Maebashi Akagi-no-Yu

NOT a natural hot spring: at least seven distinct reviews (Jun-Aug 2026) state this is heated tap water / an ordinary sento, one explaining the slight white cloudiness comes from 'Sangolite bath salt' added to the water. Several of these reviewers still rate the bathing feel positively.

Sauna with TV and two-tier benches; capacity estimates differ (one says ~20, one ~16 at around 90 C, one ~10). Auto-loyly status conflicts: one reviewer says it replaced discontinued aufguss events, another (Aug 2026) says the auto-loyly equipment appeared inactive. One reviewer notes the sauna is in the men's bath. Cold bath ~14 C for 3-4 people, deep enough to submerge (head dunking allowed per two reviews); two reviewers praise how cold it is.

Shoe cabinet needs no coin; you exchange the shoe key at the staffed counter for an assigned locker key (two reviews describe this). One reviewer says lockers and shoe slots are few. Washing-station counts differ: one counted 9, one about 8 (3 with ReFa fine-bubble shower heads), one says a dozen-plus; two reviewers note queues can form. Dryers are mostly paid - one reviewer counted 3 (2 paid, 1 free); another says all but one are paid, that bringing your own dryer is allowed, and that the counter lends an original skin lotion on request.

One reviewer paid 700 yen (weekend/holiday rate), noting weekdays are 100 yen less; another reviewer used a weekday senior (60+) discount at 500 yen; a third judged it worth its 600-yen-plus admission. One review lists weekday campaigns (senior morning discount 9:00-12:00; Mon shopping discount, Tue ladies day, Wed Maebashi-citizen discount, Thu senior day, Fri kids-100-yen, 12:00-21:30) and a stamp card: 30 stamps earns one free bath, valid one year.

Water runs lukewarm overall: one reviewer details the open-air-style bath at about 39-40 C, carbonated bath about 37.5-38 C and 'lotion bath' about 38-39 C, good for long soaks; three reviews single out the carbonated and lotion baths as pleasant. One reviewer warns hot-bath lovers may find it underwhelming.

No review states official opening hours; one reviewer's discount listing implies operation at least 9:00-21:30 on weekdays. The bathhouse adjoins a large roadside station (michi-no-eki) per two reviews, and one reviewer notes it gets crowded at certain times.