Aichi · Yuya Onsen, Shinshiro
Horai Yuyu Ariina (Yuya Onsen)
鳳来ゆ～ゆ～ありいな（湯谷温泉）
A city-run day-trip onsen in the Yuya Onsen village of Oku-Mikawa. The sodium–calcium chloride spring is a faintly brown, silky free-flowing bath. Spacious rotenburo, sauna, eatery and sports facilities, all for just ¥620. A 10-minute walk from JR Iida Line Yuya-Onsen Station.
- Price (adult)
- ¥620
- Hours
- 10:00–21:00 (last entry 20:15; opens 9:00 on weekends, holidays & summer break)
- Closed
- Tuesdays (next day if a holiday), Dec 29–Jan 1, maintenance closures in Mar & Oct
- Access
- 10 min on foot from JR Iida Line Yuya-Onsen Sta.; ~15 min (12 km) via Rte 151 from Shin-Tomei Shinshiro IC
- Water type
- Simple spring
- Tattoos
- Ask ahead
- Spring
- Sodium–calcium chloride spring (hypotonic neutral). Faintly brown and silky, with good heat retention.
- Baths
- Spacious rotenburo, indoor bath, sauna and cold plunge; plus rest area, eatery and sports facilities.
- Fees
- Baths: adult ¥620, child ¥310, infant ¥150; sports ¥530. Bring a towel or buy/rent one.
- Parking
- Free parking (~100 cars); ~15 min via Route 151 from Shin-Tomei Shinshiro IC.
- Around
- Near the village foot-bath and onsen stand, and Michi-no-Eki Horai Mikawa-Mitsuiishi; good access to Horai-kyo gorge.
- Phone
- 0536-32-2212
- Official site
- sanyurin.jp ↗
- Open in Google Maps
- Google Maps ↗
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Why go
- City-run onsen for just ¥620
- Silky brown chloride spring
- Large rotenburo, sauna & eatery
Silky Oku-Mikawa water for ¥620
Yuya Onsen is a quiet village of inns along the Ure and Itashiki rivers. Ariina, the city-run day facility at its entrance, serves the silky brown chloride spring free-flowing. The large rotenburo opens onto mountain scenery, with a sauna and cold plunge. Afterwards, enjoy local food at the eatery and relax in the rest area.
Tips for visiting
Closed Tuesdays (next day if a holiday). Last entry 20:15; opens earlier at 9:00 on weekends, holidays and summer break. A few maintenance days in March and October, so check ahead. A 10-minute walk from Yuya-Onsen Station makes it easy without a car. Bring or buy a towel.
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.
Features
Sauna & wellness
Convenience
Price
Who with
Amenities
✔ 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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