Kamakura Hot Spring

I visited for a day trip. I was a little hesitant because I had heard the road was narrow, but it was easier than I had imagined, with plenty of passing points. The view from the car park down the hill to the inn's reception was stunning. The changing room and bathroom feel claustrophobic. The hot water is fine, but it feels like a bathhouse at a training camp. It's also popular with locals, so it's a bit cramped. However, it warms you up very well. There is a one-hour limit, but staying in the bath for that long would make you overheat, so I think it's more than enough. The bath fee is reasonable, even though the water is boiled. There was firewood piled nearby. I wonder if they use firewood to heat the water rather than fossil fuels...? From the outside, the rooms on the first floor look like they could be relaxed. I recommend booking a day trip plan so you can take your time and soak in multiple times.

I used the bath for a day trip at 7pm on the weekend. There's only one type of bath, with a water temperature of around 42-43°C. The bath is shaped like a right triangle with angles of 30°, 60°, and 90°, with the shorter side measuring about 2m. There are two washing areas. Conditioner-in-shampoo and bar soap are provided. Even though it was a holiday night, I had the bath almost exclusively to myself. The hot water is said to be effective for skin problems, and it left my skin feeling smooth. It's in the mountains, so it's dark along the way. The road is narrow, but it's a straight path, so you shouldn't get lost. The area around the inn is also dark, but there's no need to worry as motion sensors light up the area. I'd like to go again.

I stopped by here as a morning bath for solo travelers, and as a quick drop-in early morning bath. The inside of the inn is fine, but once you turn the final corner to the inn, it's quite narrow. It's impossible to pass other vehicles except in the waiting area. There's a parking lot just before, and I thought maybe that was the place, but it's down the hill to the inn and next to it. That's the main area. The bath was average... The tub was a little small considering the inn's capacity... However, the nostalgic atmosphere was irresistible. And then...I caught a glimpse of a kotatsu table with bottled beer on the other side through the open shoji screen on the hallway to the entrance...

This is a quiet and peaceful hot spring. I visited for the first time for a day trip to enjoy the baths. The bathtub is on the smaller side. Bar soap and shampoo with conditioner were provided. The hot spring water is originally a cold spring, but it is heated to about 44 degrees Celsius and appears to be circulated. The water is smooth and mild, and I thought it was similar to Sawato Onsen in Rifu. Personally, I prefer hotter, more intensely flowing hot springs, so I found it a little lacking, but I think it's suitable for those who want to relax and soak for a while. There was a one-hour time limit for day trips.

Cherry blossoms, peaches, and azaleas bloom in spring, fireflies dance in summer, the mountains behind take on a colorful autumn color scheme, and in winter, the place is enveloped in a tranquil, snow-covered landscape. This retro Showa-era inn sits quietly in the mountain village of Zao Town. The hot springs are said to be particularly effective for skin diseases, and the hot spring waters are so warm they keep you sweating. Day trips cost 500 yen. Staying overnight includes simple but delicious meals, making it a reasonable 6,900 yen for one night and two meals.