Shirakawago no Yu
白川郷の湯36°16′ N 136°54′ EDay use¥900, about CAD 8.10 or USD 5.70 (October 2026 rates)
Shirakawago no Yu suits a warm-up after a cold walk round Ogimachi, two minutes from the bus terminal. The trade-off is the ¥900 price.
Photo 藤谷良秀(Yoshihide Fujitani) · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Know before you bathe
Wash and rinse at the taps before you get in, keep your towel out of the water and tie up long hair.
Getting there
Two minutes' walk from the Shirakawa-go bus terminal; 25 car spaces.
Shirakawago no Yu is a natural hot spring inside the Ogimachi World Heritage village, and its outdoor bath looks out over the Sho River. It opens from 7:00, so gassho minshuku guests can soak before breakfast, and it has a restaurant and its own inn.
Quick answers about Shirakawago no Yuよくある質問
Is there an onsen in Shirakawa-go village?
Yes. Shirakawago no Yu is two minutes' walk from the bus terminal and costs ¥900 for adults; it opens 7:00 to 21:30.
Can you visit Shirakawago no Yu without staying the night?
Yes. Shirakawago no Yu sells day entry at ¥900 per adult (2026), about CAD 8.10 or USD 5.70 (October 2026 rates).
Is Shirakawago no Yu mixed bathing?
No. Shirakawago no Yu keeps separate baths for men and women.
How much does Shirakawago no Yu cost?
Prices at Shirakawago no Yu start at ¥900 per adult (2026), about CAD 8.10 or USD 5.70 (October 2026 rates).
What are the opening hours of Shirakawago no Yu?
Shirakawago no Yu keeps these hours: Mon–Sun 07:00–21:30.
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