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Sainokawara Open-air Bath

Sainokawara Open-air Bath · Sainokawara Open-Air Bath · 西の河原露天風呂

At Sainokawara Open-air Bath, soak outdoors with views of the park's natural surroundings. Follow Sainokawara Street from Yubatake into the park, then find the bath. Combine a town walk with outdoor bathing.

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Sainokawara Open-air Bath
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Visitor information

Address

群馬県吾妻郡草津町草津521-3

521-3 Kusatsu, Kusatsu, Agatsuma District, Gunma, Japan

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Admission

Admission: adults JPY 800; children aged 3–12, through elementary school, JPY 400. Towels cost extra.

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Opening hours

1 April–30 November: 07:00–20:00. 1 December–31 March: 09:00–20:00. Last entry is 19:30.

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What to see at Sainokawara Open-air Bath

A spacious bath overlooking nature

Soak in the park's large outdoor bath and look at the natural surroundings. After bathing, you can walk through the park back to town.

Sainokawara spacious outdoor bath and nature views

How to get to Sainokawara Open-air Bath

Follow Sainokawara Street from Yubatake into the park, then continue following outdoor bath signs. The facility FAQ gives a walk of about 12 minutes from Yubatake to the bath.

Outdoor bath prices and hours Outdoor bath walking access, lockers and facilities FAQ Official walking route to the park

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Visiting tips

Allow walking time to the bath entrance

The facility FAQ gives a walk of about 12 minutes from Yubatake to the outdoor bath. This ends at a different point from the sightseeing route's roughly ten-minute walk to the park entrance.

Outdoor bath walking access, lockers and facilities FAQ Official walking route to the park

Winter mornings have a different opening time

Opening is 07:00 in April–November and 09:00 in December–March. Rather than rushing around your arrival bus, you can visit at a slower pace the next morning. Check maintenance closure notices.

Outdoor bath prices and hours

Questions about Sainokawara Open-air Bath

How long is the walk from Yubatake to Sainokawara Open-air Bath?

The facility FAQ gives about 12 minutes on foot to the bath, not just the park entrance. Continue through the park following outdoor bath signs.

Outdoor bath walking access, lockers and facilities FAQ Official walking route to the park

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