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Colorless, transparent, soft white spring waters. In Yamadaya's three bathing sanctuaries, please enjoy Hakone Yumoto's renowned waters.

Yamadaya's Waters,Three White Springs.

Colorless, transparent, soft white Yumoto spring water in grand bath, open-air, and private bath. Yamadaya's waters are characterized by a gentleness that blends with the skin.

Grand Bath: Shiro no Yu

The grand bath filled with colorless, transparent white spring water. The soft spring quality blends with the skin, and you can feel moisturized skin after bathing.

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Open-Air Bath: Niwa-yu

An open-air bath enjoyed while gazing at a small courtyard garden. The tended garden trees of Yamadaya and the white spring waters create a quiet moment.

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Private Bath: Ie-yu

A private bath where you can monopolize Yamadaya's white spring waters. Reservation required, complimentary. Enjoy quiet bathing time for two with someone special.

Spring TypeSimple Thermal Spring (Mild Alkaline, White Spring)
BenefitsFatigue recovery, skin care, neuralgia, muscular pain
Grand BathGender-separated (24 hours)
Private Bath1 room · reservation required · complimentary

Guide to the Baths

ONE

Grand bath (Shiro no Yu): 24 hours · gender-separated

TWO

Open-air bath (Niwa-yu): 6:00–23:00 · gender-separated

THREE

Private (Ie-yu): reservation required · complimentary · 1-hour units

FOUR

Towels provided at each bath

FIVE

Please rinse before entering the tub

Yumoto's White Spring, Long Called 'Beauty Waters'

Hakone Yumoto Onsen is one of Japan's most historically renowned hot spring resorts, known since the Nara period. The 'shirayu'—colorless, transparent, mild alkaline spring—has long been cherished for its skin-beautifying and fatigue-recovery effects.

Hakone Yumoto Onsen is one of Japan's most historically renowned hot spring resorts, known since the Nara period. The 'shirayu'—colorless, transparent, mild alkaline spring—has long been cherished for its skin-beautifying and fatigue-recovery effects.

The white spring with low irritation that blends easily with skin is a hot spring that anyone can enjoy pleasantly, regardless of age or gender. Experience at Yamadaya's white spring baths the blessing of the renowned waters that have flowed since the Manyoshu era.

Frequently asked questions.

Is the white spring really colorless and transparent?

Yes, Yumoto's white spring is nearly colorless, transparent, and odorless. There is no color or smell like sulphur springs, but the moisturized feeling after bathing is exceptional.

What are the bathing hours?

Grand bath 'Shiro no Yu' is available 24 hours. Open-air bath 6:00–23:00. Private 'Ie-yu' by reservation, complimentary, 1-hour units.

What are the benefits of the white spring?

The mild alkaline simple thermal spring is known for benefits including fatigue recovery, skin care, neuralgia, and muscular pain relief. This is why it has long been called 'beauty waters.'

What is the atmosphere of the open-air bath?

It is an open-air bath facing a small courtyard garden tended by Yamadaya. Not a grand panoramic view, but you can soak peacefully in a calm, green setting.

Book your onsen stay

For day-trip baths or overnight stays, contact us by phone or the booking form.