Tochigi Nasushiobara City
A ryokan reached by crossing the valley, with a lounge overlooking the waterfall and an open-air bath fed by free-flowing water from its own source
Yutorelo Nasushiobara is a waterfall-view inn nestled beyond a valley in Nasushiobara City, Tochigi Prefecture. Its hot spring is a gentle simple spring that is kind to the skin. In the rock-built open-air bath in the public bath area, you can enjoy free-flowing water from the inn's own source while listening to the soothing murmur of a clear stream. On the top floor, there are four sky open-air private baths with views of the Nasu mountain range and a sky full of stars, and staying guests can use them freely when available at no additional charge. The gender-separated public baths are also equipped with a full-fledged dry sauna and a cold bath with continuously flowing tap water, allowing guests to enjoy the ultimate refreshment in the rich natural surroundings of Nasu.
A rock-built open-air bath adjoining the gender-separated public baths. The open-air bath in the public bath area is offered as luxurious free-flowing water from the inn's own source. The simple spring water has an exceptionally soft texture and is gentle on the skin. While listening to the clear stream and taking in the rich natural beauty of Nasushiobara spread out before you, you can fully enjoy this fresh, famous hot spring.
Four private open-air baths on the top floor of the hotel: Tou, Sato, Kawa, and Taki. Guests can enjoy the hot spring in a private setting while taking in the grand mountain view and, at night, a sky full of stars. Staying guests may use them free of charge as many times as they like when available, for 45 minutes per session, with no reservation required.
A spacious, authentic two-level dry sauna equipped in the gender-separated public bath area. The room is kept at a moderately hot temperature of around 90°C, making it easy to work up a comfortable sweat. Wrapped in the warmth of seasoned wood, it offers a calm space where you can forget the everyday and refresh yourself.
A cold bath with continuously flowing tap water installed right next to the public bath sauna room. Because it does not use a chiller, the water temperature changes naturally with the seasons, letting you feel the quality of Nasushiobara's abundant water against your skin. It gently and clearly envelops your overheated body after the sauna, helping you cool down refreshingly.
[Day-use bathing] 15:00-19:00 (last entry 18:00, advance confirmation required)
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