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Nakagawa Onsen Buna Hot Spring
4.0★ · 916 Google ratings · Yamakita, Kanagawa · 山北町立 中川温泉ぶなの湯
✓ Natural hot-spring water✓ Free-flowing source water✓ Outdoor bath✓ Rest area
Before you go
Can you bathe here?
Day visitors
✓ YesVisitors used the bath as a day-trip facility without lodging.stated on the facility's website · read 2026-09
visitors report Yes · 2 visitors · May 2026 – Aug 2026
visitors report Yes · 2 visitors · May 2026 – Aug 2026
Hours
10:00–18:00 · closed Mondayfrom the facility listing
Tattoos
✓ AllowedTwo 2026 reviewers reported visible tattoos and heavy body ink were allowed entry.stated by 2 visitors · Aug 2026
Watch out
Outdoor bath
An outdoor bath exists but several reviewers in 2026 noted debris or poor drainage in it.
stated by 3 visitors · Apr 2026 – Aug 2026Tattoos
Two 2026 reviewers reported visible tattoos and heavy body ink were allowed entry.
stated by 2 visitors · Aug 2026Restaurant
A 2026 reviewer found only instant noodles available on-site, with no proper restaurant.
stated by 1 visitor · Aug 2026The bath
What you’ll find
A budget public riverside hot spring near a popular swimming river, day-use only, with parking fees tied to river-play tickets and no sauna.
Outdoor bath
✓ YesAn outdoor bath exists but several reviewers in 2026 noted debris or poor drainage in it.stated by 3 visitors · Apr 2026 – Aug 2026
Sauna
NoReviewers in 2026 confirmed there is no sauna at the facility.stated by 2 visitors · May 2026 – Aug 2026
Cold bath
NoA 2026 reviewer stated there is no cold plunge bath.stated by 1 visitor · Aug 2026
View
RiverThe rest area overlooks or lets guests hear the adjacent river, per 2026 reviews.stated by 2 visitors · May 2026
Rest area
✓ YesThere is a second-floor rest area with free water and tea, used for relaxing after bathing, per 2026 reviews.stated by 3 visitors · May 2026 – Aug 2026
Restaurant
NoA 2026 reviewer found only instant noodles available on-site, with no proper restaurant.stated by 1 visitor · Aug 2026
The water
Spring type
Alkaline simple springA 2026 reviewer described the spring as a strongly alkaline simple spring.stated by 1 visitor · May 2026
pH
pH 10.1Reviewers in 2026 measured the water at pH 10.1–10.3, a strongly alkaline spring.stated by 2 visitors · May 2026
Practical
What to bring
Soap & shampoo
✓ ProvidedShampoo and body soap are provided in the washing area, per 2026 reviews.stated by 2 visitors · May 2026 – Aug 2026
Timing
When to go
Quietest Tuesday around 17:00; busiest Sunday around 15:00. Measured by Google over past visits, not a forecast.
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Quiet Busy
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10:00–18:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00–18:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00–18:00 |
| Friday | 10:00–18:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00–19:00 |
Closed Monday.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 645-8 Nakagawa, Yamakita, Ashigarakami District, Kanagawa 258-0201
🚃 Yaga station, 8.8 km
📞 +81465-78-3090
📋 Show at the counter: 山北町立 中川温泉ぶなの湯
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