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Yamanaka Onsen — Hot Spring Travel Guide

Stroll the Kakusenkei Gorge, visit Kiku-no-Yu public baths and explore Yamanaka lacquerware culture.

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Bathhouses, onsen and day-use bathing

Kiku-no-Yu Mens Bath

山中温泉 総湯 菊の湯(男湯)

Opening hours, day-use admission and availability can change. Check official information before visiting.

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Kiku-no-Yu Womens Bath

山中温泉 総湯 菊の湯(女湯)

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Kagari Kisshotei Inn

かがり吉祥亭(宿泊湯)

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Kissho Yamanaka Inn

吉祥やまなか(宿泊湯)

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Hanamurasaki Inn

花紫(宿泊湯)

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Local sights and food stops

Kakusenkei Gorge

鶴仙渓

Discover this local attraction while exploring Yamanaka Onsen. Check the linked visitor information for access and details.

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Ayatori Bridge

あやとりはし

Discover this local attraction while exploring Yamanaka Onsen. Check the linked visitor information for access and details.

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Korogi Bridge

こおろぎ橋

Discover this local attraction while exploring Yamanaka Onsen. Check the linked visitor information for access and details.

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Yuge Street

ゆげ街道

Discover this local attraction while exploring Yamanaka Onsen. Check the linked visitor information for access and details.

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Yamanakaza Hall

山中座

Discover this local attraction while exploring Yamanaka Onsen. Check the linked visitor information for access and details.

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Yamanaka Lacquerware

山中漆器

Discover this local attraction while exploring Yamanaka Onsen. Check the linked visitor information for access and details.

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Suggested itineraries

These are suggested stop sequences, not guaranteed schedules. Check travel time, transit and opening conditions.

Gorge & Bath

  1. Kakusenkei Gorge
  2. Ayatori Bridge
  3. Kiku-no-Yu Mens Bath

Street & Culture

  1. Yuge Street
  2. Yamanakaza Hall
  3. Yamanaka Lacquerware

Bridges of Yamanaka

  1. Korogi Bridge
  2. Kakusenkei Gorge
  3. Ayatori Bridge

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Plan your visit: Day-use bathing policies, admission fees and opening hours can change. Verify the latest details on each facility’s official website. Local transport and seasonal road conditions should also be checked.

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