Ubako Onsen Shumeikan
姥子温泉 秀明館うばこおんせん しゅうめいかん
Rock-spring therapeutic bath in Hakone with private tatami rest rooms
Day Use
YesBath-only (entry 15:00–16:00): ¥1,500/person incl. hand towel. Yudoko private seat (1–2 persons): 2h ¥2,000 / 4h ¥3,200 / full day ¥5,600 (incl. yukata+towel, entry 10:00–14:00). Group rooms: mid-size 3 persons ¥6,000 / large 4 persons ¥10,000 (4h only). Child 4yo–elementary ¥1,000. No reservations; same-day walk-in only.
Bathing & Water
Uses natural hot spring water
Enclosed indoor bathing area
Bathing Arrangements
Shared bathing area for all genders
Policies & Services
Allows entry with visible tattoos
Welcomes children and families
Children under 3 and those in diapers not permitted. Ages 4 to elementary school: ¥1,000.
A restaurant or dining room open to visitors, not only meals for overnight guests
Shower, wash stations, soap and shampoo provided
Towels to rent or borrow at the desk
Relaxation space for after bathing
On-site or nearby parking available
About
Shumeikan (秀明館) in the Ubako (姥子) area of Hakone runs as a toji (湯治, restorative bathing) facility rather than a standard day-use onsen. The water rises naturally from rock beneath the bath and flows through fresh without recirculation. Two tubs sit in a small indoor bath room, just enough space for a handful of people at once. There are no showers or soap; you soak, nothing more. For those arriving in the morning, private tatami-floored rest rooms, yudoko (湯床), are available to book by the session with a yukata included. No Wi-Fi, no restaurant.
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Last updated October 6, 2026