Shiraito Hot Springs (Utsukushigahara Onsen Fureai Yamabe-kan)

The only day-trip bathing facility at Utsukushigahara Hot Springs known for its skin-beautifying effects

The only day-trip bathing facility near Matsumoto's city center, this Utsukushigahara Onsen is popular with locals. Its

colorless, transparent, mildly alkaline simple hot spring water gently envelops the skin.Rich in calcium and sodium, this water is known for its skin-smoothing beauty benefits. It also helps relieve fatigue and ease muscle pain. As you soak in the bath, feeling your body and mind relax, the daily weariness melts away. The appeal

of this hot spring extends beyond bathing. It is also renowned as a famous spring for drinking, its pleasant taste hydrating you from the inside out.Tasting the freshly-sprung hot spring water at the drinking fountain in the small park behind the building is a special treat. On the second floor, you can also experience making soba noodles by hand, offering a quintessential Matsumoto experience of handmade soba and hot springs. Shiraito-no-Yu lets you enjoy authentic hot springs at an affordable price

. Located close to the city center, a visit during the refreshing morning hours is recommended. Feel the reason it's beloved by locals with your own skin and heart.

Information

Address
Satoyamabe 85-1 Matsumoto City
Phone
0263-35-9076
Opening Hours
April–September: 6:30 AM–10:00 PM (Last admission at 9:30 PM) October–March: 7:00 AM–10:00 PM (Last admission at 9:30 PM) *Hours change on December 31 and January 1.
Closed
The 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month (If a holiday falls on a Tuesday, the facility may open and close on a different Tuesday instead)
Prices
Adult: ¥400 Child: ¥200
Access (Car)
Approximately 25 minutes from Matsumoto IC
Access (Public Transportation)
From Matsumoto Bus Terminal, take the Matsumoto Bus Utsukushigahara Onsen Line and get off at Utsukushigahara Onsen. Ride time: approx. 12 minutes. After getting off, walk for 3 minutes.
Parking for Large Buses
None
Parking for Regular Vehicles
Yes
Notes
Soap and shampoo are not provided, so please bring your own or purchase them along with towels.

*Note: Business hours and closures are subject to change.

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