Hot spring
天狗の湯
Tengu-no-yu (long nosed goblin) bath
Indoors※
*8:30~17:30 men only. 17:31~8:29 mixed bathing for overnight guests
Legend has it the Tengu thermal spring was first discovered around 770, making it the original Kita Onsen bath. It is said an angry Tengu threw a huge boulder into the air and when it crashed to earth boiling water spurted forth. The boulder is still there. See if you can find it! (hint: near the Onsen Pool) and the thermal water has flowed ever since. Bathe under the watchful eye of the huge Tengu mask, one of the biggest you will see in Japan. The present mask is the second generation made in 2023. Next door is the Utase-yu (Fudo-no-yu) where jets of hot water cascade from pipes in the ceiling. Direct these onto shoulders, hips, knees and other areas for pinpoint relief of aches and pains. Next to Utase-yu is a small family bath with locking door for privacy.
Efficacy | Fatigue, neuro-pain, muscular pain, stiff shoulders. |
| Onsen type | Simple spring |
| Others | Hairdryers are available by the Tengu bath. Shampoo/conditioner use OK in bathroom but NOT in bath. Both available from lobby shop. |
※All baths are open 24/7
芽の湯
Me-no-yu bath
Indoors / women only
In the early 1600’s, at the beginning of the Edo Period, this bath was constructed and originally named Hime-no-yu. During the Meiji Period it was renamed Me-no-yu and became mixed bathing. Much loved by long-stayers undergoing thermal therapy, it was renamed Ne-no-yu which it bears to this day. However, it is generally called Me-no-yu. From a different source to the other baths, the waters enhance skin beauty.
| Efficacy | Fatigue, neuro-pain, muscular pain, stiff shoulders, skin complaints. |
| Onsen type | Simple spring |
| Others | Hairdryers available in changing room, Shampoo/conditioner use OK in bathroom but NOT in bath. Both available from lobby shop. |
※24/7 for overnight guests.
河原の湯
Kawara-no-yu bath
Outdoors (Roten). Separate male / female baths.
Constructed during the Meiji Period the baths overlook the pristine river and waterfall. Enjoy the vistas and the seasonal color changes.
| Efficacy | Fatigue, neuro-pain, muscular pain, stiff shoulders. |
| Onsen type | Simple spring |
| Others | Hairdryers NOT available, shampoo/conditioner use NOT permitted. |
※24/7 for overnight guests.
相の湯
Ai-no-yu bath
Indoors / separate male / female baths.
Located beside, and sharing, the changing rooms for the large outdoor Onsen Pool,
Constructed during the Meiji Period, it was initially mixed bathing.
Change your slippers as you leave the lobby and use the shoe rack at the entrance to the changing rooms. These rooms also serve the Onsen Pool.
| Efficacy | Fatigue, neuro-pain, muscular pain, stiff shoulders. |
| Onsen type | Simple spring |
| Others | Hairdryers NOT available, shampoo/conditioner use NOT permitted. |
※24/7 for overnight guests.
泳ぎ湯
Oyogi-yu (Onsen Pool)
Outdoors/mixed bathing with bathing suits mandatory
At 15 x 10 meters and more than waist deep, this is by far the biggest of the baths. Hot water from the spring source runs down the slope to cool before filling the pool. Includes small kids pool to satisfy the next generation of Onsen lovers.
Care needed as can be very slippery.
| Efficacy | Fatigue, neuro-pain, muscular pain, stiff shoulders. |
| Onsen type | Simple spring. |
| Others | Hairdryers NOT available, shampoo/conditioner use NOT permitted. |
※24/7 for overnight guests.
