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Enjoy a memorable day surrounded by sweeping rural scenery and our proud private hot spring source, “Shiratama-no-Yu.”
Passing through the Hua Feng Gate, you enter another world. From the top of a small hill, enjoy the view surrounded by a six-thousand-tsubo garden, where quiet luxury resides.
We drove 4.5 hours from Tokyo to see the famous emerald-green Onsen for ourselves, and arrived to a grand entrance where many staff members warmly welcomed us.The moment you step inside, the luxurious, high-quality architecture lifts your spirits.The Onsen really is emerald green, with a strong sulfur scent that makes you feel you’ve come to a truly great hot spring. The intensity of the sulfur aroma rivals Kusatsu—maybe even stronger!? The large public bath is very spacious, and with several different baths to choose from, it never gets boring.With such high-quality Onsen and snowy scenery, it was so wonderful we could have stayed in forever.As for the meals, the sashimi was especially delicious. I did feel the breakfast buffet could have been a bit better, but given the reasonable price, I have no complaints. If it were closer, I’d come all the time—an Accommodation with an exceptionally high level of satisfaction.
kaz388 2/23/2026We stayed for two nights and three days. The Onsen was incredibly relaxing, and we ended up soaking three times a day—morning, afternoon, and night. The open-air bath was also spacious and airy, making it easy to unwind.Every meal was delicious, and the complimentary services in the lobby were a nice touch. There were also massage chairs, so we felt very relaxed throughout our stay.The staff were courteous and attentive, which made us feel comfortable and at ease. This is an Accommodation we’d love to visit again in a different season.
Mina CHEN 2/6/2026
Facilities and Services
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- Spa facility
- Accessibility
| IN | 15:00～18:30 |
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| OUT | 10:00 |
| Number of rooms | 104 rooms |
| Your child | Permitted |
| Pet | Not allowed |
| Dog House Limited to 3 groups per day (first-come, first-served) Free of charge 1 house for one large dog or two small dogs (2 crates provided) — 1.8 tsubo (300 cm × 200 cm) 2 houses for medium and small dogs — 1 tsubo (174 cm × 174 cm) Equipped with a water dispenser, crates, food bowls, toilet tray, air conditioning, and running water *No dedicated staff are on site. *Please note that we cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident. |
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- Japanese-style Room
- Capacity 2~6 people
- Japanese-style Room
- Capacity 2~8 people
- Japanese-style Room
- Capacity 2~4 people
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Introduction of the Accommodation
Room
Enjoy a slightly luxurious time in a Room that soothes both your mind and body.
Close to the sea and within reach of mountain nature, Tsukioka Onsen. We offer a rich selection of seasonal ingredients for spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Please enjoy the exquisite dishes prepared by our skilled chefs to your heart's content.
This hot spring is named 'Shiratama no Yu' for its skin-beautifying effects, leaving your skin smooth like a white pearl. Enjoy exploring the various baths to your heart's content.
Facilities and Equipment of Accommodation
- The room
- Hot Springs & Baths
- Facilities & Services
- Meal
Basic Information
| Card information | VISA / MASTER / JCB / AMEX / DINERS / UnionPay |
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| Pets | Not allowed Dog House
Limited to 3 groups per day (first-come, first-served)
Free of charge
1 house for one large dog or two small dogs (2 crates provided) — 1.8 tsubo (300 cm × 200 cm)
2 houses for medium and small dogs — 1 tsubo (174 cm × 174 cm)
Equipped with a water dispenser, crates, food bowls, toilet tray, air conditioning, and running water
*No dedicated staff are on site.
*Please note that we cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident. |
| Breakfast | There is no information about breakfast. |
| Your child | You can stay. Children aged 0 to 2 may stay using Child Sharing Existing Bedding. |
| Room service | Available for use Available hours: 15:00–23:00 |
| Common amenities |
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| Facilities and Features |
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| Indoor pool |
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| Esthetic Massage | Available A space to make your stay at Kaho even more relaxing
“Aroma Esthetic Salon Shiratama”
(Hours: 15:00–Last order 23:00)
Aromatherapy is a natural therapy that originated in Europe and uses essential oils extracted from plants.
By taking in the power of plant aromas—such as medicinal herbs and botanicals—it helps promote balance of mind and body.
Popular with both female and male guests.
Created to help you relax even more deeply from the heart—your new healing retreat. |
| Fitness gym | None |
| Public Bath |
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| Open-air bath |
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| Private bath |
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| Spring quality and benefits | Sulfur–Sodium–Chloride/Sulfate Onsen (Mildly Alkaline) (Revised July 1, 2014: “Guidelines for Hot Spring Water Analysis”) [General Indications] Sensitivity to cold, peripheral circulatory disorders, mild hypertension, impaired glucose tolerance (diabetes), etc. [Indications by Spring Type] Atopic dermatitis, psoriasis vulgaris, chronic eczema, superficial suppurative skin infections |
| Sauna | Available |
| Hot stone spa | None |
Reviews
- Rooms & Amenities4.74
- Facility4.72
- Hospitality & Service4.69
- Meals4.41
- Onsen & Bath4.81
- Satisfaction4.64
*Reviews that have been translated from Japanese.*
*Showing only reviews from 一休.com (Japanese) and Yahoo!トラベル.*
Access Information
Niigata Prefecture134 Tsukioka Onsen, Shibata City
TEL：+81-254-32-1515
■By Train
[Joetsu Shinkansen] Tokyo Station → Niigata Station (1 hr 40 min)
[Tohoku Shinkansen] Sendai Station → Omiya Station → Niigata Station (3 hr 15 min)
[JR Hokuriku Main Line] Kanazawa Station → Niigata Station (4 hrs)
From Niigata Station: local bus → 60 min, 1,500 yen
From Shibata Station: local bus → 20 min, 500 yen
For details, please visit the official website.
■By Car
[Kan-Etsu Expressway] Tokyo/Nerima I.C. → Niigata Nishi I.C. (3 hrs 40 min)
[Hokuriku Expressway] Kanazawa Higashi I.C. → Niigata Nishi I.C. (4 hrs)
*From Niigata Nishi I.C., take the Shin-Shin Bypass and exit at Keibajo I.C., then head toward Toyosaka. 40 minutes to Tsukioka Onsen.
[Ban-Etsu Expressway] Koriyama I.C. → Yasuda I.C. (2 hrs)
*From Yasuda I.C., take National Route 290 toward Shibata; Tsukioka Onsen is 15 minutes away.
- Parking Information
- Fee
- Free for guests
- Parking time
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- Parking space
- No restrictions
- Number of parking spaces
- 150 cars available outdoor
- Valet service
- Unavailable
- Pickup and drop-off information
- Unavailable
Frequently Asked Questions
Please provide information about Open-air bath.
・Business Hours: 05:30～24:00 ・Hot spring: Available ・Free-flowing: None ・Cloudy hot spring water: Available ・Supplementary information: (Heating, Adding Water)
What are the qualities and benefits of the hot spring water?
The spring quality and efficacy of the hot spring are as follows. ・Spring quality: Sulfur–Sodium–Chloride/Sulfate Onsen (Mildly Alkaline) ・Spring efficacy: (Revised July 1, 2014: “Guidelines for Hot Spring Water Analysis”) [General Indications] Sensitivity to cold, peripheral circulatory disorders, mild hypertension, impaired glucose tolerance (diabetes), etc. [Indications by Spring Type] Atopic dermatitis, psoriasis vulgaris, chronic eczema, superficial suppurative skin infections
What kind of facilities and features are available?
There are the following facilities and features. Hot spring・Open-air bath・Free-flowing hot spring・Large public bath・Private bath・Sauna・Indoor pool・Spa facility・Room service・Barrier-free
I would like to know the access information.
■By Train [Joetsu Shinkansen] Tokyo Station → Niigata Station (1 hr 40 min) [Tohoku Shinkansen] Sendai Station → Omiya Station → Niigata Station (3 hr 15 min) [JR Hokuriku Main Line] Kanazawa Station → Niigata Station (4 hrs) From Niigata Station: local bus → 60 min, 1,500 yen From Shibata Station: local bus → 20 min, 500 yen For details, please visit the official website. ■By Car [Kan-Etsu Expressway] Tokyo/Nerima I.C. → Niigata Nishi I.C. (3 hrs 40 min) [Hokuriku Expressway] Kanazawa Higashi I.C. → Niigata Nishi I.C. (4 hrs) *From Niigata Nishi I.C., take the Shin-Shin Bypass and exit at Keibajo I.C., then head toward Toyosaka. 40 minutes to Tsukioka Onsen. [Ban-Etsu Expressway] Koriyama I.C. → Yasuda I.C. (2 hrs) *From Yasuda I.C., take National Route 290 toward Shibata; Tsukioka Onsen is 15 minutes away.
Is parking available?
・Fee： Free for guests ・Parking space： Length --- Vehicle width --- Vehicle height --- ・Number of parking spaces： 150 cars ・Valet Service： Unavailable
Please provide information about Private bath.
・Business Hours: 06:00～24:00 ・Hot spring: Available ・Free-flowing: Available ・Cloudy hot spring water: Available ・Supplementary information: (Heating, Adding Water) 4,400 JPY (tax included) for 60 minutes, up to 6 guests.
Is an internet connection available?
Connection is possible. ・Wi-Fi is available. For more details, please refer to the room and plan information.
Is there a sauna?
Yes, there is.
Do you have esthetic massages?
Yes, there is. A space to make your stay at Kaho even more relaxing “Aroma Esthetic Salon Shiratama” (Hours: 15:00–Last order 23:00) Aromatherapy is a natural therapy that originated in Europe and uses essential oils extracted from plants. By taking in the power of plant aromas—such as medicinal herbs and botanicals—it helps promote balance of mind and body. Popular with both female and male guests. Created to help you relax even more deeply from the heart—your new healing retreat.