Shirabu Onsen, Yonezawa, Yamagata
Yutaki-no-Yado Nishiya
A centuries-old bathing style, with no showers in the waterfall bath
Property overview
Overview
Nishiya's thatched inn and waterfall bath preserve a distinctive old-style bathing experience. The inn says it adjusts the hot source water to around 40–41°C with mountain water. The main waterfall bath has no showers or faucets, and there is no outdoor bath.
Spring & water temperature
- Spring-source temperature
- 58–60°C, according to the inn's current FAQ
- Bathing temperature
- About 40–41°C after temperature adjustment with mountain water, according to the inn's FAQ
- Spring source
- Shirabu Onsen spring water
- Spring classification
- Sulfur-bearing calcium sulfate spring, also known as gypsum spring
- pH
- Not published on the current inn pages
- Flow rate
- Not published for Nishiya; Shirabu's regional output is not substituted
- Water handling
- The inn says it adds mountain water to its 58–60°C spring to bring the bath to about 40–41°C. The water pours into the waterfall bath. Current text pages do not give a complete itemized statement on recirculation or disinfection.
Bathing indications
The inn describes its natural spring and gypsum-spring classification. This information does not guarantee treatment; consult a medical professional for health concerns.
Day-use reception is 11:30–14:30, or until 14:00 in winter, but may end early without notice. Admission is ¥700 for adults, ¥350 for elementary-school children and free for young children. The waterfall bath has no showers or faucets, and there is no outdoor bath.
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In the Shirabu Onsen village, on the mountain road from Yonezawa. Check the current bus schedule before travelling, especially for the return trip.
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