Tochigi · Nikkō (town & Kiyotaki)
Nikkō Wanoshiro Onsen Yashio-no-yu
日光和の代温泉 やしおの湯
A city-run day spa in the Kiyotaki valley, between Nikkō's World Heritage shrines and the Irohazaka switchbacks. The all-granite main bath has a sauna and jacuzzi, and the garden-style rock rotenburo looks out to the Nikkō mountains. The alkaline simple spring is clear and silky — a 'beauty bath'. Open 10:00–21:00 (last entry 20:30), closed Thursdays (next day if a holiday) and over New Year. Adults from outside the city pay ¥1,000 (¥500 for residents). The canteen serves soba, udon and other light meals. About 20 minutes by bus from JR/Tōbu Nikkō Station to the 'Yashio-no-yu' stop — a popular finish after Tōshōgū or a trip to Lake Chūzenji and Kegon Falls.
- Price (adult)
- ¥1,000
- Hours
- 10:00–21:00
- Closed
- Thu (next day if holiday); Dec 30–Jan 1
- Access
- About 20 min by Tōbu bus (Okuhosoo line via Yashio-no-yu) from JR/Tōbu Nikkō Station to 'Yashio-no-yu'; about 5 min by car from Kiyotaki IC
- Water type
- Alkaline simple
- Tattoos
- Ask ahead
- Phone
- 0288-53-6611
- Official site
- www.city.nikko.lg.jp ↗
- Open in Google Maps
- Google Maps ↗
Essentials
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Why go
- Rock rotenburo facing the Nikkō peaks
- Silky alkaline 'beauty bath'
- After Tōshōgū or Lake Chūzenji
Before you go
- No official tattoo policy is published — ask at reception.
- Last entry is 30–60 minutes before closing.
Features
Sauna & wellness
Mood & scenery
Price
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Amenities
✔ Verified operating: 2026-09 Yahoo!トラベル（10–21時 受付20:30・木曜休・市外大人1,000円）／じゃらん（12/30–1/1休）
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