Niigata Shibata City
A natural hot spring and continuously flowing private cold plunge bath that shine like emeralds
"Tsukioka Onsen Furinya" is a hot spring ryokan in Shibata City, Niigata Prefecture. Its private source spring, which bubbles up from the Tsukioka land, is characterized by its smooth, silky texture. In the indoor baths and open-air bath, you can indulge in a luxurious soak while enveloped in steam. The sauna room, with its calm lighting and pleasantly warm heat, invites deep relaxation, and the cold plunge bath afterward uses a natural cold spring from the ryokan’s own source in a continuous flow. The one-person private space offers an unparalleled cooling-down experience that can only be enjoyed here. Guests can also enjoy a soothing stay with a stroll through the vast 1,000-tsubo garden and grilled marshmallows over the irori fireplace in the lobby.

A large bath fed by the private source spring of Tsukioka Onsen, famous as a beautiful-skin hot spring. The silky water is appealing for its soft texture, which seems to envelop the skin in moisture. After warming to the core in the quiet indoor bath filled with steam, head to the open-air bath where you can feel the changing seasons of nature. In the clear air, you can savor a blissful hot spring experience while embraced by a pleasant breeze and exceptional water.

A sauna room where you can enjoy comfortable heat in a calm atmosphere. Soft lighting brings a sense of quiet, allowing you to step away from the bustle of everyday life and spend time facing yourself. The heat gently envelops your whole body, working out built-up fatigue and sweat from deep within. With an exceptional sense of immersion, you can spend a blissful time with both mind and body released.

A one-person cold plunge bath that lavishly uses the natural cold spring bubbling up from Tsukioka Onsen’s private source in a continuous flow. As you sink into the private space, the crystal-clear cold spring gently wraps your overheated body and leaves your skin feeling smooth and tightened. Because you can enjoy your own private cool-down without anyone disturbing you, the post-sauna refreshment and supreme relaxation deepen even further.
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[Day-use bathing] 15:00–23:00

Tsukioka Onsen
Hospitality from a top-ranked inn and a vast garden open-air bath fed by one of Japan's finest sulfur springs, known for its beautiful skin benefits

Tsukioka Onsen
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