内山温泉 共同浴場

Bathing fee is 400 yen per adult. This hot spring facility is run by the Uchiyama Town neighborhood association and is very community-based. Filling the baths, cleaning, and working the front desk are all done by members of the neighborhood association. There is no rotation system, and those who are available volunteer independently. The customers seem to know each other well, and the atmosphere is friendly. That said, outsiders don't feel out of place. They might be wary at first, but if you blend in with good manners and modesty, you can create a pleasant atmosphere. The water is neither too hot nor too lukewarm, and has a slight color and a faint hot spring scent. The bathtub is not very large, measuring about 2x3m. There are two showers, but only five faucets. Shampoo and body soap are not provided, so you'll need to bring your own. The bathroom is tiled, reminiscent of a public bath or an old-fashioned family bath. The men's and women's baths are connected by the ceiling, so conversations are clearly audible. The facility is full of steps, but privacy is guaranteed as long as you don't speak too loudly. There are no coin lockers in the changing rooms. There aren't even any baskets to put your luggage in. There are two sinks and one hair dryer. The building overall feels old, but it is well-cleaned. It's nice that you can use it without feeling pretentious. However, it seems to be popular, as when I visited on a Sunday, there were about 10 men and women waiting before it opened. Free parking is available. You can park in front of the facility. Toilets are outside.

The hot spring water was fine, but I had a terrible experience. I have eczema, a skin condition, and an elderly female customer hysterically shouted at me, yelling, "You're disgusting! Don't come here looking like that! That's so rude!" I wouldn't go there if there was a chance of infecting others. The receptionist who tried to mediate the situation didn't stop the customer from yelling, but instead told me to come back after I'd recovered. If there's a local rule prohibiting bathing for people with skin conditions, shouldn't it be clearly and in large letters at the entrance? Under the Public Baths Act, there's no right to refuse bathing unless it's for a contagious disease. (I've reported this to the Yokkaichi Public Health Center.) I go to various hot springs for therapeutic purposes, but this was the first time I've ever been subjected to such unkind and abusive language. I can't believe it's the kind of thing to say to someone who's there to improve their health. I don't know if this hot spring is a vested right in return for the golf course development or something, but I'm never going back. From now on, shouldn't it be limited to local residents? I'm sharing this here so that people with the same skin disease don't have to go through the same sadness.

Located within the village, west of Yokkaichi Sato Golf Club. Because I arrived early, I was unable to use the facilities outside of opening hours. What a shame! I'll return. *The facility information was posted, so I'll quote it here. (Parking available) [Uchiyama Onsen] - Information - Hours: 4:00 PM - 8:45 PM (Last admission: 8:30 PM) Note: The facility closes at 8:45 PM, so please leave by then. Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays User Guidelines: The following individuals are strictly prohibited from bathing: 1. Those who are intoxicated or have consumed excessive amounts of alcohol 2. Those with tattoos 3. Those eating or drinking within the facility 4. Those causing trouble with others Please note that anyone found engaging in any other nuisance behavior will be denied future use.

A small local community hot spring with only one indoor bath. The water quality is excellent, so I've visited several times when I'm in Yokkaichi City. The price has increased from ¥300 to ¥400, but it's still a bargain. When you enter the changing room, you can smell the faint scent of hydrogen sulfide. The water is heated by a boiler and poured from the source to create the perfect temperature (about 42°C). There's a decent amount of hot water, and the bathtub is small, so it's a free-flowing bath that overflows immediately. There are seven faucets with mixer taps (two of which have showers). No amenities. Price: ¥400 Several toilets are available. Water Quality: ★★★★★ Price: ★★★★☆ Service: ★★★☆☆ Facilities: ★★★☆☆

The price was 300 yen, but it will be raised by 100 yen to 400 yen around September 2023. It's cheap, empty, and small, but it's a hot spring with natural spring water. There are no locked shoe lockers. Pay 400 yen at the reception and go to the changing room. There are no locked lockers, so you'll need to take care of your valuables yourself. The sink only has a faucet, but you can use the outlets. The bathroom only has one bathtub, no sauna or open-air bath. The natural spring water is chlorine-free and is quite hot at around 43-44°C, but it's soft, slightly black, and smooth. You can fill it up with water. It's a nice hot spring where everyone is local, so it's a pleasant experience to say hello and enjoy a soak.