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Gozanoyu
4.2★ · 1,203 Google ratings · Kusatsu, Gunma · 草津温泉 御座之湯
✓ Day visitors✓ Kakenagashi
Before you go
Can you bathe here?
Day visitors
✓ YesStated on the facility's website
Hours
08:00–21:00From the facility's listing
Closed
2nd Wednesday monthlyStated on the facility's website
Last entry
19:30Stated on the facility's website
Tattoos
? Call aheadNo policy stated in the 39 recent reviews we read or on the facility's website
Price
¥900 adultRecent visitor reports indicate a change. The official site still lists ¥1,200
How we know this
- Day visitors: Multiple visitors used it as day-use bathers in 2026 with no restrictions reported; admission charged per visit. · stated on the facility's website, read 2026-09 · 3 visitors, May 2026 – Aug 2026
- Closed: stated on the facility's website, read 2026-09
- Last entry: stated on the facility's website, read 2026-09
- Price: Recent 2026 reviews cite 900 yen as adult day-use price; one 2026-07 review implied it was raised from an earlier price; 2021 price was 600 yen. · 2 visitors, Jul 2026 – Aug 2026
Atmosphere
The bath
What you’ll find
Gozanoyu is a day-use public bath in central Kusatsu with two distinct hot spring sources and tatami rest area overlooking the famous hot spring town.
Bath setup
Indoor baths
2.0Confirmed by recent visitor reports
Outdoor bath
✕ NoConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Sauna
✕ NoReported by one visitor
View
GardenReported by two visitors
Spring water
Spring type
sulfur, sodium-calcium sulfate-chlorideReported by two visitors
Bath temperature
43°CYubatake source 42–43 °C; Bandai source 44–45 °C; multiple visitors report the water as very hot.Reported by two visitors
Free-flowing (kakenagashi)
✓ FullFresh spring water flows continuously through the bath
How we know this
- Indoor baths: Two large indoor bath pools, each with a different spring source (Yubatake and Bandai). · 3 visitors, Aug 2026
- Outdoor bath: Facility has indoor baths only; visitors refer to other facilities for outdoor baths. · 3 visitors, Jul 2026 – Aug 2026
- Sauna: No sauna available; only two indoor bath pools. · 1 visitor, Aug 2026
- View: Second-floor rest area offers views of Yubatake hot spring plaza; prominently mentioned by multiple visitors. · 2 visitors, Aug 2026
- Spring type: Kusatsu's spring is strongly acidic sulfuric type; visitors note therapeutic properties for skin conditions. · 2 visitors, May 2026 – Jun 2026
- Bath temperature: Yubatake source 42–43 °C; Bandai source 44–45 °C; multiple visitors report the water as very hot. · 2 visitors, May 2026 – Aug 2026
- Free-flowing (kakenagashi): Visitors confirm the baths use fresh spring water flowing directly from the source. · 2 visitors, Jun 2026 – Aug 2026
Practical
What you need
Towels
For saleConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Soap & shampoo
✓ ProvidedConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Hair dryer
✓ YesHair dryers available but only four units; during peak times (Golden Week) long wait reported.Reported by two visitors
Facilities
Rest area
✓ YesReported by two visitors
How we know this
- Towels: Towels must be purchased; hand towel 380 yen, bath towel 1,000 yen; visitors advised to bring their own. · 3 visitors, Apr 2026 – Aug 2026
- Soap & shampoo: Shampoo, rinse, body soap, and additional skincare products provided at washing stations. · 3 visitors, Jun 2026 – Aug 2026
- Hair dryer: Hair dryers available but only four units; during peak times (Golden Week) long wait reported. · 2 visitors, May 2026 – Aug 2026
- Rest area: Large tatami-matted rest area on second floor; free to all day-use visitors. · 2 visitors, Jun 2026 – Aug 2026
Timing
When to go
Quietest Wednesday around 8:00. Busiest Sunday around 12:00.
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Quiet Busy
Based on Google visit patterns, not a forecast.
Weekly hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00–21:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 08:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00–21:00 |
Closed 2nd Wednesday monthly.
Getting there
How to get there
Nearest station
Haneo8.1 km in a straight line; bus or taxi from the station
Address
421 Kusatsu, Agatsuma District, Gunma 377-1711From the facility's listing
Show a driver
草津温泉 御座之湯The name in Japanese, for a taxi or at the counter
Phone
+81279-88-9000Japanese-speaking. For tattoos or private baths a call is the only sure answer
Website
onsen-kusatsu.comOfficial, in Japanese
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Questions
Common questions
Can I visit Gozanoyu without staying overnight?
Multiple visitors used it as day-use bathers in 2026 with no restrictions reported; admission charged per visit.
How much does Gozanoyu cost?
Recent 2026 reviews cite 900 yen as adult day-use price; one 2026-07 review implied it was raised from an earlier price; 2021 price was 600 yen.
Is the water free-flowing spring water?
Visitors confirm the baths use fresh spring water flowing directly from the source.
