Fukushima · Tsuchiyu Onsen
Tsuchiyu Onsen Naka-no-Yu Public Bath
土湯温泉 公衆浴場 中之湯
The public bath at the centre of Tsuchiyu Onsen, a spa village in the fold of the Azuma range about 40 minutes by bus from Fukushima Station. Rebuilt in 2018 in fragrant timber, it faces the Arakawa mountain stream. The alkaline bicarbonate water is used free-flowing without heating or recirculation — clear and soft but decidedly hot, so adding cold water to taste is the local custom. Besides separate indoor baths there is a private bath (¥1,500), handy for families and couples. Adults ¥500, children ¥250; open 09:00–21:00 (last entry 20:30), closed Tuesdays (open over New Year). The village has foot baths, workshops making Tsuchiyu kokeshi dolls, the steaming Arakawa source and another communal bath, Kajika-no-yu, so a stroll with a kokeshi-painting session fills a pleasant half day. 82 free parking spaces. About 20 minutes by car from Fukushima-nishi IC, and a convenient gateway to the Bandai-Azuma Skyline.
- Price (adult)
- ¥500
- Hours
- 09:00–21:00
- Closed
- Tue (open over New Year)
- Access
- Fukushima Kōtsū bus for Tsuchiyu Onsen from JR Fukushima Station east exit, about 40 min to the terminus then 3 min on foot; about 20 min by car from Fukushima-nishi IC via Route 115
- Water type
- Bicarbonate spring
- Tattoos
- Ask ahead
- Phone
- 024-563-3991
- Official site
- www.tcy.jp ↗
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Why go
- Riverside public bath rebuilt in 2018
- Unheated free-flowing water (hot; dilute as needed)
- ¥500; private bath ¥1,500; kokeshi village
Before you go
- No official tattoo policy is published — ask at reception.
- Payment is usually by ticket machine in cash — bring coins.
- Last entry is 30–60 minutes before closing.
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