Gunma · Minakami Onsen
Minakami Onsen Fureai Koryukan
水上温泉 ふれあい交流館
A town-run day bath in the middle of the Minakami hot-spring street. Just one small indoor pool per gender, but 100% spring-fed sulfate water — an easy stop while strolling the town. Rest room, small shop and coin laundry give it the feel of a tourist office with a bath. 15 minutes on foot from Minakami Station. No soap provided.
- Price (adult)
- ¥700
- Hours
- 11:00–20:30(last entry 20:00)
- Closed
- Tue (open if a holiday)
- Access
- 15 min walk from JR Minakami Station
- Water type
- Sulfate spring
- Tattoos
- Ask ahead
- Phone
- 0278-72-8885
- Official site
- www.enjoy-minakami.jp ↗
- Open in Google Maps
- Google Maps ↗
Essentials
Stay in this onsen town
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Why go
- Center of the onsen street
- 100% spring-fed sulfate water
- Rest room and coin laundry
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
Baths
Price
Who with
Convenience
Sauna & wellness
Amenities
✔ Verified operating: 2026-09 るるぶ&more 2026
Prices and hours change. Check official sources before visiting.
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