If you are looking for accommodations that provide a complete view of the Seto Ōhashi Bridge and the Seto Inland Sea, then you may want to consider the Washu Blue Resort Kasago (WASHU BLUE RESORT 風籠かさご). Not only is it the only resort in Mt. Washu with a natural hot spring source, but folklores also say that the onsen house a dragon god!
The Rooftop Hot Spring Pool at Washu Blue Resort Kasago
On the rooftop, there is an open-air onsen bath where you can soak yourself in the hot springs as you overlook the beautiful Seto Inland Sea and the Seto Ōhashi Bridge. It is literally the best spot to relax if you aren’t too embarrassed to share this moment with strangers of the same gender (=ﾟωﾟ)ﾉ.
Important: If you want a private onsen pool, you must book one of the two rooms with a private bath.
The Opening Hours of Washu Blue Resort Kasago’s Rooftop Hot Spring Pool for the Day Guests
If you aren’t staying overnight at the hotel, you can still utilize the rooftop onsen pool during the below timeslots. This means you won’t be able to bathe with the Seto Inland Sea’s sunset or night view in front of you.
- 11 am to 2:30 pm
- The last admission is taken at 2 pm.
- 6 pm to 10 pm
- The last admission is taken at 9 pm.
For all daytime onsen utilisers, it will cost 1,500 yen (1,000 yen for kids aged 3 to 12). A towel is included in the price so you won’t need to bring your own.
Washu Blue Resort Kasago’s Guestrooms
Not only will you get a clear view of the Seto Inland Sea from the onsen pools, but all of their rooms will be facing the Seto Ōhashi Bridge. So no matter what room you book for, you are still guaranteed a spectacular view!
What makes it even more awesome is that the hotel is only a 3-minute walk from the Brazilian Park Washuzan Highland. It means when the park is entertaining its guests with fireworks, you also get to enjoy it (≧▽≦).
Tip: For those who are going to stay overnight at WASHU BLUE RESORT, dinner and breakfast will be buffet-style. Allergan indicators will be on display next to each dish. But please note that if the dish contains non-vegetarian broth, this will not be displayed. To confirm, you can utilize the phrases in our Japanese Travel Phrases For Vegetarian article!
How to Get to WASHU BLUE RESORT
If you will stay a night at the hotel, book the free shuttle bus in advance and be picked up from JR Kojima Station (児島駅)! Currently, the pick-up time starts from 2:45 pm on a 30-minute interval until the last service at 6:15 pm.
To get to the hotel by public transportation, take the Tokohai-Gō (とこはい号) from JR Kojima Station’s (児島駅) bus stop no. 4, and get off at WASHU BLUE RESORT Kasago Mae (WASHU BLUE RESORT 風籠 前).
The timetable for each service can be found HERE. As the timetable is in Japanese, please read it by referencing back to the Japanese characters. It will only be a 10 minutes bus ride!
Discover the Attractions in Kojima District
There are a couple more attractions in Kojima District that you might want to stop by. Kojima, Japan’s denim mecca, has an area called Kojima Jeans Street that is filled with jeans-related decorations. Whether you are interested in shopping or not, it is just fascinating to see how the Japanese bring advertisement to the next level!
Moreover, if you love cycling, you can visit Mt. Washu by renting a bicycle from Kojima Station and cycling through the 6.3 km Kaze no Michi that goes past Shōshūhō!
There is also a Kojima Student Uniform Museum for you for a cosplay session in various types of Japanese uniforms!
To find out all the great attractions in Kojima District, refer to our Kojima District article!
Visit the Venice of Japan: Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
Before you head to Shōshūhō for the stunning scenery, how about visiting the little Venice of Japan first?
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter (Kurashiki Bikan Chiku, 倉敷美観地区) is a historic area consisting of classical Japanese architecture mainly with few exceptions.
With a variety of shops, eateries, and galleries in the area, you can easily spend a whole day here without getting bored!
Find out more about this gorgeous part of Japan with our Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter article!
