Gozanoyu
御座之湯36°37′ N 138°36′ EDay use¥900, about CAD 8.10 or USD 5.70 (October 2026 rates)Tattoos welcome
Gozanoyu suits a first-time visitor who wants a quick, easy soak right on the Yubatake with two kinds of Kusatsu water, and it has no outdoor pool.
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Know before you bathe
Try both baths across two visits, since men and women swap between the wooden and stone rooms each day.
Getting there
On the Yubatake, five minutes' walk from the bus terminal. Use the paid Yubatake car park.
Gozanoyu rebuilds an Edo and Meiji-era public bath on the Yubatake, and its story goes back to Minamoto no Yoritomo, who is said to have bathed here and sat on the stone that gave it its name. The wooden bath uses hinoki for the tub, hiba for the pillars and cedar overhead. The stone bath is granite. Each takes a different source, so two visits on two days let you feel the difference.
Upstairs, a 45-mat hall that bathers can use free looks straight over the Yubatake. The desk rents a yukata with a basket and geta for a three-hour walk around town, and the price includes your bath.
Quick answers about Gozanoyuよくある質問
How much is Gozanoyu in Kusatsu?
Entry is ¥900 for adults and ¥450 for children from age 3 through primary school.
Can I use Gozanoyu with tattoos?
Yes. The operator states that Gozanoyu does not refuse guests with tattoos.
Can you visit Gozanoyu without staying the night?
Yes. Gozanoyu sells day entry at ¥900 per adult (2026), about CAD 8.10 or USD 5.70 (October 2026 rates).
Is Gozanoyu mixed bathing?
No. Gozanoyu keeps separate baths for men and women.
What are the opening hours of Gozanoyu?
Gozanoyu keeps these hours: Mon–Sun 07:00–21:00.
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