9 Public Baths and 3 Footbaths (ashi-yu)

Iizaka Onsen is one of the oldest hot spring sources in Japan, and it’s believed to have been discovered around 2,000 years ago. Try the steaming hot spring water! You can only experience it with genuine hot springs, whose water comes directly from the spring.

Iizaka Onsen’s hot spring water is steaming hot! Please come and experience this high temperature onsen which, even in Japan, is quite rare.

What is a Public Bath?

The history of public baths at Iizaka Onsen goes back over 1,000 years – the culture has been passed down over generations, and to this day, local people use the baths in their daily lives. The baths have survived as they not only function as places to bathe, but also as social meeting places for local people.
You will become an Iizaka connoisseur once you are settled in the steaming hot water. Try all 9 public baths and become an expert!

Hours for public baths

6:00-22:00

(all baths)

Notes

Admission *Children: 1-11 years old　　

Closed

Towel with/without　　

Soap with/without

Shampoo with/without

Public Bath Introductory level

Hako-Yu 波来湯

This public bath has a 1200-year history. The aging building was refurbished and reopened in January 2011, and is now very user-friendly. Two types of baths, a steaming hot water and a warm water bath, are available. Recommended as the first bath to try out at Iizaka Onsen.

Adults: 300 yen/Children: 150 yen　　

Tuesday

Available (250 yen)　　

Available (50 yen)　　

Available (100 yen)

* A bath set including a towel, soap and shampoo – 300 yen

Public Bath Intermediate level

Sabako-Yu鯖湖湯

The first public bath in Iizaka Onsen area. The interior of the bath is done in traditional Japanese style. Sabako-Yu is for those who want to try really hot water! Warning: it’s really hot. Recommended for those with previous onsen experience.

Adults: 200 yen/Children: 100 yen　　

Monday

Available (250 yen)　　

Available (50 yen)　　

Available (100 yen)

* A bath set including a towel, soap and shampoo – 300 yen