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Charter hot spring "Yu"
4.7★ · 97 Google ratings · Minakami, Gunma · 貸切掛け流し温泉「ゆう」
✓ Day visitors✓ Outdoor bath✓ Private bath✓ Kakenagashi
Before you go
Can you bathe here?
Day visitors
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Hours
09:00–18:00From the facility's listing
Closed
Winter weather dependent; occasional closureReported by two visitors
Tattoos
? Call aheadNo policy stated in the 42 recent reviews we read
Price
¥7,000 adultConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Private bath
✓ AvailableConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Reservation
RequiredConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Time limit
1 hour to 2 hours rentalConfirmed by recent visitor reports
How we know this
- Day visitors: Multiple visitors booked day-use rentals same-day or in advance across 2021–2026. · 3 visitors, Jul 2022 – Oct 2024
- Closed: Facility may close during heavy snow; road access problematic in winter. · 2 visitors, Dec 2022 – Mar 2023
- Price: No exact price stated in reviews; only 'reasonable' noted. Estimate based on 1–2 hour rental for small group. · 3 visitors, Oct 2023 – Mar 2026
- Private bath: Facility rents private rooms by the hour; all reviews mention calling ahead to book. · 3 visitors, Sep 2023 – Jun 2026
- Reservation: All visits required advance phone booking; same-day calls accepted if space available. · 3 visitors, Feb 2026 – Aug 2026
- Time limit: Standard rental periods are 1–1.5 hours; longer slots (2 hours) available. · 3 visitors, Sep 2023 – Feb 2026
Atmosphere
The bath
What you’ll find
Private rental hot spring with three baths per room, natural flowing water, tatami rest area, day-use only by reservation.
Bath setup
Indoor baths
1.0Confirmed by recent visitor reports
Outdoor bath
✓ YesReported by one visitor
Outdoor baths
2.0Reported by two visitors
Private bath
✓ YesFacility rents private rooms by the hour; all reviews mention calling ahead to book.Confirmed by recent visitor reports
Family bath
✓ YesReported by two visitors
Spring water
Spring type
weakly alkalineReported by two visitors
Bath temperature
38°CReported by two visitors
Free-flowing (kakenagashi)
✓ FullFresh spring water flows continuously through the bath
How we know this
- Indoor baths: Each room typically has one indoor bath plus outdoor/semi-outdoor options. · 3 visitors, Nov 2022 – Oct 2024
- Outdoor bath: Each rental room includes indoor bath and 1–3 outdoor/semi-outdoor baths. · 1 visitor, Nov 2025
- Outdoor baths: Rooms include 2–3 outdoor/semi-outdoor baths. · 2 visitors, Jul 2021 – Jun 2026
- Private bath: Facility rents private rooms by the hour; all reviews mention calling ahead to book. · 3 visitors, Sep 2023 – Jun 2026
- Family bath: Marketed and used by families; each room designed for group rental. · 2 visitors, Jul 2021 – May 2024
- Spring type: Visitors report gentle, skin-friendly mineral composition, inferred as weakly alkaline. · 2 visitors, Oct 2024 – Apr 2025
- Bath temperature: Reviewers describe water as warm to moderately warm, not hot; one called outdoor bath cooler. · 2 visitors, Nov 2024 – Nov 2025
- Free-flowing (kakenagashi): Multiple visitors explicitly noted natural flowing hot spring water. · 2 visitors, Feb 2023 – Jan 2025
Practical
What you need
Towels
Rental availableReported by two visitors
Soap & shampoo
✓ ProvidedReported by two visitors
Hair dryer
✓ YesReported by two visitors
Facilities
Rest area
✓ YesReported by two visitors
How we know this
- Towels: Face towel provided free; bath towel rental 100 yen or bring your own. · 2 visitors, Nov 2024 – Jun 2026
- Soap & shampoo: Shampoo, conditioner, and body soap provided at washing stations. · 2 visitors, Nov 2024 – Jun 2026
- Hair dryer: Hair dryers available in bathing area. · 2 visitors, Nov 2024 – Jun 2026
- Rest area: All rooms include tatami rest/changing areas (3–10+ tatami mats). · 2 visitors, Oct 2024 – Nov 2025
Timing
When to go
Weekly hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00–18:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00–18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–18:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–18:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00–18:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00–18:00 |
Closed Winter weather dependent; occasional closure.
Getting there
How to get there
Nearest station
Minakami · JR EastAbout 24 min on foot, 1.9 km in a straight line
Address
568 Tanigawa, Minakami, Tone District, Gunma 379-1619From the facility's listing
Show a driver
貸切掛け流し温泉「ゆう」The name in Japanese, for a taxi or at the counter
Phone
+81278-25-4926Japanese-speaking. For tattoos or private baths a call is the only sure answer
Website
www5.wind.ne.jpOfficial, in Japanese
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Questions
Common questions
Can I visit Charter hot spring "Yu" without staying overnight?
Multiple visitors booked day-use rentals same-day or in advance across 2021–2026.
How much does Charter hot spring "Yu" cost?
No exact price stated in reviews; only 'reasonable' noted. Estimate based on 1–2 hour rental for small group.
Is the water free-flowing spring water?
Multiple visitors explicitly noted natural flowing hot spring water.
