Shin-Hotaka no Yu
新穂高の湯36°16′ N 137°34′ EPublic bath¥300, about CAD 2.70 or USD 1.90 (October 2026 rates)Seasonal
Shin-Hotaka no Yu suits bathers who want a riverside rotenburo in the gorge and do not mind wearing a swimsuit or wrap. The trade-off is that it is a mixed bath and closes for the winter.
Know before you bathe
Wear a swimsuit or a yuami-gi wrap; bathing nude is not allowed since July 2025. Respect the patrols, and leave the cleaning contribution in the box.
Getting there
About 87 minutes from Takayama on the Nohi bus to the Nakao Kogen-guchi stop; ten parking spaces.
Shin-Hotaka no Yu sits beside the Kamata River, and it is the only mixed bath among Okuhida's day-use baths. The changing rooms are separate for men and women. After a decline in bathers' manners, everyone has had to wear a swimsuit or a bathing wrap since July 2025, and patrols check. It is lit up at night in the new-leaf season.
Worth knowing
- Plan around the cleaning on Monday and Friday, when the bath shuts from 13:00 to 15:00 on Mondays.
Quick answers about Shin-Hotaka no Yuよくある質問
Is Shin-Hotaka no Yu mixed bathing?
Yes. It is mixed, with separate changing rooms, and since July 2025 everyone must wear a swimsuit or a yuami-gi bathing wrap.
When is Shin-Hotaka no Yu open?
From 18 April to 30 October in 2026, 8:00 to 18:00. It closes for winter from 31 October.
Can you visit Shin-Hotaka no Yu without staying the night?
Yes. Shin-Hotaka no Yu sells day entry at ¥300 per person (2026), about CAD 2.70 or USD 1.90 (October 2026 rates).
How much does Shin-Hotaka no Yu cost?
Prices at Shin-Hotaka no Yu start at about ¥300 per person (2026), about CAD 2.70 or USD 1.90 (October 2026 rates).
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