Kaikake Onsen Hot Springs

This hot spring inn, which also allows day trip bathing, is located 800 meters up in the mountains. The hot springs, which were discovered seven centuries ago by the monk Shirakumo, are famous for being one of the country's few hot springs said to relieve eye ailments. The secluded single-building inn was known to have been a favorite hot spring of the warlord Uesugi Kenshin. Bathers enjoying the elegant stone open-air baths can hear the sound of the wind moving through the trees and of water running in the clear streams. The baths also offer a great view of the starry night sky. The chloride spring waters are said to provide relief for cataracts, fundus hemorrhage, dry eye, and other eye ailments. The slightly lukewarm baths, fed entirely with spring water straight from the source, make them a good choice for a nice long bath. Bathers can also wash the eyes with the hot spring water just from sprue.

Spot details

Address: Nigata Pref. Minamiuonumagunyuzawamachi Mitsumata 686 Map
Area: Yuzawa / Uonuma Area
Phone: 0257889911
Hours: [Sunday return bath] 11:00-15:00 (Information desk closed 14:00)
Closed: open everyday
Fees: [Sunday return bath]Adults1,200yen, Elementary school age students and under half price
Parking Lot: Available(50spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Available (outside)
Wi-Fi: Available (Around the lobby *Not available on Sunday return)
Vegetarian Menu: Available
English Menu: Available
Note: Temporary suspension of business:Closed until May 31, 2020 (Information as of May 15, 2020)
* Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: [Lunch] 1,001-3,000 yen
[Night] 10,000 yen or more
Estimated stay time: 60-120 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available