Fukushima · Dake Onsen, Nihonmatsu
Dake Onsen Dake-no-yu
岳温泉 岳の湯
A public bathhouse (doubling as a self-catering lodge) in the centre of Dake Onsen, about 600 m up the slopes of Mt Adatara. The acidic spring is rare nationally; piped roughly 8 km from the source, the water cools on the way and arrives milky white with a slight tingle. The basement bath is indoor only but 100% free-flowing. Day use 10:00–19:00 (last entry), ¥400 for adults, closed Tuesdays. The sloping resort street keeps traces of the town's playful 'Nikoniko Republic' era and has a free foot bath. About 25 minutes by bus from Nihonmatsu Station; popular with hikers coming down Mt Adatara and skiers.
- Price (adult)
- ¥400
- Hours
- 10:00–19:00
- Closed
- Tue
- Access
- About 25 min by Fukushima Kōtsū bus from JR Nihonmatsu Station to 'Dake Onsen', then 2 min on foot; about 15 min by car from Nihonmatsu IC
- Water type
- Acidic spring
- Tattoos
- Ask ahead
- Phone
- 0243-24-2139
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Why go
- Rare acidic milky spring, free-flowing
- ¥400 public bath
- After hiking or skiing Mt Adatara
Before you go
- No official tattoo policy is published — ask at reception.
- Strongly acidic water — rinse off afterwards, avoid long soaks, and remove silver jewellery.
- The water runs hot (43–45°C). Don't add cold water; take short repeated dips instead.
- Payment is usually by ticket machine in cash — bring coins.
- Last entry is 30–60 minutes before closing.
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