2 Best Sights in Nagoya, Ise-Shima, and the Kii Peninsula, Japan

Soak in this open-air hollow among the wave-beaten rocks facing the Pacific Ocean, where it's said that emperors Saimei (594–661) and Mommu (683–707) once bathed. It's at the south end of the main beach, below Hotel Seamore.

At the north end of the beach, locals come and go all day to bathe and chat. The baths overlook the beach and ocean from the second floor of this old wooden building, and on the first floor is an open lounge area. You can rent towels, but bring your own toiletries.