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Tsurutsuru Onsen
3.9★ · 2,653 Google ratings · Hinode, Tokyo · 生涯青春の湯 つるつる温泉
✓ Day visitors✓ Tattoos allowed✓ Outdoor bath✓ Sauna
Before you go
Can you bathe here?
Day visitors
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Hours
10:00–20:00From the facility's listing
Tattoos
✓ AllowedConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Price
¥1,050 adultReported by two visitors
Time limit
3 hours, extra fee afterConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Bathing
Men's and women's sides swap by timeReported by two visitors
How we know this
- Day visitors: The facility operates as a day-use hot spring open to the general public, with separate pricing for residents and non-residents. · 3 visitors, Jul 2026 – Aug 2026
- Tattoos: Multiple visitors from 2026 report the facility is known for allowing tattoos and tattooed customers are commonly present without needing cover stickers. · 3 visitors, Jul 2026 – Sep 2026
- Price: Adult weekday admission is 1050 yen (1150 yen on holidays) for non-residents, up from 820 yen noted in an older 2018 review. · 2 visitors, Jul 2026 – Aug 2026
- Time limit: Stay time is limited to about 3 hours, with an extra fee (around 300 yen per extra hour) charged if you stay longer. · 3 visitors, Jul 2026 – Sep 2026
- Bathing arrangement: The two bath styles are swapped daily between the men's and women's sides, so visitors wanting both should plan multiple visits. · 2 visitors, Aug 2026
The bath
What you’ll find
Tsurutsuru Onsen is a mountain day-use hot spring near Hinode known for slippery alkaline water that leaves skin smooth, and it is notably tattoo-friendly, though it can get crowded and has a 3-hour time limit.
Bath setup
Indoor baths
1Reported by two visitors
Outdoor bath
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Outdoor baths
1Confirmed by recent visitor reports
Sauna
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Cold bath
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Rest area
✓ YesReported by two visitors
Restaurant
✓ YesConfirmed by recent visitor reports
Spring water
Spring type
alkaline simple hot springConfirmed by recent visitor reports
pH
pH 10.1Reported by two visitors
How we know this
- Indoor baths: There is a single indoor bath, described as a simple layout with one indoor and one outdoor pool. · 2 visitors, Jun 2026 – Sep 2026
- Outdoor bath: There is an outdoor bath, described across several years as small but relaxing with natural sounds. · 3 visitors, Jun 2026 – Sep 2026
- Outdoor baths: Most visitors describe a single outdoor bath, though one 2026 review mentioned two outdoor baths, suggesting layout may vary or reviewers disagree. · 3 visitors, Jun 2026 – Sep 2026
- Sauna: A small sauna fitting around 4-6 people is available, sometimes described as running mild in temperature. · 3 visitors, Jun 2026 – Sep 2026
- Cold bath: A small cold bath is available, filled from tap water so temperature varies and is often described as mild rather than icy. · 3 visitors, Jun 2026 – Sep 2026
- Rest area: There are rest and dining areas on site, though one reviewer felt they were not very spacious. · 2 visitors, Jul 2026
- Restaurant: An on-site restaurant serves food such as tonkatsu and shaved ice. · 3 visitors, Jul 2026 – Aug 2026
- Spring type: The spring is classified as an alkaline simple hot spring, noted for a smooth, slippery texture on the skin. · 4 visitors, Jul 2026 – Aug 2026
- pH: The water is measured at over pH 10, an alkaline simple hot spring, up from pH 9.9 noted in 2018. · 2 visitors, Aug 2026
Guide
Good to know
Towels
There is no towel rental; bath towels must be purchased at the counter for around 800 yen, so visitors are advised to bring their own.
Reported by two visitorsPractical
What you need
Towels
For saleReported by two visitors
Soap & shampoo
✓ ProvidedReported by two visitors
Hair dryer
✓ YesReported by two visitors
Parking
✓ Free on siteFrom the facility's listing
Wheelchair
✓ Entrance, restroom, parkingAccessible entrance, restroom, parking per the listing; the baths themselves are not assessed
How we know this
- Towels: There is no towel rental; bath towels must be purchased at the counter for around 800 yen, so visitors are advised to bring their own. · 2 visitors, Aug 2026
- Soap & shampoo: Shampoo and body soap are provided free at the washing stations. · 2 visitors, Aug 2026
- Hair dryer: Hair dryers are provided in the changing area, described by one visitor as a higher-quality Panasonic model. · 2 visitors, Aug 2026
Timing
When to go
Quietest Wednesday around 19:00. Busiest Sunday around 14:00.
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Quiet Busy
Based on Google visit patterns, not a forecast.
Weekly hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 10:00–20:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00–20:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00–20:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00–20:00 |
| Friday | 10:00–20:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00–20:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00–20:00 |
Getting there
How to get there
Nearest station
Mitake2.6 km in a straight line; bus or taxi from the station
Address
4718 Oguno, Hinode, Nishitama District, Tokyo, Tokyo 190-0181From the facility's listing
Show a driver
生涯青春の湯 つるつる温泉The name in Japanese, for a taxi or at the counter
Phone
+8142-597-1126Japanese-speaking. For tattoos or private baths a call is the only sure answer
Website
www.tsurutsuru-onsen.comOfficial, in Japanese
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Questions
Common questions
Does Tsurutsuru Onsen allow tattoos?
Multiple visitors from 2026 report the facility is known for allowing tattoos and tattooed customers are commonly present without needing cover stickers.
Can I visit Tsurutsuru Onsen without staying overnight?
The facility operates as a day-use hot spring open to the general public, with separate pricing for residents and non-residents.
How much does Tsurutsuru Onsen cost?
Adult weekday admission is 1050 yen (1150 yen on holidays) for non-residents, up from 820 yen noted in an older 2018 review.
