Hot Springs
Enjoy Yuzawa's hot springs, which boast 900 years of history.
Before Yuzawa became known for winter sports, it was famous for its hot springs.
Relax in the hot water and recover from your exhaustion.
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Iwa no Yu
Address: 6191-87 Tsuchidaru, Yuzawa-machi, Minamiuonuma-gun, Niigata
Telephone: 025-787-2787
Price: 500 yen for adults and 250 yen for children (4 - 12 years old)
Operating Hours: 10:00 - 21:00 (Last admission at 20:30)
Closed on Wednesdays (Open on public holidays, year-end/New Year's and Obon festival, but will be closed on the following day.) -
Komako no Yu
Address: 148 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Minamiuonuma-gun, Niigata
Telephone: 025-785-7660
Price: 500 yen for adults and 250 yen for children (4 - 12 years old)
Operating Hours: 10:00 - 21:00 (Last admission at 20:30)
Closed on Thursdays (Open on public holidays, year-end/New Year's and Obon festival, but will be closed on the following day.) -
Kaido no Yu
Address: 1021 Mitsumata, Yuzawa-machi, Minamiuonuma-gun, Niigata
Telephone: 025-788-9229
Price: 600 yen for adults and 250 yen for children (4 - 12 years old)
Operating Hours: 10:00 - 21:00 (Last admission at 20:30)
Closed on Tuesdays (Open on public holidays, year-end/New Year's and Obon festival, but will be closed on the following day.) -
Shukuba no Yu
Address: 537 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Minamiuonuma-gun, Niigata
Telephone: 025-784-2246
Price: 600 yen for adults and 250 yen for children (4 - 12 years old)
Operating Hours: 6:00 - 21:00 (Last admission at 20:30)
Closed on Thursday (Open on public holidays, year-end/New Year's and Obon festival, but will be closed on the following day.) -
Yama no Yu
Address: 930 Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Minamiuonuma-gun, Niigata
Telephone: 025-784-2246
Price: 500 yen for adults and 250 yen for children (4 - 12 years old)
Operating Hours: 6:00 - 20:00 (Last admission at 19:30)
Closed on Tuesdays (Open on public holidays, year-end/New Year's and Obon festival, but will be closed on the following day.)
How to Enjoy Hot Springs
Hot springs are public baths, so please follow the rules.
How to Use Hot Spring Baths
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1. Before entering the hot spring tub, pour hot water over your body.
It is common to pour water over your feet and arms first, followed by your head.
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2. Enter the tub slowly.
Lower your body quietly from the feet first until half of your body is submerged in water.
Once the bottom half of your body has warmed up, lower the rest of your body until your shoulders are submerged in water. -
3. Do not stay in the water for too long at a time. Leave the tub after a while and take a break before entering again.
It is recommended that you do not use a hot spring bath for more than three times in a day.
Manners at a Hot Spring Bath
1. Wash your body and hair at the washing area.
2. Make sure that there is no soap left on your body before you enter the tub.
3. Do not wash your clothes at the washing area.
4. Do not dip your towel in the tub.
5. Do not splash around when you are in the tub.
How to Wear a Yukata
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1. Put your arms through the sleeves of the yukata.
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2. Wrap your body from the right side of the yukata first.
3. Next, wrap your body from the left side of the yukata. -
4. Wrap the belt around your waist and tie it in a simple knot.
