Kaede no Yu
湯田中駅前温泉 楓の湯36°45′ N 138°25′ EDay use¥500, about CAD 4.50 or USD 3.20 (October 2026 rates)
Kaede no Yu is the day bath right beside Yudanaka Station, and it suits travellers with an hour to fill between the train and the snow-monkey bus. It costs ¥500 for adults in 2026 and closes on the first Tuesday of each month.
Getting there
Right in front of Yudanaka Station on the Nagano Electric Railway.
Kaede no Yu sits on the station forecourt at Yudanaka, so you can step off the Nagano Electric Railway and into a tub within minutes. It runs free-flowing spring water and has a rotenburo. The foot bath out front stays open until 22:30 for anyone waiting on a late train.
Entry costs ¥500 from junior high age up and ¥300 for primary school children, with the bathing tax included. Kaede no Yu is also one of the baths on the Yudanaka Onsen soto-yu pass, which pass holders can use until 20:30.
Worth knowing
- Check the calendar before a midweek visit; the bath closes on the first Tuesday of each month.
- Bring proof of your birth date if you're visiting on your birthday, when entry is free.
Quick answers about Kaede no Yuよくある質問
How much is Kaede no Yu at Yudanaka Station?
Kaede no Yu costs ¥500 for adults and ¥300 for primary school children in 2026, bathing tax included.
When is Kaede no Yu closed?
Kaede no Yu closes on the first Tuesday of each month, or the following day when that Tuesday is a public holiday. Otherwise it opens 10:00–21:00 with last entry at 20:30.
Can you visit Kaede no Yu without staying the night?
Yes. Kaede no Yu sells day entry at ¥500 per adult (2026), about CAD 4.50 or USD 3.20 (October 2026 rates).
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