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Colorless, transparent, soft white spring waters. In Yamadaya's three bathing sanctuaries, please enjoy Hakone Yumoto's renowned waters.
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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.
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.
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.
A private bath where you can monopolize Yamadaya's white spring waters. Reservation required, complimentary. Enjoy quiet bathing time for two with someone special.
BATHING GUIDE
THE STORY OF THE WHITE SPRING
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.
FAQ
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.
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.
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.'
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.
For day-trip baths or overnight stays, contact us by phone or the booking form.