Sato no Yu
郷の湯36°42′ N 137°51′ EDay use¥800, about CAD 7.20 or USD 5.10 (October 2026 rates)Seasonal
Sato no Yu is a small winter-only bathhouse in the Happo streets of Hakuba, and it suits skiers walking back from Happo-one at the end of the day; it opens only 16:00–20:00 and has indoor baths alone.
Getting there
In the Happo onsen streets on the way from the Happo bus stop to the gondola, five minutes' walk from the Nakiyama slope of Happo-one. There is no car park.
Sato no Yu opened in 1988 in a six-sided building on the street between the Happo bus stop and the gondola. The operator calls it the bath that feels most like an old onsen, and plenty of people staying in Hakuba use it. Inside there is one indoor bath for men and one for women, with no rotenburo.
It opens from 16:00 to 20:00 through the ski season, which makes it an easy stop on foot after the lifts close. Entry is ¥800 for adults. Soap and shampoo are free.
Worth knowing
- Walk in; Sato no Yu has no car park.
- Check the Hakuba Happo Onsen site for the 2026/27 opening date before planning an early-season visit.
Quick answers about Sato no Yuよくある質問
When is Sato no Yu open?
Sato no Yu opens in the ski season only, from 16:00 to 20:00 with last entry at 19:30. In 2025/26 it ran until 31 March.
How much is Sato no Yu in Hakuba?
Sato no Yu costs ¥800 for adults, ¥500 for primary school children and ¥300 for children aged three to school age.
Can you visit Sato no Yu without staying the night?
Yes. Sato no Yu sells day entry at ¥800 per adult (2026), about CAD 7.20 or USD 5.10 (October 2026 rates).
Is Sato no Yu mixed bathing?
No. Sato no Yu keeps separate baths for men and women.
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