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Chiyono-yu
4.4★ · 484 Google ratings · Kusatsu, Gunma · 千代乃湯（無料共同浴場）
✓ Day visitors✓ Kakenagashi
Before you go
Can you bathe here?
Day visitors
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Hours
06:00–23:00From the facility's listing
Tattoos
? Call aheadNo policy stated in the 40 recent reviews we read
Price
Free adultReported by two visitors
Private bath
✕ NoConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Time limit
time-restricted hoursReported by two visitors
Bathing
Men and women separateConfirmed by recent visitor reports
How we know this
- Day visitors: Multiple visitors confirm tourists can enter free of charge during daytime and early morning hours. · 3 visitors, Apr 2026 – Aug 2026
- Price: Free admission for day-use visitors confirmed in multiple reviews from 2026. · 2 visitors, Feb 2026 – Mar 2026
- Private bath: Only one small communal bath; visitors report capacity of 2–4 people maximum, no private rental option. · 3 visitors, Jan 2026 – Apr 2026
- Time limit: Access available from 6 AM but restricted to certain hours; exact closing time not stated in reviews. · 2 visitors, Feb 2026 – Aug 2026
- Bathing arrangement: Separate male and female baths; one additional bath reserved for locals only. · 3 visitors, Mar 2026 – May 2026
Atmosphere
The bath
What you’ll find
Free public hot spring in Kusatsu with one small bath, acidic water, lower temperature than nearby baths, popular with tourists seeking gentler entry.
Bath setup
Indoor baths
1.0Reported by two visitors
Outdoor bath
✕ NoReported by two visitors
Private bath
✕ NoConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Spring water
Spring type
acidic, sulfur-containing aluminum sulfate-chlorideSpring analyzed as acidic sulfur spring with pH ~2.1; strong enough that soap/shampoo cannot be used and acidic metals like rings may corrode.Confirmed by recent visitor reports
Bath temperature
43°CTemperature readings range 42–48°C depending on timing and water tap adjustment; most visitors report 42–44°C, lower than other free baths in Kusatsu.Confirmed by recent visitor reports
Free-flowing (kakenagashi)
✓ FullFresh spring water flows continuously through the bath
How we know this
- Indoor baths: One small communal bath only; capacity 2–4 people maximum. · 2 visitors, Dec 2025 – Mar 2026
- Outdoor bath: Facility is a small indoor structure; no outdoor bath mentioned in any review. · 2 visitors, Feb 2026 – Apr 2026
- Private bath: Only one small communal bath; visitors report capacity of 2–4 people maximum, no private rental option. · 3 visitors, Jan 2026 – Apr 2026
- Spring type: Spring analyzed as acidic sulfur spring with pH ~2.1; strong enough that soap/shampoo cannot be used and acidic metals like rings may corrode. · 3 visitors, Jan 2026 – Mar 2026
- Bath temperature: Temperature readings range 42–48°C depending on timing and water tap adjustment; most visitors report 42–44°C, lower than other free baths in Kusatsu. · 4 visitors, Mar 2026 – Aug 2026
- Free-flowing (kakenagashi): Reviews describe continuous hot spring flow from tap; no recirculation mentioned. · 2 visitors, Jan 2026 – May 2026
Practical
What you need
Facilities
Rest area
✕ NoReported by one visitor
Restaurant
✕ NoReported by one visitor
How we know this
- Rest area: Only changing room and bath; no rest/relaxation area mentioned. · 1 visitor, Mar 2026
- Restaurant: No food or drink facility mentioned; facility is a simple public bath only. · 1 visitor, Jan 2026
Timing
When to go
Quietest Monday around 11:00. Busiest Sunday around 10:00.
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Quiet Busy
Based on Google visit patterns, not a forecast.
Weekly hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 06:00–23:00 |
| Tuesday | 06:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 06:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 06:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 06:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 06:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 06:00–23:00 |
Getting there
How to get there
Nearest station
Haneo8.2 km in a straight line; bus or taxi from the station
Address
367-4 Kusatsu, Agatsuma District, Gunma 377-1711From the facility's listing
Show a driver
千代乃湯（無料共同浴場）The name in Japanese, for a taxi or at the counter
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Questions
Common questions
Can I visit Chiyono-yu without staying overnight?
Multiple visitors confirm tourists can enter free of charge during daytime and early morning hours.
How much does Chiyono-yu cost?
Free admission for day-use visitors confirmed in multiple reviews from 2026.
Is the water free-flowing spring water?
Reviews describe continuous hot spring flow from tap; no recirculation mentioned.
