Kusatsu Onsen Yubatake (草津温泉 湯畑)
쿠사츠 온천 유바타케 (草津温泉 湯畑)
Kusatsu, one of Japan's top 3 hot springs
About this place
NotesKusatsu, a city of hot springs. Steam rising from Yubatake (hot water field) is the town's symbol.
Practical notes
Three free public baths open to visitors: Shirahata-no-yu, Chiyo-no-yu and Jizo-no-yu. Highly acidic water — no soap needed; rinse yourself (kakeyu) before entering. The Yubatake at night. All 3 main public baths are tattoo OK. Wear a yukata for discounts at partner shops. Yumomi water-stirring shows 6 times daily. Free foot bath open 24 hours.
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Info updated: 2026-08
Details may differ from actual conditions.
What stands out
- +Strongly acidic water (pH ~2), commonly cited as Japan's largest natural spring discharge volume
- +Yubatake landmark
- +Free foot baths/public baths
Facility Details
Natural Sulfur Hot Spring · Yubatake · Public Bath Circuit
Baths
4Awase-yu experience - gradually increasing temperature bathing
500㎡ massive open-air bath, largest in Kusatsu
Traditional wooden architecture, 2 different spring sources
Special Facilities
24,000 liters/min flow, iconic Kusatsu landmark
Traditional performance of cooling hot spring water with wooden paddles
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One of Japan's top 3 hot springs; strongly acidic (pH 2.0) with natural sterilization
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