Yahiko Sakuraikyo Onsen Sakura no Yu
弥彦 桜井郷温泉 さくらの湯やひこ さくらいさとおんせん さくらのゆ
Day-use onsen with a large rotenburo, ganbanyoku, and foot bath near Yahiko
Day Use
YesIrregular closures (roughly 5 maintenance days per year); no closures in July.
Adults ¥1,100 / Children ¥600 (towel & robe separate from Apr 2026). Weekday evening (17:00-21:15) discount: Adults ¥650 / Children ¥400. Last entry 21:15.
Bathing & Water
Uses natural hot spring water
Open-air outdoor bath
Enclosed indoor bathing area
Sauna room of any kind
Cold water plunge bath, typically used after sauna
Bathing Arrangements
Shared bathing area for all genders
Policies & Services
Allows entry with visible tattoos
Welcomes children and families
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
Highlights
Ganbanyoku
Foot BathAbout
Sakura no Yu is a day-use onsen complex near Yahiko Shrine in Niigata. The water is 100% natural spring water with a faint sulfurous character. Outside, a large open-air bath (rotenburo) anchors the bathing lineup, joined by tsubo-yu (壷湯, individual soaking tubs), a reclining bath, and a seated hip bath. Inside there is a sauna with a cold plunge. For something different, the ganbanyoku (岩盤浴, heated stone floor) section has 26 beds across five types of stone. A free foot bath is available too, along with a restaurant and rest areas with manga for unwinding between sessions.
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Last updated September 19, 2026