Kawayu Hot Spring

Kawayu Hot Spring is a unique hot spring. Anywhere you dig along the riverbank springs up hot water. The holes in the riverbank are the tubs for bathing.

In summer, people enjoy the warm waters of the hot spring while playing in the pristine currents of the Ohtou River.
If you can' t believe it' s a hot spring, then why not check it out? The sensation of digging your own bathtub is fantastic.

In winter (November to February), the mammoth Senninburo open-air bath opens!
Come experience the rustic beauty of the changing seasons at Kawayu Hot Spring. We are looking forward to seeing you.

Kawayu Hot Spring District (Water quality: Pure natural spring, 73 degree; Effective against when drunk: Digestive disorders, diabetes, gout; Effective against by bathing: Nervous disorders, diabetes)

Everyone is welcome, but if you are not staying at one of the local lodgings, bring a shovel with you.
In addition to digging your own bath in the riverbank, a public bathhouse is located nearby. Free parking for approximately 50 cars can be found about 200 m downstream. The pool and parking lot are open from 9:00 thru 17:00.
During the Senninburo season, you are not allowed to dig your own bath.
Lodging guide Kawayu Hot Spring Public Bathhouse
Map of Kawayu Hot Spring District

Coffee shop FINE
(close to Kawayu-Onsen bus stop）
Located along the river (0735-42-1631)

Coffee shop SHIBA
(close to Kameya-Mae bus stop)
Located next to the public hot bath along the river (0735-42-0258)
Coffee shop KOBUCHI
(next to Kawayu-Onsen bus stop)Located next to Sansuikan along the river (0735-42-0432)

Kawayu Hot Spring Public Restroom
Located across Kawayu-Kaitaku Bridge. For details, click here.
Kawayu Juniyakushi
Juniyakushi is the guardian deity of Kawayu Hot Spring. Since the faithful have been gathering here for centuries, it is said that praying to Juniyakushi helps cure nervous and internal disorders. Every January 12, a thick rope is strung across the river and each household hangs a paper tiger of their own design and crafting to ask for protection against illness and accident.
Lodging guide
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