YukotannoMori

A forest-bathing hot spring inn embraced by panoramic views of Mt. Iwate and a rich beech forest

Iwate Shizukuishi Town

"Yukotan no Mori" is a hot spring inn in Shizukuishi Town, Iwate District, Iwate Prefecture. The large bath area is divided into two sections: Mori no Yu, which is also open to day visitors, and Ten no Yu, a scenic bath reserved exclusively for overnight guests. Fed by a natural hot spring with sulfur, sodium, bicarbonate, and chloride, the water has a smooth, silky feel and is said to help promote beautiful skin. The spacious open-air bath, where you can feel one with the forest, offers excellent forest bathing benefits, and you can relax and enjoy a long soak while taking in the beautiful scenery of each season, from fresh spring greenery to snow-viewing in the open-air bath.

Hot Spring & Bath Information

Bath

TypeNatural Hot Spring

A natural hot spring with sulfur, sodium, bicarbonate, and chloride. The mildly alkaline, soft water is beloved as a beautifying bath that helps leave the skin smooth. In the open-air bath, surrounded by beech and oak forests and offering a superb sense of openness, you can enjoy soothing forest bathing at the same time. Mori no Yu, which is available for day visitors, lets men and women enjoy cypress and rock baths on alternating days, while Ten no Yu, the scenic bath reserved exclusively for overnight guests, offers a stunning panoramic view of the majestic Nanbu Fuji, Mt. Iwate, as you savor an elegant bath.

Business Hours

Monday
10:00〜23:00
06:00〜09:00
Tuesday
10:00〜23:00
06:00〜09:00
Wednesday
10:00〜23:00
06:00〜09:00
Thursday
18:00〜23:00
06:00〜09:00
Friday
10:00〜23:00
06:00〜09:00
Saturday
10:00〜23:00
06:00〜09:00
Sunday
10:00〜23:00
06:00〜09:00
Holiday
10:00〜23:00
06:00〜09:00
💡 [Day-use bathing] 10:00-18:00 (Temporary maintenance on Thursdays. अंतिम reception at 17:00)

Closed Days: None

Address

3-6 Yamanekozawa, Machicho Naganekozawa, Shizukuishi Town, Iwate District, Iwate 020-0585

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Website

http://www.yu-kotan.jp/
Hotel & Ryokan

Gender Access

Gender Separated

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Tattoos in the Communal Bath
Unknown (Please Check)

The above applies to the communal (shared) baths. At facilities with private baths or private saunas, guests with tattoos may still be able to bathe. Please check with the facility for details.

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