Nagano · Shirahone Onsen
Shirahone Onsen Awanoyu
白骨温泉 泡の湯
The signature inn of Shirahone, famous for milky-white water. Its highlight is a large mixed-gender open-air bath — the water is so opaque that women find it comfortable. Day use at midday only.
- Price (adult)
- ¥1,000
- Hours
- day use 10:30–13:30(last entry 13:00)
- Closed
- Wed & Thu (open during summer holidays); occasional closures
- Access
- About 90 min by bus from Matsumoto to Shirahone Onsen
- Water type
- Bicarbonate spring
- Tattoos
- Ask ahead
- Phone
- 0263-93-2101
- Official site
- www.awanoyu-ryokan.com ↗
- Open in Google Maps
- Google Maps ↗
Essentials
Stay in this onsen town
Compare and book stays in Shirahone Onsen. Day bathing itself needs no booking.
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Why go
- Large milky open-air bath (mixed)
- Lukewarm ~38°C, made for long soaks
- Carbonated bubbles cling to your skin
Before you go
- No official tattoo policy is published — ask at reception.
- There is a mixed-gender area. Check the description for bathing garments and women-only hours.
- Ryokan day-use hours are limited and may be suspended in peak season — phone the same morning.
- Last entry is 30–60 minutes before closing.
Features
Mood & scenery
Convenience
Amenities
✔ Verified operating: 2026-09 Go NAGANO 2025-05・shinshu.net（1,000円・10:30–13:30・水木休）
Prices and hours change. Check official sources before visiting.
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