Makino Kogen Onsen Sarasa
マキノ高原温泉さらさ35°30′ N 136°02′ EDay use¥850, about CAD 7.60 or USD 5.40 (October 2026 rates)
Sarasa suits a soak at the top of the Metasequoia avenue after a day in Makino, though it turns away anyone with tattoos and closes every Wednesday.
Know before you bathe
No sun oil or hair dye in the baths, and no bathing after drinking.
Getting there
Makino Kogen line bus from JR Makino Station, about 13 minutes, to the Makino Kogen Onsen Sarasa stop.
Sarasa sits at the top of the Metasequoia avenue on the Makino Kogen plateau, below Mt. Akasaka. It takes its name from the sarasa-dodan azalea that grows wild on the mountain and the Kurokoto pass. Each of the two single-sex bathhouses holds up to 50 people, with a main bath, a cooler shiki-yu tub, a lie-down jacuzzi, a sauna and an outdoor bath. The Dodan side is built from natural stone and the Furin side is tiled.
The water is a low-temperature alkaline simple spring with radon and fluoride, mild on the skin. A bath costs ¥850 for adults and ¥450 for children aged 3 to 11. The swimsuit Bade pool shuts from 1 October until late April. Shampoo and body soap are in the bathrooms, and a towel costs ¥250.
Opening runs from 10:00 to 21:00 with last entry at 20:30. Since April 2026 Sarasa closes every Wednesday, opening on a Wednesday holiday and closing the next day instead.
Worth knowing
- Mondays are senior day, with ¥200 off for anyone 65 or over who brings ID.
- The Makino Kogen line bus from JR Makino Station takes about 13 minutes to the Makino Kogen Onsen Sarasa stop.
- Once you leave the building you can't come back in on the same ticket, though the restaurant is open to bathers.
Quick answers about Makino Kogen Onsen Sarasaよくある質問
Does Makino Kogen Onsen Sarasa allow tattoos?
No. Sarasa's rules turn away anyone with tattoos.
How much is Makino Kogen Onsen Sarasa?
¥850 for adults and ¥450 for children aged 3 to 11, including bath tax.
Can you visit Makino Kogen Onsen Sarasa without staying the night?
Yes. Makino Kogen Onsen Sarasa sells day entry at ¥850 per adult (2026), about CAD 7.60 or USD 5.40 (October 2026 rates).
What are the opening hours of Makino Kogen Onsen Sarasa?
Makino Kogen Onsen Sarasa keeps these hours: Mon–Tue 10:00–21:00; Wed closed; Thu–Sun 10:00–21:00.
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