Shioi no Yu
Experience Meiji-era Hot Springs in Taisho-era Architecture
Shioi-no-Yu is a public bathhouse that has been beloved in Matsumoto for over 100 years. The water is drawn from a well rich in sodium and heated on-site. Housed in a building featuring Taisho-era modern architecture, the bathhouse charms visitors with its retro atmosphere. From the moment you step inside, you’ll be enveloped in a sense of nostalgia and warmth.
Step into the wooden changing room, and you’ll see the embossed decorative iron panels imported from the Netherlands shimmering overhead. Their elegant luster perfectly captures the romantic atmosphere of the Taisho era. As you immerse yourself in the bath, the water—rich in sodium, magnesium, and calcium—gently envelops your skin, and the soothing sensation of the carbonated water spreads throughout your body.
Surrender yourself to the history and the waters, and experience the public bath culture that has been passed down through the ages.
Information
- Address
- 3-chome, 6-4, Ote, Matsumoto City, Nagano
- Phone
- 0263-32-1507
- Opening Hours
- 3:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Closed
- Monday
- Access (Car)
- About 15 minutes from Matsumoto IC
- Access (Public Transportation)
- From the Castle Exit of Matsumoto Station, take the Town Sneaker North Route and get off at Daimyo-cho; the ride takes about 5 minutes, followed by a 3-minute walk.
From the Castle Exit of Matsumoto Station, take the Town Sneaker East Route and get off at the Matsumoto City Museum; the ride takes about 3 minutes, followed by a 2-minute walk.
About a 15-minute walk from the Castle Exit of Matsumoto Station. - Parking for Large Buses
- None
*Note: Business hours and closures are subject to change.
