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Kusatsu has the largest natural flow of hot spring water in all of Japan, much of which surfaces at the yubatake in the town center. The sulfurous, highly acidic water has been considered among Japan's best for centuries, and has been lauded as a treatment for ailments that include arthritis, fatigue and skin disease among others.
The baths come in a variety of styles including stone, wood, indoor and outdoor types. And visitors to Kusatsu can enjoy them either at ryokan, or at public bath houses.
The ryokan baths are freely available to staying guests; however, many ryokan also open their baths to the general public at an admission fee of typically 500-1000 yen during the daytime.
Among the public bath houses located around Kusatsu, the larger ones with more baths and facilities charge admission (typically 500-1000 yen). However, there are also eighteen communal baths across the town that consist of only one or two small (2-4 person) tubs and are free to use.
One of the most famous and popular public baths is Sainokawara Rotenburo, a large open air bath in Sainokawara Park. It has a nice mix of pleasant atmosphere, good water quality and beautiful scenery that makes for an excellent rotenburo experience.
Ryokan guests strolling around the Yubatake
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Sainokawara Rotenburo in the snow
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Two bath houses offer a special bathing and medical treatment called jikanyu (lit. timed bath) where bathers bathe in very hot water (typically around 48 degrees Celsius) for three minutes. The hot water's benefits include opening your pores and increasing blood flow within your body and to your brain.
Other bath related attractions in Kusatsu are the Onsen Museum on the third floor of the bus terminal, displaying the history of onsen and Kusatsu town, and the Yumomi, a traditional method of cooling down the hot spring water to bathing temperature that includes dancing and singing. Performances are held daily and can be viewed at Netsunoyu.
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Sainokawara Rotenburo
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10 minute walk from the Yubatake
Hours: 7:00 to 20:00 (April to November), 9:00 to 20:00 (December to March)
Closed: No closing days
Admission: 500 yen
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This large public rotenburo (open air bath), located in Sainokawara Park, can accommodate 100 bathers. This outdoor bath offers nice seasonal views, especially of autumn colors in fall and snowy forests in winter.
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Otakinoyu
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15 minute walk from the Yubatake
Hours: daily 9:00 to 21:00 (entry until 20:00)
Closed: No closing days
Admission: 800 yen
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This public bath house offers a variety of indoor and outdoor baths. The main attraction is Awaseyu, a traditional wooden indoor bath house with seven tubs with water differing in acidity level and temperature (from 38 to 46 degrees). Awaseyu is gender mixed except during designated women-only time slots.
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Shirohatanoyu
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Next to the Yubatake
Hours: daily 5:00 to 23:00 (closed for cleaning around 8:00)
Admission: Free
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One of eighteen local communal baths, Shirohatanoyu is the closest to the Yubatake, just a few steps from the hot spring source. It has two baths that fit 2-4 people each. The water is extremely hot as it comes directly from the spring.
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Hours and Fees
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| Onsen Museum | | Hours: | 9:00 to 16:30 (entry until 16:00) | | Closed: | No closing days | | Admission: | 200 yen |
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Hotels and Ryokan
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Kiyoshigekan
Soak in 100% natural onsen at our affordable ryokan. Private chartered and open-air baths. 10min walk to Yubatake area.
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Hotel & Onsen Resort Nakazawa Village
Hot spring hotel and resort in the Kusatsu woods. Large communal outdoor baths as well as numerous beauty and sports facilities.
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Travel Community
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Ratings for Kusatsu Hot Springs:
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japan-guide.com Rating:
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best of Japan
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User Rating (by 69 users):
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87/100
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recommended
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Popularity of Kusatsu Hot Springs:
Users who have been to Kusatsu Onsen: 250
Users who have been to Kusatsu Hot Springs: 168
1st of 6 most visited sights in Kusatsu Onsen.
263rd of 726 most visited sights nationwide.
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