Shion no Yu (Natural Self-Owned Hot Spring)
天然自家源泉 星音の湯
Chichibu, Saitama, Kanto
Type
Public Bath
Rating
4.0
Tattoo Policy
Private Bathing Allowed
Prefecture
Saitama
About
Shion no Yu is a relaxing onsen facility in Chichibu with a calm, local atmosphere. It features both private and outdoor bathing options, plus a sauna and a relaxing day-spa feel with an on-site relaxation room.
Facilities & Amenities
🛁Private Bath
🌳Outdoor Bath
🔥Sauna
🍽️Restaurant
⛰️Rock Bath
Pricing
- •Apr 25, 2026–May 6 are holiday rates.
- •Bathing admission: 10:00–17:00 (bath towel, face towel, and in-house yukata included).
- •Weekdays: Adults (junior high age and up) ¥930 (members ¥900)
- •Children (age 3–elementary): ¥730 (members ¥700).
- •Sat/Sun/holidays & certain dates: Adults ¥1,030 (members ¥1,000)
- •Children ¥830 (members ¥800).
- •17:00–23:00 (bath towel and face towel included; winter hours may differ).
- •Weekdays: Adults ¥730 (members ¥700)
- •Children ¥530 (members ¥500).
- •Sat/Sun/holidays & certain dates: Adults ¥830 (members ¥800)
- •Children ¥630 (members ¥600).
- •Note: Please refrain from bathing for infants who are not yet potty-trained.
- •Children ages 0–2 enter free.
- •In-house yukata is available separately for ¥200 (after 17:00).
- •Private open-air baths (dedicated rooms): Tonight & Shingetsu (6 tatami rooms): 2 hours ¥4,000
- •3 hours ¥5,000
- •4 hours ¥6,000.
- •Izayoi (8 tatami rooms): 2 hours ¥5,000
- •3 hours ¥6,000
- •4 hours ¥7,000.
- •If using for 4 hours or more, add +¥1,000 per additional hour to the base price.
- •Room charges are per room.
- •The private open-air bath does not use spring water.
- •Meal orders for dedicated rooms are available.
- •Private bath requires an additional admission ticket.
- •Rock bath: 25 minutes ¥300 (includes rock-bath clothing and a towel).
Hot Spring Data
Source Name
Shion no Yu
Source Temperature
17.4°C
Reported Benefits
Nerve painMuscle painJoint painFrozen shoulder (shoulder stiffness)Sports paralysis (motor dysfunction)Stiffness in the jointsContusions (bruises)SprainsChronic digestive disordersHemorrhoidsCold sensitivityRecovery period after illnessFatigue recoveryHealth promotionCutsBurnsChronic skin disorders
Access & Directions
- •Free shuttle bus from Nagatoro Station and Minano Station (in front of Gono Ueno Yakkyoku) via shuttle.
- •From Chichibu Station: 20 minutes by taxi.
- •From Seibu-Chichibu Station: 25 minutes by taxi.
- •From Hanazono IC on the Kan-Etsu Expressway: 40 minutes by car (via the Minano-Yorii Bypass: 30 minutes).
Parking
On-site parking available: 100 spaces, free of charge.
Nearest Stations
- Onohara Station5.20 km
- Wadokurosai Station5.44 km
- Minano Station5.72 km
- Chichibu Station5.97 km
- Ohanabata Station6.40 km
- Chikabana Station7.20 km
- Kagemori Station7.82 km
- Yokose Station7.90 km
- Kamikunadoro Station8.28 km
- Urayamaguche Station8.47 km
Contact Information
Phone
0494-77-1188Address
483-2 Shimoyoshida, Chichibu, Saitama
埼玉県 秩父市 下吉田483-2
Hours
- •Indoor facilities: 10:00–22:00 (last entry / last admission 30 minutes before closing).
- •Weekends and holiday periods close at 23:00.
- •Rock-bath (Iwan-buk): 11:00–21:30.
- •Restaurant: 11:00–(last order 1 hour before closing).
- •Relaxation room: 10:30–21:30 (last reception 21:00).
Website
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