Hokkaido · Hakodate city (Yachigashira)
Yachigashira Onsen
谷地頭温泉
Hakodate's signature day-use hot spring at the foot of Mt Hakodate, five minutes on foot from the Yachigashira tram terminus. Opened by the city in 1953 and privatised in 2013, when a sauna was added. The high-ceilinged bathroom feels airy; the rust-brown sodium-chloride water is strong and on the hot side, and the open-air bath is star-shaped after Goryōkaku fort. Adults pay just ¥490; open 06:00–22:00 (last entry 21:00), closed 2nd Tuesdays. A 'hands-free set' with towels is sold and there is a canteen. Close to the Mt Hakodate ropeway, Cape Tachimachi and the morning market — bathe with the locals at dawn or to round off a day of sightseeing. Soap and shampoo provided.
- Price (adult)
- ¥490
- Hours
- 06:00–22:00
- Closed
- 2nd Tue
- Access
- 5 min on foot from the Yachigashira tram stop (about 15 min by tram from Hakodate Station); about 25 min by car from Hakodate Airport
- Water type
- Simple spring
- Tattoos
- Ask ahead
- Phone
- 0138-22-8371
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Why go
- Foot of Mt Hakodate, 5 min from the tram
- Strong rust-brown water, star-shaped bath
- From 6 am for ¥490; towel set sold
Before you go
- No official tattoo policy is published — ask at reception.
- As a communal bath there is no soap or shampoo — bring your own or buy at the shop.
- Payment is usually by ticket machine in cash — bring coins.
- Last entry is 30–60 minutes before closing.
Features
Sauna & wellness
Price
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✔ Verified operating: 2026-09 ゆる〜と（大人490円・6–22時 受付21:00・第2火曜休）／じゃらん
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