Matsunoyama Onsen Shirakawaya

♨️One of Japan's Three Great Medicinal Springs — The Inn Closest to the Source

Niigata · Shirakawaya

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One of Japan's Three Great Medicinal Springs — Matsunoyama Onsen

• ♨️Ranked alongside Kusatsu and Arima as one of Japan's three great medicinal hot springs
• 🦅Known as 'Takanoyu' (Hawk's Bath) after a legend of a wounded hawk healing here
• 🧴Long famous for its high concentration of boric acid and metasilicic acid

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Shirakawaya — The Inn Closest to the Source

• 🌊A rare spring said to draw from fossil seawater trapped 12 million years ago
• 🔥Slow to cool and highly potent — the defining trait of this water
• 💨Enjoy the source's distinctive scent along with the sound of its geyser

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A Time for Healing in the Large Communal Bath

• 🕕The large bath is open from 6:00 to 23:00 (excluding cleaning hours)
• 💪Said to aid fatigue recovery, neuralgia, muscle pain, and rheumatism
• 🧖Long cherished as a toji (hot-spring cure) retreat, well suited to extended healing stays

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Simple, Immaculate, All-Japanese-Style Rooms

• 🏯All 13 rooms are tatami rooms in a purely Japanese style
• 🧹Cleanliness is prized over modern amenities, with every corner carefully tended
• 📶Rooms are equipped with TV, Wi-Fi, air conditioning/heating, and yukata

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Room Types — Two Quiet Choices

• 🛏️Standard Japanese rooms are cozy tatami rooms of 7–10 mats
• 🛌Spacious Japanese rooms of 12–14 mats comfortably fit families and groups
• ♿Barrier-free features include an elevator and wheelchair rental

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Cuisine Capturing Matsunoyama's Four Seasons

• 🌱Spring brings mountain vegetables like bracken and fiddlehead fern, served for their aroma and texture
• 🐟Summer features sweetfish raised in clear waters, paired with cool highland vegetables
• 🍄Autumn brings fragrant mushrooms, and winter warms with hearty hot pot dishes

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Nature's Embrace and Nearby Sights

• 🌲A serene location surrounded by Matsunoyama's untouched nature
• ⛷️Matsunoyama Onsen Ski Resort is just 5 minutes away by car
• 🖼️The Beautiful Forest and the Forest School 'Kyororo' are 10 minutes away by car

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Getting There

• 🚕About 15 minutes by taxi from Matsudai Station on the Hokuhoku Line
• 🚌About 26 minutes by bus from Matsudai Station to Matsunoyama Onsen
• 🅿️Free parking for up to 10 cars, no reservation needed

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A Time for Healing in the Large Communal Bath

• 🕕The large bath is open from 6:00 to 23:00 (excluding cleaning hours)
• 💪Said to aid fatigue recovery, neuralgia, muscle pain, and rheumatism
• 🧖Long cherished as a toji (hot-spring cure) retreat, well suited to extended healing stays

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Simple, Immaculate, All-Japanese-Style Rooms

• 🏯All 13 rooms are tatami rooms in a purely Japanese style
• 🧹Cleanliness is prized over modern amenities, with every corner carefully tended
• 📶Rooms are equipped with TV, Wi-Fi, air conditioning/heating, and yukata

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Shirakawaya sits closer to the source of one of Japan's three great medicinal springs than any other inn. Surrounded by the sound of the geyser and the scent of the spring itself, take your time to savor Matsunoyama's four seasons and its thoughtfully prepared cuisine.

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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.

체크인·체크아웃 · 체크인: 15:00 · 체크아웃: 10:00 · 최종 체크인: 21:00

* Translated from information supplied by the property; the cancellation policy shown at booking takes precedence.

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

What are the check-in and check-out times at Matsunoyama Onsen Shirakawaya?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 10:00.

Where is Matsunoyama Onsen Shirakawaya located?

It is in Niigata Tokamachi. Address: 55-1 Matsunoyama Yumoto, Tokamachi-shi, Niigata.

How much does one night cost?

Recent lowest observed rate starts from ₩166,335 per night for two adults. Rates vary by date and room type, so a live search is most accurate.

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.