Local Guide
5 Ibaraki Prefecture recommended day trip hot spring spots to visit with an overnight stay in Tsuchiura

Many Daytrip Destinations are dotted around Tsuchiura City, including Mt. Tsukuba and Sodegaura, surrounded by abundant nature. Not only will you be able to forget the hustle and bustle of daily life and relax in an extraordinary space, but you will also be able to unwind from the fatigue of your trip by soaking in a famous hot spring bath rich in beneficial properties. We have carefully selected such Daytrip Destinations where you can relax both body and soul.

Outdoor hot spring surrounded by cypress forest and overflowing with sunlight through the trees

In the Outdoor hot spring area, there is an
In the Outdoor hot spring area, there is an "Upper bath" with natural hot spring water, a "Lower bath" and a "Reclining bath".

A hot spring Property opened in April 2018 in a location surrounded by a cypress forest. In order to take advantage of the land's charm, the outdoor hot spring is arranged with the cypress trees left as much as possible, so you can soak in the hot spring with a refreshing feeling as if you are taking a forest bath. The sodium-chloride spring water gushing from 1,620 meters underground is said to have a high heat-retaining effect and does not easily cool down. In the outdoor hot spring area, a free clay pack service for women only is available at the reclining baths, which is also gaining popularity.

One of the largest rock baths in the area

In the bedrock bath using five types of ore, there is a
In the bedrock bath using five types of ore, there is a "beehive cave" that looks like a beehive and a women-only area.

The indoor baths include a highly concentrated carbon dioxide spring, attraction bath, electric bath, wax sauna, and water bath. The "Pulgama & Bedrock Hot Spring Bath" is the largest of its kind in the area, where you can lie on a pulgama that warms you with far-infrared radiation and a bedrock bath using various ores for relaxing. There is also a Restaurant where you can taste dishes made with special ingredients such as Ibaraki brand pork "Mimei Pork" and a café offering smoothies and vinegar drinks, perfect for recharging your energy after taking a hot bath.

Local Guide Comment
With a wide variety of baths, visitors can spend a whole day relaxing. The hot springs and bedrock baths are very popular among the locals, and the kamado-cooked rice served in the Restaurant is especially special after the hot springs and bedrock baths.
Tsukuba Onsen Kirari Bettei (Tsukuba Hot Spring Kirari Bettei)
  • Address 614-1 Nishi-Ohashi, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture MAP
  • Direction 15 minutes walk from Kenkyugakuen Station on the Tsukuba Express.
  • Direction Approximately 6 minutes from Kenkyugakuen Station on the Tsukuba Express Bus bound for Yatabe Window Center, and an approximately 3-minute walk from the Oosakai Bus Stop.
  • Business hours 9:00 - 24:00 (last admission at 23:00)
  • Closed Open all year (with maintenance closures several times a year)
  • Admission Fee Admission: Adults 1,050 yen (1,250 yen on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays), Elementary school students 650 yen (750 yen on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
    Pulgama & bedrock bath: +300 yen for use of hot cell (+330 yen on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)
  • TEL 029-846-2641
  • Parking Free of charge
  • Hot spring Sodium chloride spring（Low tonicity, weak alkalinity)
  • Memo Preschool children are not allowed to enter. Towels and bath towels included.

A hot spring located halfway up Mt. Tsukuba, famous for its beautiful skin.

The outdoor hot spring located behind the indoor jet bath is arranged to blend in with the natural surroundings of Tsukuba, giving it the feel of a secluded hot spring.
The outdoor hot spring located behind the indoor jet bath is arranged to blend in with the natural surroundings of Tsukuba, giving it the feel of a secluded hot spring.

A Daytrip Destinations Hot Spring Property located near Mt. Tsukuba hot spring source, "Futagami no Yu," is a highly alkaline hot spring with a pH of around 10, and is reputed to make your skin smooth and smooth. The indoor baths include a jet bath in the largest tub, a bubble bath, a water bath, and a sauna. The outdoor hot spring, where you can feel the magnificent nature of Tsukuba on your skin, is so soothing that many people linger in it for long periods of time, losing track of time as the wind blows pleasantly on the mountainside. In addition to separate hot springs for men and women, there are also private family baths with one indoor hot spring and one outdoor hot spring.

After taking a bath, you can relax in the tatami room.

The open-air hall with windows on all sides allows you to fully enjoy the natural beauty of Tsukuba.
The open-air hall with windows on all sides allows you to fully enjoy the natural beauty of Tsukuba.

Once you have fully enjoyed the hot spring water for beautiful skin, go to the hall on the first floor, which is open to everyone. The spacious tatami-mat flooring allows you to stretch your legs and take a relaxing break. Food and drinks are available, and the most popular dish is Tsukuba Udon, a specialty of Mt. Tsukuba's famous "Tsukuba Udon" is a popular dish. The udon is made with a variety of local ingredients such as Tsukuba chicken tsukune, Ibaraki pork loin, mushrooms, taros, and burdock root, and the double effect of the hot spring will further warm your body. Rental towels are available, so you can stop by empty-handed on your way home from a visit to Mt.

Local Guide Comment
Many people visit this popular hot spring spot after hiking Mount Tsukuba or visiting the Mount Tsukuba Shrine. The clear, colorless hot spring water is soft and moisturizes the skin.
Tsukuba hot spring Tsukuba-no-yu (Tsukuba-san hot spring Tsukuba-no-yu)
  • Address 64-9 Tsukuba, Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture MAP
  • Direction Approximately 38 minutes from Tsukuba Express Tsukuba Station by car.
  • Direction Approximately 40 minutes from Tsukuba Express Tsukuba Station by Kanto Railway Shuttle Bus bound for Tsutsujigaoka, approximately 15 minutes walk from Tsukuba Shrine Entrance Bus Stop.
  • Business hours 9:00 - 21:00 (last admission at 20:30)
  • Closed Open daily (closed for maintenance several times a year)
  • Admission Fee Admission: Adults 1,100 yen (1,300 yen on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays), elementary school students 800 yen (1,000 yen on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays), family bath 2,000 yen/45 min.
  • TEL 029-866-2983
  • Parking Free of charge
  • Hot spring Alkaline simple hot spring
  • Memo Rental towels: small and large 100 yen each, face towel 250 yen

Outdoor hot spring overlooking the countryside with abundant hot spring water

Outdoor hot spring with a view of the peaceful countryside between the trees
Outdoor hot spring with a view of the peaceful countryside between the trees

Daytrip Destinations, filled with hot spring water pumped up from 2,000 meters underground, is a great place to stop by when driving from the Tsuchiura/Tsukuba area to the Hitachinaka City area. The hot spring water is very rare in the area, and visitors can enjoy the refreshing feeling of the bicarbonate spring water and the warming sensation of the chlorinated spring water. As the name suggests, the outdoor hot spring "Ichimono-no-yu" overlooks the peaceful countryside of Hitachinaka City and the cityscape of Mito City. Many repeat visitors come back season after season to enjoy the seasonal views.

Enjoy handmade soba noodles and tofu at the Restaurant.

Ooebitenzaru Soba
Ooebitenzaru Soba" (Soba noodle with shrimp and vegetable tempura): 1,180 yen

The indoor baths include a high-concentration carbonated spring, a jet bath, a white bath, a water bath, and a high-temperature sauna. In addition, the "Pullmaga & bedrock bath hot cell," which is said to be highly effective in detoxifying the body, is available for the price of the admission fee plus rental indoor clothes. In the Dining Area, be sure to try the buckwheat noodles made in the restaurant every morning and the handmade tofu carefully prepared from domestic soy milk. Popular dishes include soba noodles with crispy fried seasonal vegetables and tempura, and yudofu, a simple tofu dish that allows you to enjoy the true taste of tofu. This Property is not only a place where you can heal from your daily fatigue, but also a place where you can become beautiful and healthy from the inside out.

Local Guide Comment
The rest area is clean, and visitors can enjoy the hot spring, sauna, and bedrock bath all day long. You can forget about everyday life and relax your body and mind.
Hitachinaka Onsen Kirakuri Betei (Hitachinaka Onsen Kirari Betei)
  • Address 640-2 Oaza Ichige, Hitachinaka-shi, Ibaraki MAP
  • Direction Approx. 8 min. by car from JR Katsuta Station
  • Direction From JR Mito Station, take the Tsukuba Bus bound for Katsuta Office (approx. 9 mins), get off at Tsukuba-dai Bus Stop (approx. 5 mins walk), or take the Tsukuba Bus bound for Ibaradaimae Office (approx. 10 mins) from JR Katsuta Station, get off at Tsukuba-dai Bus Stop (approx. 5 mins walk).
  • Business hours 8:00 - 23:00 (last admission at 22:00) *Opening hours are subject to change. Please inquire.
  • Closed Open all year (with maintenance closures several times a year)
  • Admission Fee Bathing fee Simple course: Adults 940 yen (990 yen on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays),
    Relaxed course: Adults: 1,260 yen (1,420 yen on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)
    Elementary school students: 620 yen (720 yen on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays)
  • TEL 029-229-2641
  • Parking Free of charge
  • Age limit Preschool children are not allowed to enter.
  • Hot spring Sodium-hydrogencarbonate and chloride spring

Spacious outdoor hot spring with a view of Mt.

Manyo no Yu
Manyo no Yu" is surrounded by nature, including Mt.

This one-day hot spring is located in a satoyama in the Yogo district of Ishioka City, which preserves the original Japanese landscape of peaceful countryside. There are two baths with different views, "Manyo no Yu" on the south side and "Mahora no Yu" on the north side, which can be enjoyed by men and women on different days. Manyo no Yu is popular for its outdoor hot spring with a view of Mt. Tsukuba and its glass-walled dry sauna. Shinshu-no-yu has an outdoor hot spring made of Tsukuba stone overlooking the countryside, as well as a mist sauna. The spring water, pumped up from 1,300 m underground, is said to be effective for skin beautification as well as for improving sensitivity to cold and neuralgia.

A product store with a wide selection of local vegetables and specialties.

The
The "Yurinosato Product Center," where fresh ingredients are sold directly and locals also visit to buy them.

Inside the museum are the Shiho Dining Area and the Yurinosato Product Center, both operated by JA Yasato. At Shiho, where you can taste local gourmet specialties, you will find not only standard dishes such as Hitachiniku beef, known as one of the three major brands of Hitachiniku, "Hitachinoku no Shine" brand pork, and Hitachiniku Autumn Soba, but also seasonal dishes that make the most of seasonal ingredients. The Yurinosato Product Hall is filled with fresh vegetables and other local products. The shop also offers a variety of items that make perfect souvenirs, such as the grated vegetable dressing (with honey) used at Shiho.

Local Guide Comment
The most popular feature is the outdoor hot spring with a spectacular view of Mt. Tsukuba. Once you visit, you are sure to become a repeat customer.
Yasato Hot Spring Yurinosato (Yasato Onsen Yurinosato)
  • Address 1416 Obata, Ishioka-shi, Ibaraki MAP
  • Direction Approximately 24 minutes by car from JR Joban Line Ishioka Station
  • Direction From JR Ishioka Station, take the Sekitetsu Green Bus bound for Kakioka Shako via Flower Park (approx. 35 mins), alight at Hosonai and walk approx. 5 mins.
  • Business hours 10:00-22:00 (last admission at 21:30)
    For the time being, open from 9:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (last admission at 8:30 p.m.)
    Please check the website for details.
  • Closed The 2nd and 4th Monday of the month (or the following day if the Monday is a national holiday), January 1
    *For the time being, the museum is closed every Monday (or the following day if the Monday is a national holiday).
    Please check the website for details.
  • Admission Fee Admission: Adults 830 yen (1,040 yen on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays; 210 yen discount from 19:00), elementary school students and younger 410 yen (520 yen on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays) *Free for children under 3
  • TEL 0299-42-4126
  • Parking Free of charge
  • Hot spring Simple weak radioactivity hot spring
  • Memo Rental towels and bath towels 100 yen each

A great location overlooking Kasumigaura

Soak in the glass-walled indoor bath and enjoy the view of Kasumigaura all to yourself.
Soak in the glass-walled indoor bath and enjoy the view of Kasumigaura all to yourself.

A one-day natural hot spring facing Kasumigaura. The yellowish-brown hot spring water from the lakeside is characterized by its moist and smooth texture. The Public hot spring and Outdoor hot spring are located on the top floor of the Property and offer a panoramic view of Kasumigaura. When the weather is fine, you can even see Mt. The ever-changing view of the lake is so beautiful that you will want to keep looking at it. The sunset view, especially when the sun sets over the lake, has been highly praised as beautiful, almost like a landscape painting. The Public hot spring, which is changed regularly, is also known to relieve fatigue.

Dining Area with Tatami mats offers a wide variety of dishes.

The
The "Suigo-no-Ma" is a tatami room-style rest and Dining Area. Kasumigaura can be seen from the windows of the restaurant.

The rest and Dining Area "Suigo no Ma" offers an extensive menu of set meals, noodles such as soba, udon, and ramen noodles, as well as light meals and sweet treats. In addition, the Tennozaki Tourism Exchange Center "Coteras," which is attached to the day hot spring, has a marché and a café overlooking the inner garden. In addition to produce, the Marche sells a wide variety of specialty products representative of Ibaraki Prefecture. The center is also certified as a "Cycle Support Station" with bicycle parking racks, and air fills and tools available for rent, making it a perfect spot to take a break while cycling.

Local Guide Comment
This hot spring is located along the Tsukuba-Kasumigaura Rinrin Road. There is a free footbath, which many cyclists use to relieve the fatigue of their feet.
Asso Hot Spring Shiraho no Yu
  • Address 421-3 Aso, Katao City, Ibaraki Prefecture MAP
  • Direction Approx. 18 min. by car from JR Ushioji Station
  • Business hours 10:00 - 21:00 (last admission at 20:00)
  • Closed Wednesday
  • Admission Fee Admission: Adults 740 yen (530 yen from 17:00), elementary school students and younger 310 yen (210 yen from 17:00)
  • TEL 0299-80-6622
  • Parking Free of charge
  • Hot spring Metasilicate-containing spring
  • Memo Rental towel 110 yen, rental robe 220 yen
The information in this article is current as of the date of the update. Please check before visiting as they are subject to change.