Facing out over Lake Akayako and surrounded by beautiful green nature, the hot spring at Kojokaku is 100% natural, and drawn direct from the source, allowing bathers to enjoy a variety of spring water types at their leisure.
| Spring Water Properties | Sodium chloride sulfate spring water containing sodium and calcium chloride spring water |
|---|---|
| Health Benefits | The spring water is said to be good for: athlete's foot, hemorrhoids, stress, recovery from illness, hormone imbalance, rheumatism, digestive problems, obesity, asthma, etc. |
Legend has it that the famous feudal-era warlord Uesugi Kenshin stayed here overnight on his way to conquer the Kanto Region in 1560. He named this place Sarugakyo (Town of Monkeys) after dreaming of good portends on a date that fell on the day, month, and year of the monkey. Kenshin Uesugi's Zodiac sign was also the monkey. The 100% natural hot spring water flows directly from the source, and has properties of being clear to the eye and gentle on the skin. The baths and sinks in the guest rooms also draw water directly from the hot spring. The water is drinkable.
Baths open: 5:00am - 12:00 midnight
Please note that we also have a "ladies only" bathing time:
8:15pm - 9:45pm
*8:00pm-8:15pm and 9:45pm-10:00pm is changeover preparation time
Walking along the bamboo alley from the main building brings you to the large public bath, surrounded by nature and offering stunning views of Lake Akayako below. While the open-air baths are basically arranged for mixed bathing, there are also ladies only bathing times.
We have 8 different types of open-air hot spring baths. Six of these are mixed gender bathing, and the other two baths are dedicated male and female baths.
Please enjoy a relaxing soak while looking out over Lake Akayako below.
Hagoromo-no-Yu is perfect for family, couples, or groups of friends to enjoy a private hot spring experience. The bath has a roof, preventing bathers getting wet in the rain or snow. *Please make a reservation at time of check-in
The large public bath is an indoor bath, but offers splendid views of Lake Akayako from the expansive windows.
The changing area features a wood-grain tone, and amenities such as hair-dryers and moisturizers.
There are separate male and female facilities, both facing out over Lake Akayako and filled with 100% natural hot spring water.
Open: 24 hours
It is possible for visitors not staying at the facility to use the bathing facilities. A rest area is also available.
[Hours] 11:00am - 8:00pm
[Price] Adults: 1,000 yen Children: 500 yen
*A discount ticket book is available from the front desk. It contains 6 tickets for the price of 4,000 yen (including tax).
*On days when the baths are being cleaned, day visitors may only use the bath after 3:00pm.
Hotel Kojokaku, Lakeside Ryokan in Sarugakyo Onsen
121 Sarugakyo Onsen, Minakami, Tone, Gunma 379-1403
Tel: +81(0)278-66-1021
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