Niigata · Matsunoyama Onsen
Matsunoyama Onsen Ryounkaku
松之山温泉 凌雲閣
A long-established inn in Matsunoyama Onsen, Tokamachi, Niigata, one of Japan's Three Great Medicinal Springs. The three-story wooden main building is a nationally registered tangible cultural property, lined with Shōwa-retro guest rooms. Its hot, salty 'fossil seawater' spring awaits, and day bathing is accepted.
- Price (adult)
- ¥500
- Hours
- 12:00-15:00
- Closed
- Irregular
- Access
- 81 Matsunoyama-Amadagoshi, Tokamachi, Niigata. About 20 minutes by car from Matsudai Station on the Hoku-Hoku Line (reservation shuttle available), or about 60 minutes by car from Shiozawa-Ishiuchi IC on the Kan-Etsu Expressway. Free parking available.
- Water type
- Simple spring
- Tattoos
- Ask ahead
- Phone
- 025-596-2100
- Official site
- ryounkaku.net ↗
- Open in Google Maps
- Google Maps ↗
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Why go
- Matsunoyama Onsen, one of Japan's Three Great Medicinal Springs; the wooden three-story main building is a registered cultural property
- A hot, salty 'fossil seawater' spring; the grand bath Kagami-no-Yu alternates between genders
- Day bathing for 500 yen; 12:00-15:00 (may be unavailable in busy periods)
About this onsen
Matsunoyama Onsen wells up in the mountains of Tokamachi, Niigata, with about 700 years of history, and is counted among Japan's Three Great Medicinal Springs alongside Arima and Kusatsu. Its fossil-seawater water, rich in organic matter, runs hot and salty and is reputed to keep the body warm. The satoyama landscape offers sights like the beech forest Bijinbayashi and the terraced rice fields of Hoshitōge. Ryounkaku's three-story wooden main building is a nationally registered tangible cultural property, retaining Shōwa-retro charm.
Good to know
Day bathing is 12:00-15:00 for 500 yen. However, it may be unavailable during busy periods, so confirming by phone before visiting is wise. The grand bath Kagami-no-Yu alternates between genders; there is no open-air bath, only indoor and private baths. A reservation shuttle runs from Matsudai Station on the Hoku-Hoku Line, so public transport works too. Winter brings heavy snow, so prepare your vehicle accordingly.
Before you go
- No official tattoo policy is published — ask at reception.
- Ryokan day-use hours are limited and may be suspended in peak season — phone the same morning.
- Payment is usually by ticket machine in cash — bring coins.
- Last entry is 30–60 minutes before closing.
Features
Baths
Rules & private
Mood & scenery
Convenience
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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