
Tsubame Onsen is a historic hot spring nestled at 800 meters elevation in the mountainous region of Niigata Prefecture. Known for its highly concentrated sulfur waters with a distinctive milky-white appearance, this onsen features strong acidic properties believed to alleviate skin conditions and joint pain. The surrounding landscape of Mount Myoko provides stunning seasonal backdrops, particularly during autumn foliage and winter snow.
Free Parking
Public toilets
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4.0 (40 reviews)
No matter how many times I go, it's the best spa.
I had planned to stop by on my way down from Mt. Myoko the day before, but due to bad weather I had to take a different route (Sky Cable), so I went again the next day. I took the Myoko City Municipal Bus (Myoko Sanroku Line) from Naena Falls. In 2023, due to damage to the suspension bridge, the only free natural hot spring was the Golden Hot Spring. The water was too hot to bathe in the summer, and there were horseflies flying around and biting me many times. It's good for a topic of conversation, but I think it would be better to soak in it in a different season. For a secret hot spring resort, there are a lot of buses. However, I came at a time when it was slightly quiet. Other than the hot spring resort, there are only two shops where you can kill time. I had a bottle of juice and rested in the shade for a long time.