BadenAkebi

An inn where you can enjoy a free-flowing natural spring straight from the source and an exceptional natural-water cold plunge bath, embraced by the clear stream of the Kurobe River and the nature of the satoyama countryside

Toyama Nyuzen Town

"Kurobe River Akebi Onsen Motoyu Baden Akebi" is an onsen inn located in the tranquil mountain foothills of Nyūzen Town, Shimoniikawa District, Toyama Prefecture. Its pride and joy, Akebi Onsen, springs along the Kurobe River and is lavishly offered as 100% free-flowing natural hot spring water, with no added water or reheating. Loved for its silky, luxurious feel as a "natural cosmetic water" and a "beautiful skin bath," it can be enjoyed in a spacious garden open-air bath and a variety of indoor baths that showcase the changing seasons. In addition, the property is equipped with a powerful far-infrared gas sauna and a cold plunge bath boasting exceptional chill, using pristine natural water blessed by the Tateyama mountain range, allowing guests to experience an authentic hot-and-cold bathing routine and a superb refresh.

Hot Spring & Bath Information

Bath

TypeNatural Hot Spring

Flow-through

A spacious large bath filled with superb hot spring water that is smooth and richly mellow, characteristic of sodium bicarbonate springs. This water, packed with abundant hot spring minerals, feels like a "natural cosmetic water," leaving the skin smooth immediately after bathing and providing excellent moisturizing benefits. In the indoor bath area, in addition to the large hot spring bath, there are various other tubs such as a bubble bath (jet bath) that pleasantly loosens the body, a reclining bath that gently encourages relaxation, and a waterfall bath.

Sauna

High-temperature dry sauna

90°C

Sauna TypeDry Sauna

Stove TypeInfrared Heater

Capacity9people

Men'sWomen's

A genuine, high-temperature dry sauna with a dry, intensely hot atmosphere, heated by a powerful far-infrared gas stove. It is highly efficient relative to the size of the room, so it feels even hotter than the displayed temperature. Surrounded by the pleasant aroma drifting from the wooden walls, you can slowly savor powerful sweating as if your pores open all at once and sweat pours from your entire body.

Cold Bath

Cold Bath

16°C

Water QualityNatural Water (Groundwater, Spring, etc.)

Capacity2people

Flow-through
Men'sWomen's

A cold plunge bath located immediately outside the sauna room. It uses an abundant free-flowing supply of luxurious natural water from underground springs, blessed by the Tateyama mountain range. The water feels astonishingly smooth and soft on the skin, delivering the perfect crisp chill while gently enveloping the body. After quickly tightening your heated body here, you can enjoy outdoor bathing in the spacious open-air garden area while feeling a pleasant breeze.

Business Hours

Monday
10:30〜00:00
05:00〜08:30
Tuesday
10:30〜00:00
05:00〜08:30
Wednesday
10:30〜00:00
05:00〜08:30
Thursday
10:30〜00:00
05:00〜08:30
Friday
10:30〜00:00
05:00〜08:30
Saturday
10:30〜00:00
05:00〜08:30
Sunday
10:30〜00:00
05:00〜08:30
Holiday
10:30〜00:00
05:00〜08:30
💡 Sauna use for overnight guests is from 10:30 to 22:00, the open-air bath is from 05:00 to 08:30 and 10:30 to 23:00, and the indoor large public bath is from 05:00 to 08:30 and 10:30 to 24:00. [Day-use bathing] 10:30 to 20:00 (reception 10:00 to 19:00), Adults: 700 yen, Children (ages 3 to elementary school): 400 yen. Twice a month on Wednesdays, there is an "Asayu Day" when the facility opens earlier than usual at 08:30 (the sauna opens from 10:00). The facility may be closed on Tuesdays every week.

Closed Days: None

Address

1677-1 Funami, Nyūzen Town, Shimoniikawa District, Toyama 938-0103

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Website

https://www.baden-akebi.jp/
Hotel & RyokanOnsen & Spa Facilities (Super Sento, Sauna, Spa)

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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