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Ikoi-no-yu
4.0★ · 149 Google ratings · Minakami, Gunma · いこいの湯
✓ Day visitors✓ Kakenagashi
Before you go
Can you bathe here?
Day visitors
✓ YesReported by two visitors
Hours
10:00–22:00From the facility's listing
Tattoos
? Call aheadNo policy stated in the 40 recent reviews we read or on the facility's website
Price
¥300 adultConfirmed by recent visitor reports
How we know this
- Day visitors: Multiple visitors reported day-use entry from 2023–2026, paying 300 yen at a vending machine. · 2 visitors, Aug 2024 – May 2026
- Price: Price consistently 300 yen from 2023 to 2026; paid via vending machine. · 5 visitors, Oct 2025 – Aug 2026
Atmosphere
The bath
What you’ll find
Unattended public bath in Sarugakyo onsen with scalding-hot source-fed water; 300 yen, cash only, no amenities.
Bath setup
Indoor baths
1.0Confirmed by recent visitor reports
Outdoor bath
✕ NoReported by one visitor
Spring water
Spring type
colorless, odorless mineralConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Source temperature
50°CLocals report source temperature exceeds 50°C; morning baths reported hottest.Reported by two visitors
Bath temperature
47°CMeasured temperatures range 42–50°C; 47°C reported at 2025-03 morning visit; noted extremely hot, often requiring dilution with tap water.Confirmed by recent visitor reports
Free-flowing (kakenagashi)
✓ FullFresh spring water flows continuously through the bath
How we know this
- Indoor baths: Single indoor bath holding approximately 5–6 people. · 3 visitors, Dec 2023 – Aug 2026
- Outdoor bath: No outdoor bath mentioned; only indoor bath described. · 1 visitor, Aug 2026
- Spring type: Described as clear, colorless, odorless; no sulfur or distinctive mineral smell noted. · 3 visitors, Mar 2025 – Aug 2026
- Source temperature: Locals report source temperature exceeds 50°C; morning baths reported hottest. · 2 visitors, Oct 2024
- Bath temperature: Measured temperatures range 42–50°C; 47°C reported at 2025-03 morning visit; noted extremely hot, often requiring dilution with tap water. · 4 visitors, Aug 2024 – Mar 2025
- Free-flowing (kakenagashi): Consistently described as source-fed in reviews from 2023–2026. · 3 visitors, Jan 2026 – Aug 2026
Practical
What you need
Payment
✕ Cash onlyVending machine accepts yen notes and coins; no card or QR payment mentioned in any review.Confirmed by recent visitor reports
Hair dryer
✕ NoConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Facilities
Rest area
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
How we know this
- Payment: Vending machine accepts yen notes and coins; no card or QR payment mentioned in any review. · 3 visitors, Jun 2024 – Mar 2026
- Hair dryer: No hair dryers available. · 3 visitors, Feb 2024 – Aug 2026
- Rest area: Small tatami rest room (3 tatami mats); one review noted mildew smell. · 3 visitors, Jan 2024 – Aug 2026
Timing
When to go
Quietest Tuesday around 13:00. Busiest Sunday around 18:00.
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Quiet Busy
Based on Google visit patterns, not a forecast.
Weekly hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00–22:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 10:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00–22:00 |
Getting there
How to get there
Nearest station
Kamimoku9.6 km in a straight line; bus or taxi from the station
Address
346 Sarugakyoonsen, Minakami, Tone District, Gunma 379-1403From the facility's listing
Show a driver
いこいの湯The name in Japanese, for a taxi or at the counter
Phone
+81278-66-0296Japanese-speaking. For tattoos or private baths a call is the only sure answer
Website
we-love.gunma.jpOfficial, in Japanese
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Nearby
Other baths close by
Sarugakyo Resident Center public bath.(Non-residents of the district are allowed.)
4.4★ · 1.3 km
✓Day useTattoos ?✓Kakenagashi
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Questions
Common questions
Can I visit Ikoi-no-yu without staying overnight?
Multiple visitors reported day-use entry from 2023–2026, paying 300 yen at a vending machine.
How much does Ikoi-no-yu cost?
Price consistently 300 yen from 2023 to 2026; paid via vending machine.
Is the water free-flowing spring water?
Consistently described as source-fed in reviews from 2023–2026.
