Yamanashi · Kawaguchiko & Fujiyoshida
Yoshinoike Onsen
葭之池温泉
A day-bath house of 1856 still standing on the edge of Fujiyoshida. A two-storey timber building and a thatched main hall remain, and the bath room shows its beams under a high ceiling, with a black-granite tub set in steps. The water is a soft simple spring of the Mt Fuji foothills, a cold mineral spring; there is no open-air bath, but a small courtyard garden can be watched from the water. Two hours costs 750 yen for adults, a full day from 9:00 to 17:00 is 1,500 yen, and the evening hours after 17:00 are 1,000 yen. There is a large hall for resting, where the local Yoshida udon is served. It closes on Wednesdays, though it does open on some days depending on the season.
- Price (adult)
- ¥750
- Hours
- 9:00-21:00(last entry 20:30)
- Closed
- Wednesdays (opens on some days by season)
- Access
- About one minute on foot from Yoshinoike-Onsen-mae Station on the Fujikyu Line. By car it is about 12 minutes from Kawaguchiko IC on the Chuo Expressway, and the Fujiyoshida-Nishikatsura smart interchange can also be used.
- Tattoos
- Ask ahead
- Admission
- Two hours costs 750 yen for adults and 300 yen for children from infancy to elementary age. A full day from 9:00 to 17:00 is 1,500 yen and 800 yen, while the evening hours from 17:00 to 21:00 on Fridays to Mondays are 1,000 yen and 500 yen.
- Baths
- There is no open-air bath, but a deep tub of black granite is set in steps, and a small courtyard garden lies outside the window. Cherry blossom can be seen in spring and hydrangea in early summer.
- Spring water
- A simple spring rising in the foothills of Mt Fuji, classed as a cold mineral spring. The water is known for being very soft, and tea is made with water boiled in a traditional stove.
- Access & parking
- About one minute on foot from Yoshinoike-Onsen-mae Station on the Fujikyu Line. By car it is about 12 minutes from Kawaguchiko IC on the Chuo Expressway, with free parking for 25 cars.
- Day bathing
- It closes on Wednesdays, though it does open on some days depending on the season. Hand towels sell for 270 yen and bath towels for 500 yen, while soap and a hair dryer come with the fee. There are no lockable lockers.
- Tattoos
- No tattoo rule is posted. The prefecture's official tourism listing does describe the place as tattoo-friendly, so confirming by phone before a visit is the safe course.
- Phone
- 0555-22-3362
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Why go
- A timber bath house from 1856
- A stepped black-granite tub and a courtyard garden
- A large hall serving Yoshida udon
A timber bath house standing since 1856
It opened in 1856 and keeps its old form on the edge of Fujiyoshida. A thatched main hall and a two-storey timber building adjoin, and inside the bath room thick beams appear under a high ceiling. The tub is built of black granite in steps, giving it depth, with a non-slip finish that makes it easier for older visitors. Cherry blossom comes to the small courtyard garden in spring and hydrangea in early summer.
Prices and how to spend the time
For a short stop the two-hour rate of 750 yen is convenient, while a full day from 9:00 to 17:00 at 1,500 yen suits those planning to rest. From Friday to Monday there is also a separate evening rate for 17:00 to 21:00. Use of the large hall comes with the fee, so you can lie down after bathing, and there is a dining room selling udon and rice dishes. A private room can be hired by the day, which works for a family wanting quiet.
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
Mood & scenery
Baths
Price
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Amenities
✔ Verified operating: 2026-10 Operating status and rates cross-checked against the official site and onsen guides (full source notes in Japanese on the JA page)
Prices and hours change. Check official sources before visiting.
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