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TAIKOUYU
3.9★ · 192 Google ratings · Hakone, Kanagawa · 太閤湯
✓ Day visitors✓ Kakenagashi
Before you go
Can you bathe here?
Day visitors
✓ YesReported by two visitors
Hours
13:00–20:30From the facility's listing
Closed
WednesdayConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Tattoos
? Call aheadNo policy stated in the 36 recent reviews we read or on the facility's website
Price
¥600 adultConfirmed by recent visitor reports
How we know this
- Day visitors: Multiple visitors report entering as day-use guests since 2023; facility operates 13:00–21:00 for public bathing. · 2 visitors, May 2024 – Jul 2026
- Closed: Wednesday is regular closed day; additional closures on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays mentioned in one 2026-01 review. One 2024-03 review notes March 2024 had closures on both Tuesday and Wednesday. · 3 visitors, Mar 2024 – Jul 2026
- Price: Price consistently stated as 600 yen from 2023 to 2026; one review from 2024-07 mentions recent increase to 700 yen but this contradicts all other recent reports. · 3 visitors, Nov 2023 – Jul 2026
Atmosphere
The bath
What you’ll find
Traditional public bath in Hakone with 100% spring-fed hot water (63.9°C source), two small baths per gender, now managed by friendly Nepali family; day-use only, 600 yen.
Bath setup
Indoor baths
2.0Confirmed by recent visitor reports
Outdoor bath
✕ NoReported by two visitors
Sauna
✕ NoReported by one visitor
View
MountainReported by two visitors
Spring water
Spring type
sodium chlorideConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Source temperature
63.9°CReported by two visitors
Bath temperature
39°CReported by two visitors
pH
pH 7.8Reported by one visitor
Free-flowing (kakenagashi)
✓ FullFresh spring water flows continuously through the bath
Water added
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
How we know this
- Indoor baths: Two separate indoor baths per gender; similar design and water conditions; visitors can choose the less crowded one. · 3 visitors, Nov 2023 – Mar 2026
- Outdoor bath: Reviewers explicitly state only indoor baths; no outdoor bath mentioned. · 2 visitors, May 2025 – Jan 2026
- Sauna: Reviewer notes absence of sauna users, implying no sauna facility. · 1 visitor, Nov 2023
- View: Windows overlook mountain scenery and canyon. · 2 visitors, Feb 2025 – Jul 2026
- Spring type: Official spring analysis: sodium chloride spring (sodium–chloride spring, old name: pure salt spring), low-tension, weakly alkaline, high-temperature. One 2025-02 review mentions slight sulfur, possibly a sensory impression. · 3 visitors, Nov 2023 – May 2025
- Source temperature: Source temperature stated as 63.9°C and approximately 65°C (visitor measurement); temperature drops to ~54°C by the time water reaches bath. · 2 visitors, May 2025 – Jul 2026
- Bath temperature: Larger bath measured at 39°C, smaller bath at 41°C by visitor with thermometer (2026-07); described as 'quite hot' and requiring water addition. · 2 visitors, Jan 2026 – Jul 2026
- pH: pH 7.8, weakly alkaline. · 1 visitor, May 2025
- Free-flowing (kakenagashi): Explicitly described as 100% spring-fed flow-through with no recirculation or additives; baths are drained nightly, cleaned, then refilled with spring water in the morning. · 6 visitors, Mar 2024 – Jul 2026
- Water added: Cold tap water can be added to adjust temperature; staff encourage this practice as source water is very hot (63.9°C). · 4 visitors, Nov 2023 – Jul 2026
- Full spring description: sodium chloride (low-tension, weakly alkaline, high-temperature)
Practical
What you need
Towels
For saleConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Soap & shampoo
For sale at the counterConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Payment
✕ Cash onlyStated explicitly as cash-only in 2026-04 review; 10-ticket pass (3000 yen, valid indefinitely, 100 yen discount per entry) available.Reported by two visitors
Hair dryer
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Facilities
Lodging
✕ NoReported by two visitors
How we know this
- Towels: Towels not included; available for purchase. A hand-free set (towel, soap, shampoo) bundle is sold at reception. · 3 visitors, Feb 2025 – Apr 2026
- Soap & shampoo: Soap and shampoo not provided free; can be purchased at reception as part of hand-free set or individually. · 4 visitors, Jan 2024 – Mar 2026
- Payment: Stated explicitly as cash-only in 2026-04 review; 10-ticket pass (3000 yen, valid indefinitely, 100 yen discount per entry) available. · 2 visitors, Mar 2024 – Apr 2026
- Hair dryer: One hair dryer available; may be weak or old, shared among bathers. · 3 visitors, Mar 2024 – Mar 2026
- Lodging: Public bath facility only; no lodging. · 2 visitors, May 2024 – Oct 2024
Timing
When to go
Weekly hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 13:00–20:30 |
| Tuesday | 13:00–20:30 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 13:00–20:30 |
| Friday | 13:00–20:30 |
| Saturday | 13:00–20:30 |
| Sunday | 13:00–20:30 |
Closed Wednesday.
Getting there
How to get there
Nearest station
Miyanoshita · Hakone Tozan Railway · OH54About 5 min on foot, 0.4 km in a straight line
Address
223 Miyanoshita, Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa 250-0404From the facility's listing
Show a driver
太閤湯The name in Japanese, for a taxi or at the counter
Phone
+81460-82-4756Japanese-speaking. For tattoos or private baths a call is the only sure answer
Website
www.hakone.or.jpOfficial, in Japanese
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Questions
Common questions
Can I visit TAIKOUYU without staying overnight?
Multiple visitors report entering as day-use guests since 2023; facility operates 13:00–21:00 for public bathing.
How much does TAIKOUYU cost?
Price consistently stated as 600 yen from 2023 to 2026; one review from 2024-07 mentions recent increase to 700 yen but this contradicts all other recent reports.
Is the water free-flowing spring water?
Explicitly described as 100% spring-fed flow-through with no recirculation or additives; baths are drained nightly, cleaned, then refilled with spring water in the morning.
