Katakurakan
片倉館かたくらかん
A 1928 Gothic Revival bathhouse with a marble standing-pool, now a National Important Cultural Property
Day Use
YesAdults 850 yen, children (age 3 to elementary school) 400 yen. Private room (kashikiri) + bathing set: 2,000 yen/adult. Weekends and holidays open from 9:30.
Bathing & Water
Uses natural hot spring water
Open-air outdoor bath
Enclosed indoor bathing area
Sauna room of any kind
Bathing Arrangements
A private bath you can reserve for yourself or your group
Shared bathing area for all genders
Policies & Services
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
Views
LakeHighlights
Jet BathAbout
Katakurakan is a 1928 Gothic Revival bathhouse on the shore of Lake Suwa (Suwa-ko, 諏訪湖), designated a National Important Cultural Property. The centerpiece is the Sennin-buro (千人風呂), a vast marble pool deep enough to stand in, with river pebbles on the floor that give a gentle massage underfoot, large enough for a hundred bathers at once. Stained-glass windows and carved decorations line the hall; a jet bath sits alongside the main pool. Upstairs, a retro hall with views over Lake Suwa doubles as a rest area and canteen. The building was used as a filming location for Thermae Romae II.
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Last updated September 19, 2026