Yahaba Onsen Nansho

R06/11/10 (Sun) 10:00-14:30 R06/08/25 (Sun) 10:30-16:00 First visit in a month Today the break room was open until 16:00, so I could relax. However, there was someone snoring very loudly, so I couldn't take a nap. As usual, there are elderly people who reserve space in the bath by leaving their personal belongings! It's not for anyone's exclusive use, so please use it without worrying! I came hoping to buy some locally grown tomatoes, but unfortunately, they were out today (crying). These are incredibly delicious! 2024/07/24 (Wed) 10:00-15:00 Today's weather was a torrential downpour. Bought tomatoes at the front desk for ¥200. Perhaps it's a consideration because of ongoing construction? Today's break room was on the north side, but depending on your smartphone carrier, the Wi-Fi signal cuts out on the north side (sob). July 15, 2024 (Mon) 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM Double points day! Today's free break room is open until 4:00 PM! It's been a while since I visited, and it's fairly crowded. There aren't many people using the break room, so it's nice to be able to relax and it's cool! The side dishes in the cafeteria are always delicious! The water is incredibly tasty! May 15, 2024 (Wed) Double points day! May 4, 2024 (Sat) 10:45 AM - 2:00 PM The break room was made larger because of the long weekend. The hours were also extended by an hour, until 4:00 PM. March 15, 2024 (Fri) 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM It's always crowded. If you go around lunchtime, the baths might be relatively empty. I'll go again♪ 2024/03/06 (Wed) 10:00-15:00 First person in the rest room! I took a bath as soon as I arrived, and then a second bath after the rest room closed. I was able to relax and unwind twice today♪ I'll go again♪ 2024/02/23 (Fri) 10:00-16:00 The free rest room was available until 4 PM today. Just one extra hour made a big difference in how much I could relax! I'm grateful. I bought bread again today before heading home. I'll go again^_^ On 2/25 (Sun), there's a concert by Ichiro Toba's son🎵, I wish I could have seen it. 2024/02/19 (Mon) 10:00~ First visit since 2024/1/14 (Sun) and 1/29 (Mon). Having learned from my previous visits that it gets crowded even on weekdays, I arrived right at opening time! There were already over 10 customers. Many customers seem to be day-trippers and leave quickly, as I was the first one in the rest area! The baths were full, so I had lunch first. There's a cafeteria, but today I had the mapo tofu bento and simmered vegetables from the bento box menu. The seasoning was just right, and everything was delicious! The water is also delicious! The bath water seems to stay hot for a long time. What makes it worth coming here is the friendly atmosphere created by the staff, the delicious food in the cafeteria, and above all, the relaxing and comfortable atmosphere. I'll be back! July 4th, 2023 (Tue) I've used this place several times. My boyfriend works in distribution, so he uses it for breaks and naps. The rest area is available from 10:00 to 15:00. This time, I used the bath & meal package for ¥1100. They also sell bento boxes, which might be slightly cheaper than using the cafeteria. The rest area isn't crowded, so you can relax. It would be helpful if the usage time was a little longer. January 14, 2024 (Sun) 10:00 AM Again, used it for a short nap. Sunday Ramen ¥400 Sundays are crowded, so especially for men, there seems to be a wait depending on the timing for the bath! Sunday Ramen is cheap, but perhaps because it's cheap, there's only a tiny bit of char siu in it f^_^; It's almost entirely noodles. The cafeteria is open all day on Sundays, so you don't have to worry about the timing of your bath. By the way, the bread they sell here is quite delicious! Give it a try. January 29, 2024 (Mon) 1:00 PM Another detour while in Yahaba for an oil change. It was quite crowded despite being a Monday. I didn't have time for a nap so I couldn't relax, but I took a bath from 3:00 PM, picked up some leftover inari sushi and tamagoyaki for dinner on the way home, and then it was just a sleep-only day when I got back f^_^; I forgot to buy bread! My favorite hot spring is here ^_^

July 15, 2023, Afternoon Bath I arrived around 1:30 PM, and the first parking lot was full. It was my first visit, and I thought, "Oh, it's so crowded!" I parked my car in the second parking lot, walked in the rain to the entrance, put my shoes in the shoe locker, and looked at the reception, where I spotted a "Men's Day" sign! Apparently, the third Saturday and Sunday of every month is Men's Day, and bathing costs only 400 yen. It's a small facility with conditioner-in-shampoo and body soap provided, six shower faucets in one bathtub, no sauna or cold bath in the open-air bath, free shoes, and lockers for valuables in the laundry basket. There were quite a few customers in the building, and the changing rooms were crowded as expected, but oh? Everyone was dressed! It seemed like they were just switching out, and there were only two customers in the bathroom, which was lucky. The water was clear and colorless, with no particular characteristics, and I think it was around 41-42°C. When I was up to my shoulders and sweat was pouring down my forehead, I got out, turned the shower on, and poured cold water over my head to cool down. I then rested on a chair in the wash area, but the sweat just wouldn't go away. I realized that the water really is very warm. Once the sweat had subsided, I got back into the tub and repeated this process to feel refreshed. During this time, other customers were coming in and out, so it wasn't crowded. I soaked in the hot water for about an hour, and when I got out, I saw that there was a dining room where I could eat. It wasn't crowded, so I was able to relax and enjoy the hot water.

Miyazawa Kenji's hometown. Perfect for a quick dip. It's inconvenient, so I doubt many people travel far to visit, but I think you'll enjoy Iwate's public baths. Yahaba Onsen is nestled in the mountains. While you stretch your legs in the large public bath, you might hear the locals' Zuzu dialect or the Naha dialect, which is closer to Morioka. "It's been a while," "It's been a while, hasn't it? I've been busy in the fields, Naha," etc. Body soap and conditioner-in-shampoo are provided, but they're basic, so it might be a good idea to bring your own conditioner. The women's bath seats seven. There were a few people there when I went. I've been there over 10 times, and the number of people is usually about the same. And the bath really warms the body. You'll stay warm for a while even after getting out. There's a spacious tatami-mat rest area, and the dining hall is delicious. That's fine. It's a simple, unpretentious place where you can relax and unwind. If you're traveling from afar, please make sure to spend some money.

Admission Fee: 550 yen (2025-10) Although it's supposedly a hot spring, the water is heated, circulated, and chlorinated, and there was a chlorine smell in the bathwater. It might not be suitable for those who want to enjoy the hot spring itself. Personally, I liked that part of the bath was a shallow bath about 20 cm deep, where I could lie down and relax in the water. * Benefits: Depression, autonomic nervous system disorders, insomnia * No open-air bath, no sauna * Changing room with baskets, coin-free lockers for valuables * Soaps and other toiletries available * Toothbrushing not allowed * Hair dryers: Free * Free rest area available * Shop available * Cafeteria available, but closes early * PayPay accepted

It's a small hot spring with only an indoor bath, but there's a shop, restaurant, and rest area. The shop has some interesting local products. The water is a simple spring with no peculiar taste, and is heated quite hot. There is a chlorine smell from disinfection, which may bother some people. The amenities provided are the bare minimum, with just rinse-in shampoo, body soap, and a hair dryer, so it might be a good idea to bring your own shampoo and skin care products. I always bring towels with me, but it seems you can also purchase them at the front desk. On weekends, it can get quite crowded depending on the time of day, so it's best to go when it's relatively quiet.