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Kawaji hot spring Yakushi no Yu

Yakushi no Yu, located on the opposite bank of the Oga River from Yukemuri no Sato Kashiwaya, is a one-day hot spring featuring a mixed bathing outdoor hot spring.
There are indoor baths (separate for men and women) and mixed bathing Outdoor hot springs inside the Property, and bathing while listening to the murmuring of the Oga River up close gives you a sense of freedom and truly being at one with nature.
However, the mixed bathing outdoor hot spring is located near a bridge and is visible from the other side of the river, so those who are concerned about being seen are advised to use the indoor baths or private baths (extra charge).

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Supporters

The clear, colorless water is soft and tepid, allowing you to warm yourself slowly. It is also popular as "hot water for beautiful skin.

Private baths that can be enjoyed with children

The Property has separate indoor baths for men and women, as well as private baths for families. The baths are private rooms from the changing rooms, so even if you have small children with you, you can take a relaxing bath without worrying about being seen.
Kawaji hot spring has been called "Yakushi-yu" in honor of Yakushi Nyorai (Medicine Buddha) because it is believed to be effective against all illnesses. The spirit of soaking in the hot spring and praying for good health has never changed, and this hot spring Property is loved by travelers and local residents alike.

Kawaji hot spring Yakushi no Yu

• 278-2 Kawaji, Kawaji Hot Spring, Nikko City, Nikko MAP
• 10 min. walk from Kawaji Yumoto Station
• 10:00 - 20:00 (reception until 19:30)
• Wednesdays (or the following day if the Wednesday is a national holiday)
  Open daily from December 29 to January 5
• Adults 1,000 yen Elementary school students 4 years old and up 700 yen
  Infants free of charge (before elementary school age) Private bath (50 min.) 3,080 yen
  Special discount for citizens
• 0288-78-0229
• Free of charge
• Simple hot spring (mildly alkaline hypotonic hot spring)

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Roadside Station Yunishikawa One-day hot spring

This is a one-day hot spring located at "Roadside Station Yunishigawa" which is integrated with "Yunishigawa Onsen Station" on the Noiwa Railway Aizu-Kinugawa Line. This is a roadside station with a natural hot spring, a rarity in Japan.
There are separate indoor baths for men and women and a bath with a view (rock bath and hinoki bath). As of 2017, on odd-numbered months, women have rock baths and men have hinoki baths. On even-numbered months, the opposite is true.
There is also a Japanese-style lounge where you can relax, although eating and drinking are not allowed. If you would like to have a meal, a Dining Area using local ingredients is available on the first floor of the Roadside Station.

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Supporters

The temperature is slightly hot, and the refreshing feeling is pleasant.

Roadside Station Yunishikawa One-day hot spring

• 478-1 Nishikawa, Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture MAP
• Short walk from Yunishigawa hot spring station
• 10:00 - 20:00 (last admission at 19:00)
• Tuesdays (except August, October, November and February)
• Junior high school students and over, 64 years old and under: 500 yen (citizen), 1,000 yen (non-citizen)
  65 years old and over: 300 yen (citizen), 1,000 yen (non-citizen)
  Elementary school students: 250 yen (citizen), 700 yen (non-citizen)
  Less than elementary school students: 250 yen (citizen) 700 yen (non-citizen)
  
• 0288-78-1222
• Free of charge
• Simple hot spring (alkaline hypotonic high hot spring)