Yamaguchi-onsen
477, Shinohara, Kai City, Yamanashi Pref.
A carbonate hot spring with superb fine bubbles popping. You can enjoy taking a long bath with lukewarm water flowing from the source.
A large amount of fine bubbles with water appearing cloudy. A high-quality onsen flowing from the source, and you can drink it.
The facility has a good open-air bath. The water temperature is lukewarm and perfect for a relaxing long bath.
Only adults can take a bath before 6 pm, so it is very comfortable for those who want to calm down and enjoy the hot water.
Location
Area / Railway
Ko-shin-etsu Region
Yamanashi Pref.
JR Chuo Line
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Route from Tokyo (Shinjuku)
- Shinjuku Sta. Keio: 1 hr Keio Line ¥ 370
- Takao Sta.JR: 1 hr 50 min Chuo Line ¥ 1,520
- Ryuo Sta.Walk: 30 min 2.3 km (1.4 mi) Difference in elevation: -9 m (-30 ft)
- Yamaguchi-onsen
Route from Tokyo (Shinjuku)
- Shinjuku Sta.JR: 2 hrs 40 min Chuo Line ¥ 2,310
- Ryuo Sta. (South exit) ※Kai City Bus: 13 min Ryuo - Futaba Line ¥ 200
- Enokikyoku Bus StopWalk: 8 min 0.6 km (0.4 mi)
- Yamaguchi-onsen
Route from Tokyo (Shinjuku)
- Shinjuku Sta. JR express: 1 hr 40 min Kaiji etc. Reserved seat※¥ 3,890
- Kofu Sta. (South exit) ※Yamanashi Kotsu Bus: 16 min Bound for Ogasawara / Kajikazawa¥ 310
- Enokikyoku Bus StopWalk: 8 min 0.6 km (0.4 mi)
- Yamaguchi-onsen
Route from Tokyo (Shinjuku)
- Shinjuku Sta. (New South Gate)Walk: 2 min
- Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
(4th floor) ※Expressway bus: 2 hrs 10 min Kofu Ryuo Line ¥ 2,200 - Kofu Sta. (South exit)Walk: 3 min
- Business Ryokan Suehiro
※Bicycle rental: 30 min
(electric assisted) ¥ 1,000
5.2 km (3.2 mi) - Yamaguchi-onsen
Route from Tokyo (Shinjuku)
- Shinjuku Sta. (New South Gate)Walk: 2 min
- Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
(4th floor) ※Expressway bus: 2 hrs 10 min Minobu Line ¥ 2,200 - Nishi-Yahata Bus StopWalk: 25 min 2 km (1.2 mi) Difference in elevation: 7 m (23 ft)
- Yamaguchi-onsen
Routes from Tokyo
- Shinjuku
- Keio
- Takao
- JR
- Ruyo
- Walk
3 hrs 20 min ¥ 1,890
- Shinjuku
- JR
- Ryuo
- Bus
3 hrs 01 min ¥ 2,510
- Shinjuku
- JR express
- Kofu
- Bus
2 hrs 04 min ¥ 4,200
- Shinjuku
- Expressway bus
- Kofu
- Bicycle rental
2 hrs 45 min ¥ 3,200
- Shinjuku
- Expressway bus
- Nishi-Yahata
- Walk
2 hrs 37 min ¥ 2,200
- The price of JR Express is "Base fare" plus "Express charge". (These are determined according to the distance.) In case of JR Express on Chuo Line, "Express charge" has two types: "Reserved seat" and "Undecided seat". Both have the same charge, which do not change depending on the season. However, the price will vary depending on where you buy. (Internet < Station < Inside the car). If you have an "Undecided seat" ticket, you can sit in any vacant seat, but you have no priority. So, if someone comes who has a "Reserved seat" ticket for the seat you are sitting, you have to give up the seat to him / her.
- Kai City Bus from Ryuo Station to Enokikyoku Bus Stop is "Ryuo - Futaba Line" and runs only on Wednesdays and Sundays.
- Kofu City Bicycle Rental is operated in cooperation with Kofu City and the Kofu Hotel Ryokan Cooperative. You can rent an electric assisted bicycle at some hotels around Kofu Station. From 9:00 to 18:00 (from November to March until 17:00), ¥1,000, ID card required, return to borrowed place. Inquiry: Kofu City Sightseeing Department 055-237-5702
- 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 Yamaguchi-onsen
(Directions from Ryuo Sta.)
- Go straight out of the station (to the south)
- Turn left at the "Ryuo Station Entrance" signal intersection. Walk on Route 20
- Enter the diagonally right at the "Ryuohigashi Elementary School Entrance" signal intersection
- After passing in front of "Fukuyoshi", turn right at the next intersection at a sharp angle, then for about 100 m (328 ft)
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(Directions from Enokikyoku Bus Stop)
- Go west from the Enokikyoku Bus Stop. Turn right at "Enoki Post Office" signal intersection, and immediately turn left into the road beside the post office
- Turn right at the T-junction
- Turn left in front of a temple
- Walk diagonally to the right, and immediately after that, walk diagonally to the left, then about 100 m (328 ft)
: bus stop
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Informations about Hot spring travel
- JR East (Japan Railway)Web Site
- JAPAN RAIL PASS info(JR GROUP)
- Route Search (Japan Transit Planner)
- Japan Route Finder & Calculater (NAVITIME)
- Train Timetable Search(EKITAN)
- Kai City Bus route bus info
- Yamanashi Kotsu route bus info
- Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Expressway bus Search (Bus Hikaku-Navi)
- Taxi Tel numberKai City(Mapion)
- Rent-a-carReservation(TABIRAI)
- Kofu Tourism Association "Visit Kofu"
- Hotel / Ryokan Kofu City(Rakuten Travel)
- Hotel / Ryokan Yamanashi Pref.(Jalan)
- Hotel / Ryokan Yamanashi Pref.(Yuko Yuko)
- Weather forecast Kaioverview
- Weather forecast Kaihourly
Travel journal of day trip bathing to hot spring
Characters
- 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
- 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.
(→ Continuation from Tamagawa-onsen)
Nishi-san and Kita-san,
who are visiting in Kai City located on the western of Kofu Basin,
head to Yamaguchi-onsen after Tamagawa-onsen.
The two go to Ryuo Station by JR, and they walk to Yamaguchi-onsen from there.
It's hot ... We walked quite a bit, but is Yamaguchi-onsen still far away?
I think it should be close ... Oh, there was a Seven-Eleven store. I think it's just after turning right.
I'm getting thirsty, so let's buy something cold to drink at the Seven-Eleven. Hydration.
Nishi-san and Kita-san head to Yamaguchi-onsen on the road between the fields and the houses, while drinking soda bought at the convenience store.
Exterior
Oh, this is Yamaguchi-onsen. Here we are.
It's hard to find this onsen too. Are hot springs in this area made so that travelers can't find it?
Basically, they are for regulars. At least it's definitely not for tourists.
Well, It's better than a high price for tourists.
The two have come to the entrance of Yamaguchi-onsen.
Oh? It says, children's bathing starts at 6:00 pm. Only adults during the day.
What? Kids are not allowed at night?
No, the opposite. It seems not available before 6 o'clock and OK after 6 o'clock.
Hmm, I don't understand the rule. Anyway, it's before 6 o'clock now, so no children, right?
At Yamaguchi-onsen, there is an indoor bath next to the undressing room and an open-air bath in the back of the undressing room. First, Nishi-san and Kita-san go to the indoor bath.
Indoor bath
Indoor bath
Boy, it's a pretty good atmosphere.
It's a rock tub. That's good ... What? It looks like the water is cloudy white in some places ...
Wow! It has fine bubbles and cloudy! It's amazing fine bubbles!
Oh, really! The amount of fine bubbles is great!
Bathtub and washing area
There are more bubbles in front side of the bathtub. It seems that new water comes to this side in the flow of water.
The part that looks cloudy white is fresh water. I see, it's easy to tell.
The water feels a little slimy. This is a nice hot spring, isn't it.
Because there is such a good hot spring in the city, Kofu is a great place.
Hot water spout
There's a cup at the spout. In short, it looks like you can drink the water here. Onsen that has drinkable water is always nice.
You can drink the carbonated water unlimitedly ... It should be better to drink the water here instead of buying a carbonated drink at the convenience store?
How about if you put the water here in an empty plastic bottle?
Oh, that's good.
Next, Nishi-san and Kita-san go to the open-air bath.
Open-air bath
The bottom of the bathtub is green. Does the water around here has any ingredients that turn green?
Yeah, could be ... Oh? The water is a little dirty .... After all, as freshness of water, I guess it's the best the around the spout in the indoor bath.
No, After all, an open-air bath is nice! It's the best that soaking in lukewarm water with the outside air and the sunlight!
Well, exacly, it's a shame that this hot spring doesn't take long.
That's why Nishi-san and Kita-san enjoyed taking a long bath in the lukewarm water of Yamaguchi-onsen.
(May 2015)
♨ The location of Yamaguchi-onsen is not Kofu City but Kai City. For tourists who are not Yamanashi residents, this is a bit confusing.
Impression & rating
Drinking onsen water is available, and abundant hot water is flowing from the source. It is a wonderful hot spring where you can enjoy the highest level of fine bubbles.
3.5 pt
Impression & rating
Although in the city, it is great that it has an open-air bath. A hot spring that is very satisfying because it has lukewarm water and a large amount of fine bubbles.
2.5 pt
The Onsen facility
- Address
- 477, Shinohara, Kai City, Yamanashi Pref.
- Phone
-
domestic: 055-279-2611
international: +81-55-279-2611 - Website
- None
- Bathing hours
- 9:00 - 21:30
- Close days
- Mondays
- Charge
-
[In 3 hours]
Adults: ¥ 600 / Children (3 - 12 years old): ¥ 400 (Children cannot take a bath until 18:00) - Baths
- Gender-separated indoor bath, Gender-separated open-air bath
The hot spring data
(According to hot spring analysis report etc.)
(Jun. 17, 1986)
- Spring quality
- Sodium - Hydrogen carbonate / Chloride spring (Hypotonic Weak alkaline Hot spring
- Gushing place
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476, Shinohara, Ryuo Town, Nakakoma District, Yamanashi Pref.
As a result of the merger in 2004, Ryuo Town in Nakakoma District has become Kai City.
- Temperature
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41.6 ℃ (106.9 ℉)
[air temperature: 25.4 ℃ (77.7 ℉)] - Water volume
- 686 L / min (Non-powered spouting after drilling)
- pH value
- 7.65
- Total ingredients
- 1.389 g / kg
- Perception
- Clear yellow carbonated irony
Today's Sweets
Budoya kofu's Raisin sandwich cookies
(Purchased at Budoya kofu Koshu Yumekoji shop,
above: Raisin sandwich cookies,
left: Raisin butter sandwich cookies,
right: Rum raisin sandwich cookies)
Raisin sandwich cookies is a savory taste with a raisin of confile jam. Simple and the goodness of the material stands out. Raisin butter sandwich cookies has a rich taste with butter cream. Rum raisin sandwich cookies has a large presence of big rum raisins, and the cookies are crispy. It might be a good souvenir for Kofu. (→ Budoya kofu website)
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