Day trip bathing travel journals to hot springs where we visited by train and bus

Nanasawa Onsen-kyo Kabutoyu-onsen Sansuiro

Nanasawa Onsen-kyo Kabutoyu-onsen Sansuiro

2062, Nanasawa, Atsugi City, Kanagawa Pref.

In the deep green forest of Nanasawa, an inn of secluded hot spring. You can enjoy a hot spring that Flowing from the Source.

Nanasawa Onsen-kyo Kabutoyu-onsen Sansuiro exterior
Nanasawa Onsen-kyo Kabutoyu-onsen Sansuiro indoor bath Nanasawa Onsen-kyo Kabutoyu-onsen Sansuiro open-air bath Nanasawa Onsen-kyo Kabutoyu-onsen Sansuiro lobby

A hot spring that has naturally springed up after the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923. They don't use circulation, and you can enjoy hot water Flowing from the Source.

An inn of secluded hot spring in the forest. It has a small open-air bath, and it is comfortable to take a bath while watching at the greenery of the forest.

Nanasawa Onsen-kyo is popular as a hot spring resort that can be easily reached from Tokyo. Nanasawa Forest Park and Forest Therapy Road are maintained in the surrounding area, and the hot springs after nature walks are exceptional.

Location

Rating of access

2.5 pt(from Shinjuku)

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Area / Railway

Kanto Region
Kanagawa Pref.

Odakyu Odawara Line

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Train and bus route map of Nanasawa Onsenkyo, Kanagawa Prefecture
Train and bus route map of Nanasawa Onsenkyo, Kanagawa Prefecture
Shinjuku Station timetable Shinagawa Station timetable Hon-Atsugi Station timetable Isehara Station timetable Odawara Station timetable Nanasawa Bus Stop timetable etc. Kotakuji Onsen Iriguchi Bus Stop timetable etc. Nanasawa Onsen Bus Stop timetable etc. Nanasawa Onsen Iriguchi Bus Stop timetable etc. Atsugi Bus Center timetable etc.

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Route from Tokyo (Shinjuku)
  • Shinjuku Sta.Odakyu: 1 hr 10 min Odawara Line ¥ 600
  • Hon-Atsugi Sta. Walk: 2 hrs 9.6 km ( 6.0 mi) Difference in elevation: 92 m (302 ft)
  • Kabutoyu-onsen Sansuiro
Route from Tokyo (Shinjuku)
  • Shinjuku Sta. Odakyu express: 50 min Romancecar ¥ 1,230
  • Hon-Atsugi Sta.Walk: 3 min 0.2 km (0.1 mi)
  • Atsugi Bus Center (No.9)Bus: 33 min route No.: Atsu-33 or 34 ¥ 420
  • Nanasawa Bus StopWalk: 6 min 0.4 km (0.2 mi)
  • Kabutoyu-onsen Sansuiro
Route from Tokyo (Shinjuku)
  • Shinjuku Sta. Odakyu express: 50 min Romancecar ¥ 1,230
  • Hon-Atsugi Sta.Walk: 3 min 0.2 km (0.1 mi)
  • Atsugi Bus Center (No.9)Bus: 30 min route No.: Atsu-33, 34 or 38 ¥ 370
  • Kotakuji Onsen Iriguchi Bus StopWalk: 10 min 0.8 km (0.5 mi)
  • Kabutoyu-onsen Sansuiro
Routes from Tokyo
  • Shinjuku
  • Odakyu
  • Hon-Atsugi
  • Walk
  • hot spring
  • 3 hrs 10 min ¥ 600

  • Shinjuku
  • Odakyu express
  • Hon-Atsugi
  • Walk
  • Atsugi Bus Center
  • Bus
  • hot spring
  • 1 hr 32 min ¥ 1,650

  • Shinjuku
  • Odakyu express
  • Hon-Atsugi
  • Walk
  • Atsugi Bus Center
  • Bus
  • hot spring
  • 1 hr 33 min ¥ 1,600

  • The above fares are based on cash. When using an IC card, the fares may differ slightly.
  • The above times and distances are approximate. Does not include transfering or waiting times.

How to get to Kabutoyu-onsen Sansuiro

(Directions from Nanasawa Bus Stop)
  1. Take the road on the back side of the bus stop square to the west (turn left when viewed from the road where the bus came). Go straight across a slightly larger road
  2. Enter the side road on the left (there is a signboard for Sansuiro)

bus stop: bus stop

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Travel journal of day trip bathing to hot spring

Characters

Nishi-san
Nishi-san
He is an orthodox hot springs lover and particular about quality of springs. He loves the hot springs flowing from the source, the hot water with a presence, and the rustic atmosphere.
Kita-san
Kita-san
He doesn't care much about quality of hot springs. He loves the open-air bath, and prefers hot springs that have visible features such as good views.

It was the end of May 2020, when the 1st declaration of a state of emergency due to COVID-19 was finally over.

I couldn't go anywhere this spring. For now, I want to go somewhere.

I agree. But still, I don't feel like going too far.

Then, is there a good hot spring nearby?

Maybe Nanasawa Onsen is good. It's close.

So, Nishi-san and Kita-san headed to Nanasawa Onsen-kyo in the middle of July, when the rainy season was about to end. Take a bus from Hon-Atsugi to Nanasawa, the final stop, and head for Kabutoyu-onsen Sansuiro.

The period during which the 1st declaration of a state of emergency was issued is from April 7th to May 25th in the Tokyo metropolitan area.

Road to Nanasawa Onsen-kyo Kabutoyu-onsen Sansuiro

Road to Sansuiro

Is this area in Atsugi City? It's a pretty nice forest, you know.

Exactly. Also Kanagawa, it's so rich in nature just by taking a short bus. ... Oh, on the left road here.

As soon as you walk on the side road, you will arrive at Sansuiro.

Nanasawa Onsen-kyo Kabutoyu-onsen Sansuiro exterior

Exterior

Oh, a house in the forest!

Not bad, like a secluded hot spring.

Immediately into the building.

Nanasawa Onsen-kyo Kabutoyu-onsen Sansuiro Lobby

Lobby

I wonder if it's an old building. ... Oh, a stuffed deer. ... Well, in the hot spring inns in the countryside, they often display stuffed animals, right?

In short, I guess, in the old days, stuffed animals were like a luxurious interior for them. Now ... how about? Personally, I don't like it, though.

Now, it's NOT a good taste, you know.

While saying that, they've come to the bathing room.

Nanasawa Onsen-kyo Kabutoyu-onsen Sansuiro indoor bath

Indoor bath

A bit of small ...

Exactly. But it's more beautiful than I expected.

They got into the bathtub for the time being.

Phew, the onsen is great after walking a lot in the forest.

No, you haven't walked so much, eh? ... But, it's good hot water, as you said. It feels soft.

The area around Nanasawa Onsen-kyo has Nanasawa Forest Park and Forest Therapy Roads, which is recommended for mountain walking and hiking. (For Forest Therapy, refer to the Forest Therapy Society website.)

Nanasawa Onsen-kyo Kabutoyu-onsen Sansuiro hot water spout in indoor bath

Hot water spout in indoor bath

Gee, this is the hot water spout. What kind of shape is it? ... Ah, helmets! Because it's Kabutoyu-onsen?

Oh, I see. ... But this design is terrible.

Next, they have got out to the open-air bath.

Nanasawa Onsen-kyo Kabutoyu-onsen Sansuiro open-air bath

Open-air bath

So small! How strange the shape, too!

Exactly. It looks like they've try too hard to make an open-air bath here.

It's better than nothing, though. Well, you can see the scenery of the forest, and breathe in the outside air.

View from Nanasawa Onsen-kyo Kabutoyu-onsen Sansuiro open-air bath

View from the open-air bath

But, I don't feel calm down ...

Hmm, after all, the bathtub is too small ...

While saying such things, Nishi-san and Kita-san were able to completely refresh themselves with the oxygen-rich forest air and the hot water of Kabutoyu-onsen Sansuiro. From the afternoon, after a short walk on the hiking road and enjoying the feeling of forest therapy, they plan to head to the next hot spring. (→ Continue to Nanasawa Onsen Motoyu Tamagawakan)

(July 2020)

"Kabuto" means helmet, "yu" means hot water. The name "Kabutoyu-onsen" is derived from the fact that the onsen has springed out from the foot of "Kabuto-iwa" (helmet-shaped rock).

Impression & rating

The impression is that the hot water is fresh and soft, partly because of the environment in the forest. I think it's good for refreshing.

2.5 pt

Impression & rating

The view of the open-air bath is not so bad, so it's really regrettable that the bathtub is small and has a strange shape.

2.0 pt

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The Onsen facility

Address
2062, Nanasawa, Atsugi City, Kanagawa Pref.
Phone
domestic: 046-248-0025
international: +81-46-248-0025
Website
Kabutoyu-onsen Sansuiro
Day trip bathing hours
11:00 - 17:00
(Last entry at 16:00)
(May change depending on the guest)
Regular holiday
Weekday Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Charge
Adults: ¥ 1,100
Baths
Gender-separated indoor bath, Gender-separated open-air bath
Facilities
No lockers at the undressing room (Leave your valuables at the reception desk)

The hot spring data
(According to hot spring analysis report etc.)

(Analysis date: May 22, 2014)

Spring quality
- (Contains metasilicic acid and metaboric acid) (Hypotonic Alkaline Cold mineral spring)
Source
Kabutoyu-onsen
Temperature
17.5 ℃ (63.5 ℉)
Volume
? L / min (Natural spring)
pH value
9.7
Total ingredients
0.266 g / kg
Perception
Colorless and transparent, tasteless, slightly hydrogen sulfide odor

Today's Sweets

Ayu-monaka
Cross section of Ayu-monaka

Ayu-monaka

"Ayu" means sweetfish, "monaka" is a japanese sweet that crisp wafers filled with anko paste (red bean paste). Ayu is a specialty of Atsugi City, as the Atsugi Ayu Festival is held every year. And, "Ayu-monaka" is a sweetfish-shaped monaka with the "Atsugi specialty" engraved on it. Its wafers is white, and anko paste has yuzu-flavored. The taste is refreshing due to the yuzu, and it feels lighter than normal monaka. It looks nice, so it might be a good souvenir.

(¥ 170 tax included)
(→ Atsugi Tourism Association _ Kikuyamasafusa)

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