Showa Hot Spring

The water is warm, but you can stay in the open-air bath for a long time, and the indoor bath is just the right temperature. The jacuzzi is powerful enough to be used for massages. The amenities are minimal: rinse-in shampoo and body soap at the wash area, and a hair dryer and lotion in the bathroom. Other items must be purchased at the reception, but they start at 50 yen, which is reasonable. Since it's a local relaxation spot, the lively chatter of locals is actually quite nice. There were quite a few people with drawings on their bodies, and they didn't seem to have any restrictions. After the bath, my daughter and I spent the day playing Famicom. We inserted the official cartridge into the compatible machine, but it seemed like there was a bad connection and about half of it didn't work. We played Kirby and TwinBee, but the D-pad on the controller wasn't responding very well. I'll bring some tools next time, so please let me fix it.

I visited for the first time after snowboarding! Shoes are not allowed inside the facility, so you have to leave your shoes in the shoe lockers or lockers with locks (10 yen). Adults pay 600 yen for 6 hours, and payment is required in advance. The receptionist was very helpful. 🫰 The changing room had both coin-returnable lockers with locks and baskets, and it seemed like everyone in the neighborhood was using the baskets. The women's bath had one large bath and one outdoor bath! It seemed to be frequented by locals, and it had a very homey, comfortable feel. (*ˊ꒳ˋ*) However, the water in the indoor large bath smelled like grandma's. I thought it was a nice, relaxing scent, but I wonder if some people dislike it. lol It was still empty when I arrived before 5 PM, but it started to get crowded around 6 PM, so I recommend going earlier to enjoy a more relaxed stay!

I dropped by a little after 10:30 AM. It costs 600 yen to stay for six hours. The facility has a homey atmosphere, with local elderly people relaxing there. There were only seven or eight other people in the bath, so it was empty. The bath had a small, jet-like tub, a large tub, a cold water bath, and an open-air bath, all of which were spacious and comfortable, with a high temperature. The sauna was small, about 90°C, and could fit four or five people. Rinse-in shampoo and body soap were provided, so I dropped in with just a towel and relaxed.

I took a guest from Ota to the baths over the New Year. The indoor and outdoor baths were satisfying, but the sauna was overrun with locals reserving seats with chairs and mats, which made me feel uncomfortable. I was also told to leave the spot open. It's unfortunate that despite the signs being posted, they weren't being followed. It was a nasty sauna.

A day-trip bath in Showa Village, north of Maebashi. 600 yen. Shampoos and other amenities are provided. There's an open-air bath. The indoor bath is spacious. It's frequented by many elderly locals, so it's relatively quiet. There's also a large rest room where you can relax. The variety is limited, but the vegetables are cheap.