Onsen.
Check out this access guide to find the easiest and best route to Konpira hot springs! You’re sure to find a convenient route — whether you prefer fewer transfers, shorter travel time, or lower costs.
We also introduce airport buses and highway buses that can be reserved in advance!
Travel Time 50m Fare 2000 yen
Boarding Bus Stop
Takamatsu Airport
▼
Arrival Bus Stop
JR Kotohira Station
2000 yen
・Airport bus (Operates in coordination with flight arrivals and departures)
・Takamatsu Onsen
・Buses do not require reservations (cash payment
upon arrival)
Travel Time 1h Fare 2650 yen
Boarding Station
JR Okayama Station
▼
Arrival Station
JR Kotohira Station
2650 yen
・JR Limited Express Nanpu (1 an hour)
Travel Time 1h45m Fare 8520 yen
Boarding Station
JR Shin-Osaka Station
▼
Transfer Point 1
JR Okayama Station
▼
Arrival Station
JR Kotohira Station
8520 yen
・JR Shinkansen Nozomi/Hikari/Kodama/Mizuho/Sakura (5 to 7 an hour)
・JR Limited Express Nanpu (1 an hour)
Travel Time 4h20m Fare 4500 yen
Boarding Bus Stop
WILLER Bus Terminal
Osaka Umeda
▼
Arrival Bus Stop
Konpira Sandoguchi
4500 yen
・Highway bus (1 a day)
・WILLER Bus Terminal Osaka Umeda is on the 1st floor
of the Umeda Sky Building Tower East (near The Westin
Osaka), and 10 minutes on foot from JR Osaka Station
North Central Exit
・Highway bus ticket counters:
WILLER Bus Terminal Osaka Umeda, or
Travel Time 45m Fare 2440 yen
Boarding Station
JR Oboke Station
▼
Arrival Station
JR Kotohira Station
2440 yen
・JR Limited Express Nanpu (1 an hour)
Travel Time 2h40m Fare 6060~6510 yen
Boarding Station
Dogo Onsen Station
▼
Transfer Point 1
JR Matsuyama Station
230 yen
▼
Transfer Point 2
JR Tadotsu Station
▼
Arrival Station
JR Kotohira Station
5830 yen~
・Iyo Railway Line 5 (3 to 6 an hour)
・JR Limited Express Ishizuchi (1 an hour)
・JR Dosan Line (1 to 2 an hour), or JR Limited Express Nanpu (1 an hour)
Travel Time 3h45m Fare 5360 yen
Boarding Station
Dogo Onsen Station
▼
Transfer Point 1
Okaido Station
230 yen
▼
Transfer Point 2
Takamatsu Station Highway Bus Terminal
Takamatsu-Chikko Station
4400 yen
▼
Arrival Station
Kotoden-Kotohira Station
730 yen
・Iyo Railway Line 3 and 5 (6 to 12 an hour)
・Highway bus (1 an hour)
・Kotoden Kotohira Line (2 an hour)
・Dogo Onsen
・Highway bus ticket counters:
Takamatsu Station Highway Bus Terminal, or
Travel Time 3h45m Fare 5610 yen
Boarding Station
Dogo Onsen Station
▼
Transfer Point 1
Okaido Station
230 yen
▼
Transfer Point 2
Takamatsu Station Highway Bus Terminal
JR Takamatsu Station
4400 yen
▼
Arrival Station
JR Kotohira Station
980 yen
・Iyo Railway Line 3 and 5 (6 to 12 an hour)
・Highway bus (1 an hour)
・Direct service: JR Yosan Line~JR Dosan Line (1 to 2 an hour)
・Dogo Onsen
・Highway bus ticket counters:
Takamatsu Station Highway Bus Terminal, or
The rates are those as of November 2025.
Fares and service frequencies are subject to change.
November 21, 2025 update
Make smart use of direct buses, JR Shinkansen, express trains, and local trains to reach Onsen/hot s
READ MOREOctober 19, 2025 update
Oboke-Iya, Dogo, Konpira, Shimanto River
READ MOREOctober 15, 2025 update
Check out this access guide to find the easiest and best route to Dogo hot springs! From Matsuyama A
READ MORE