Shion no Yu (Natural Self-Owned Hot Spring)

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

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).

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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).

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