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Niigata Shibata City

Shiratama no Yu Kahou

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

  • Tsukioka Onsen
  • Scenic View
  • Onsen Ryokan
  • Reserved onsen available
  • Natural Hot Spring
  • Free-flow from source
  • Auto löyly available
  • Finnish sauna

About Shiratama no Yu Kahou

"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 SpringONSEN

Free-flow from source

Public Bath Shiratama no Yu

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.

SaunaSAUNA

01SAUNA

Dry Sauna

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 BathCOLD BATH

01COLD BATH

Cold Bath

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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.

Facility Information

Address
〒959-2338 134 Tsukioka Onsen, Shibata City, Niigata Prefecture
Business Hours
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
Irregular Holidays
Gender Access
Gender Separated
Tattoo Policy (Communal Bath)
Unknown (Please Check)
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