ShiratamanoYuKahou

A superb hot spring resort where Japan's finest sulfur spring and an exceptional sauna lead the way to the ultimate escape

Niigata Shibata City

"Shiratama no Yu Kahou" is one of Japan's most renowned hot spring inns, nestled in Tsukioka Onsen in Shibata City, Niigata Prefecture. Its emerald-green private spring, "Shiratama no Yu," boasts one of the highest mineral contents in Japan and is famous as a beauty bath that leaves the skin smooth and refined. Guests can fully enjoy it in the circular open-air bath with a wide variety of tubs. In addition, there is a large sauna equipped with auto löyly, an extra-cold cold plunge bath cooled thoroughly by a chiller, and an outdoor air bath area with infinity chairs. Luxurious modern guest rooms are also available, where the sauna, cold plunge bath, and open-air bath can be enjoyed in private, offering an exceptional stay along with heartfelt hospitality.

Hot Spring & Bath Information

Public Bath Shiratama no Yu

TypeNatural Hot Spring

Flow-through

A public bath filled with the private spring Shiratama no Yu, which boasts one of the highest mineral contents in Japan. The beautiful emerald-green water offers superb skin-smoothing benefits and a gentle sulfur scent that creates a pleasant hot spring atmosphere. In the charming circular open-air bath connected by a wood deck, a variety of tubs such as a cypress bath, large rock bath, lying bath, and seated bath are arranged, allowing you to enjoy the luxury of soaking in a mineral-rich hot spring from many different angles.

Sauna

Dry Sauna

90°C

Sauna TypeDry Sauna

Stove TypeConvection Stove (Sauna Stone)

Capacity8people

Men'sWomen's

A large dry sauna adjoining the public bath area, equipped with an auto löyly function. The room features a newer-style wooden slatted floor and a refreshing scent of wood, creating a quiet space with no TV or BGM. The heat and steam released automatically at regular intervals envelop the whole body, gently drawing out a steady, high-quality sweat from deep within without making it hard to breathe. In the soothing stillness, you can enjoy a deeply refreshing moment away from the noise of everyday life.

Cold Bath

Cold Bath

12°C

Water QualityTap Water

Capacity3people

Men'sWomen's

The public bath cold plunge bath is located right in front of the sauna room. The water is thoroughly chilled by a chiller, delivering outstanding freshness and instantly tightening up a heated body. The coldness is crisp and sharp, leading to the ultimate cooldown and a profound sense of rest on the infinity chairs in the outdoor air bath area on the wood deck.

Business Hours

Monday
15:00〜00:00
05:30〜10:00
Tuesday
15:00〜00:00
05:30〜10:00
Wednesday
15:00〜00:00
05:30〜10:00
Thursday
15:00〜00:00
05:30〜10:00
Friday
15:00〜00:00
05:30〜10:00
Saturday
15:00〜00:00
05:30〜10:00
Sunday
15:00〜00:00
05:30〜10:00
Holiday
15:00〜00:00
05:30〜10:00
💡 [Sauna hours] 15:00-22:00, 05:30-10:00 (There is no standalone admission for day-use bathing; access is available through day-trip plans that include meals, and so on.)

Closed Days: None

Address

〒959-2338 134 Tsukioka Onsen, Shibata City, Niigata Prefecture

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Website

http://www.kahou.com/
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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