Mikurigaike Onsen
みくりが池温泉36°35′ N 137°36′ ERyokan¥1,100, about CAD 9.90 or USD 7 (October 2026 rates)Seasonal
Mikurigaike Onsen suits hikers and spring ski tourers who want a milky sulphur bath at 2,410 m, and its trade-off is indoor tubs only and a short walk over snow in spring.
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Know before you bathe
The baths are small and indoor only; keep voices low, and leave the water as you find it.
Getting there
About 15 minutes on foot over stone steps and paths from Murodo Terminal on the Alpine Route; in April and May the route crosses snow.
Mikurigaike Onsen opened in 1957 and calls itself the highest natural hot spring in Japan at 2,410 m. The source is in Jigokudani, the steaming valley below, and the water reaches the men's and women's indoor baths with nothing added to it. There is no open-air bath, though big windows look out over the mountains.
Jigokudani is part of Midagahara volcano, which JMA keeps at alert level 1 with active heat and volcanic gas around the vents. In the snow season Toyama's rules close Jigokudani to everyone, and at level 2 the assumed crater area closes as well. At level 3 entry is restricted within about 1.5 km to 2.5 km of Jigokudani, a radius that covers the Murodo plateau.
Worth knowing
- Check JMA's Midagahara page and the Murodo mountain-skiing site before a spring tour; both list current restrictions.
Quick answers about Mikurigaike Onsenよくある質問
Can you visit Mikurigaike Onsen without staying the night?
Yes. Mikurigaike Onsen sells day entry at ¥1,100 per adult (2026), about CAD 9.90 or USD 7 (October 2026 rates).
How much does Mikurigaike Onsen cost?
Prices at Mikurigaike Onsen start at ¥1,100 per adult (2026), about CAD 9.90 or USD 7 (October 2026 rates).
What are the opening hours of Mikurigaike Onsen?
Mikurigaike Onsen keeps these hours: Daily 09:00–16:00.
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