IwatakenoYu

An exquisite experience of a kuromoji-scented sauna and winter snow outdoor bathing

Nagano Hakuba Village

Iwatake no Yu, located right beside Hakuba Iwatake Mountain Resort, is a hot spring facility renowned for its mineral-rich chloride springs. The sauna, renovated in 2022, has been reborn as the Kuromoji Sauna using aromatic kuromoji wood from Nagano Prefecture, allowing you to sweat while wrapped in a deep, spice-like fragrance. A single-person cold plunge bath continuously supplied with groundwater and an outdoor snow relaxation area where you can even take a snow dive in winter offer a one-of-a-kind, refreshing experience.

Hot Spring & Bath Information

Bath

TypeNatural Hot Spring

A brownish sodium chloride hot spring (Hakuba Shio no Michi Onsen) with high heat retention that makes it less likely to cool down after bathing.

Sauna

Kuromoji Sauna

90°C

Sauna TypeDry Sauna

Stove TypeInfrared Heater

Capacity6people

Men'sWomen's

A relaxation sauna made with aromatic kuromoji wood sourced from Nagano Prefecture. Spritzing the wood with a spray bottle releases more fragrance, and you can enjoy a robust, satisfying heat.

Cold Bath

Cold Plunge Bath

15°C

Water QualityNatural Water (Groundwater, Spring, etc.)

Capacity1people

Men'sWomen's

A compact, single-person cold plunge bath. It uses groundwater and the temperature varies by season, but in winter it chills to around 10°C, becoming ice-cold.

Business Hours

Monday
13:00〜21:00
Tuesday
13:00〜21:00
Wednesday
13:00〜21:00
Thursday
13:00〜21:00
Friday
13:00〜21:00
Saturday
13:00〜21:00
Sunday
13:00〜21:00
Holiday
13:00〜21:00

Closed Days: None

Address

12120 Kitashiro, Hakuba-mura, Kitaazumi-gun, Nagano 399-9301, Japan

Onsen & Spa Facilities (Super Sento, Sauna, Spa)

Gender Access

Gender Separated

Tattoo Policy
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