Miyagi · Tōgatta Onsen
Togatta Onsen Public Bath Kotobuki-no-yu
遠刈田温泉 共同浴場 壽の湯
One of the two public baths in the Togatta spa street, in a building raised by a shrine carpenter to recreate an Edo-period bath house. The source rises at 68 degrees, so water is added, and the bath runs flow-through with the water spilling constantly over the rim. It costs 400 yen for adults and 150 yen for elementary pupils and under, and is open 12:00 to 20:30 with last entry at 20:00. Soap and shampoo are not provided, so bring your own, and Kaminoyu is a short walk away, which makes it easy to do both.
- Price (adult)
- ¥400
- Hours
- 12:00–20:30 (last entry 20:00)
- Closed
- Irregular closing (check which days it is open)
- Access
- It stands in the middle of the Togatta spa street, a short walk from the other public bath, Kaminoyu. From Shiroishi-Zao Station on the JR line it is about 47 minutes by bus, then a few minutes on foot from the Togatta Onsen terminal.
- Water type
- Sulfate spring
- Tattoos
- Ask ahead
- Admission
- Bathing costs 400 yen for adults and 150 yen for elementary pupils and younger. Payment is in cash and reception closes at 20:00. As a public bath, there is no rest room or dining.
- Spring water
- A sodium-calcium sulphate and chloride spring rising at 68 degrees, so water is added. The water carries a pale yellow tint and an iron smell, and the tub runs rather hot at around 44 degrees. It is flow-through, with the water spilling over the rim without pause.
- Baths
- There is one inner bath each for men and women, with a tub big enough for five or six people to stretch out. In the old manner you turn hot and cold taps to set the temperature, and only some places have a shower. Soap and shampoo are not provided, so bring your own.
- Access & parking
- It stands in the middle of the Togatta spa street, a short walk from the other public bath, Kaminoyu. From Shiroishi-Zao Station on the JR line it is about 47 minutes by bus, then a few minutes on foot from the Togatta Onsen terminal. There is free parking.
- Day bathing
- It is open from 12:00 to 20:30, with reception until 20:00. Which days it runs can change with the season, so it is worth checking before setting out. Anyone wanting an early soak can use the fact that Kaminoyu nearby opens at 9:00.
- Phone
- 0224-34-1990
- Official site
- toogattaspa.jp ↗
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Why go
- A timber building recreating an Edo bath house
- Flow-through water spilling from the tub
- Public-bath price of 400 yen
A building recreating an Edo bath house
This public bath was built by a miya-daiku, a carpenter who works on shrines and temples. Its exterior recreates an Edo-period bath house and fits the old streetscape, and past a changing room that smells of wood the bathing room is right there. It is not large, but for that reason the water does not sit and is always turning over.
Kaminoyu and Kotobukinoyu
The Togatta spa street has two public baths. Kaminoyu, standing beside the square, opens at 9:00 in the morning with a foot bath alongside, which makes it easy for visitors. Kotobukinoyu opens at 12:00, is the smaller of the two, and its water is rich in iron, with a clear colour and smell. They are within walking distance, so many people do both in a row.
Practical tips for a visit
There is no soap or shampoo, so bring some or buy it on the spot. Payment is in cash and reception closes at 20:00. The water runs hot at around 44 degrees, so it is best to sit on the rim of the tub first and let the body adjust, and to take several short soaks rather than one long one.
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.
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✔ 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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