Me no Onsen Okuyuzawa Kaikake Onsen

♨️700 years of clearing the eyes

Niigata · Me no Onsen, Okuyuzawa Kaikake Onsen

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One of Japan's Three Great 'Eye' Hot Springs

• 👁️One of Japan's three great hot springs for eye ailments like cataracts and eye strain
• 💧Rich in metaboric acid and carbonate, traditionally used to bathe the eyes in its lukewarm water
• 🌿A clear, gentle, mildly alkaline sodium-calcium chloride spring

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Nagayu, a Long Soak at 37°C

• 🛁A nagayu tradition of soaking 30 to 70 minutes in the lukewarm 37°C source water
• 🔥Move slowly between the lukewarm bath (37°C) and a heated bath (42°C)
• ⛲A spring flowing at 450–650 liters a minute, among the most abundant in Japan

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A Rock Bath Ringed by a Mountain Stream

• 🪨A simple rock open-air bath surrounded by a clear stream and forest
• ❄️In winter, bathe amid a snowy landscape for a true yukimi open-air experience
• 🚻Separate indoor and open-air baths for men and women

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A Solitary Inn, 700m Up in the Mountains

• 🏔️A lone inn set at 700m elevation inside Joshin'etsu Highlands National Park
• 🌳About 3 hectares of grounds with mountains, a stream, and walking trails
• 🐒Wildlife like monkeys, serows, and insects, plus autumn foliage, across every season

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Rooms Steeped in History

• 🏠Three buildings — the main hall built in Meiji 2 (1869), the entrance hall from Heisei 5 (1993), and a newly built annex from Reiwa 4 (2022)
• 🪵Japanese-style tatami rooms with the charm of a two-story wooden building
• 📶Rooms come with amenities, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout

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Local Ingredients & Uonuma Koshihikari Rice

• 🍚Koshihikari rice from Minami-Uonuma, sourced as unhulled brown rice from contract farms and milled fresh on-site
• 🍶A selection of local sake, brewed from the region's rice and clear water
• 🥢Meals built around seasonal ingredients and rice of the highest grade

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Experiences in the Mountains

• 🥾Seasonal programs like snowshoe tours, trekking, and autumn-foliage dragon boat tours
• 🌱Local nature and culture experiences, including wild-vegetable classes and brewery tours
• 👘An evening stroll in a yukata (no convenience stores or shops nearby)

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Getting to Oku-Yuzawa

• 🚌About 25 minutes by bus from Echigo-Yuzawa Station
• 🚗About 15 minutes by car from Yuzawa IC, crossing the Kaikake pass and bridge
• ♨️Day-trip bathing is also available, without an overnight stay

A solitary hot spring 700 years old, standing alone in the mountains at 700m elevation. Bathing your eyes in the lukewarm water and slowly letting your body warm through is the quietest kind of healing Oku-Yuzawa's nature has to offer.

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* This introduction was compiled from information published by each property (official website and similar sources), so some details may differ from what you find on the day. It is AI-assisted and can contain errors — please check the official website and the details shown at booking before you reserve.

From onsen etiquette to check-in — the things worth knowing first.

Check In/Check Out Policy · Check In: 14:00 · Check Out: 10:00 · Last Check In: 18:00

* These policies are the property's own text, in English; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Me no Onsen Okuyuzawa Kaikake Onsen?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is Me no Onsen Okuyuzawa Kaikake Onsen located?

It is in Niigata Minamiuonuma-gun. Address: 686 Mitsumata Yuzawamachi.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

Free-cancellation deadlines vary by rate plan and are shown with each room. Cancelling before the deadline gives a full refund.