Shiobaramotoyu Onsen Ebisuya

♨️A toji inn at Shiobara's birthplace, with two private springs

Tochigi · Shiobara Motoyu Onsen Ebisuya

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Where Shiobara Onsen began

• 📜Motoyu Onsen is said to have been discovered by the monk Kukai in 834, making it the birthplace of Shiobara Onsen.
• 🏯When a great earthquake in 1659 buried the village's springs, only Kajiwara-no-yu survived, and it still flows today.
• 🌲A quiet inn in a mountain valley with a stream right in front, and no karaoke facilities to break the calm.

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Two-spring mixed bath

• ♨️The mixed bath has side-by-side tubs fed by two different springs: Kajiwara-no-yu (38°C at source) and Kobo-no-yu (52°C).
• 🫧Kajiwara-no-yu is nicknamed the "Ramune bath" for its carbonation and has long been known for easing stomach ailments.
• 🪨Kobo-no-yu is Shiobara's only geyser, with mineral deposits hardened like rock.

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Women's bath and drinking fountain

• 🚺A separate women-only bath with a wooden tub, renovated and enlarged.
• 🚰A newly built drinking fountain lets you sample the spring water.
• 🧪The water is a sulfur-containing sodium chloride and bicarbonate spring, said to help stomach ailments, neuralgia, high blood pressure and skin conditions.

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Tatami rooms in the valley

• 🛏️A small inn with 9 rooms with meals and 2 self-catering rooms.
• 🪟Tatami rooms range from 6 to 10 mats, some overlooking the mountains and river.
• 🕰️Nostalgic corridors keep the feel of an old hot spring cure inn.

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Onsen rice porridge and mountain cooking

• 🍚Rice is Koshihikari from Otawara in Tochigi, freshly cooked for every meal.
• 🥣The signature dish is onsen porridge, simmered each morning in Kajiwara-no-yu water, plump and lightly salty.
• 🍲Wild boar hot pot in a light miso broth is another house dish.

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Self-catering toji stays

• 🍳The shared kitchen has pots, pans, gas burners, a microwave and a fridge-freezer.
• 🧺Bedding, a kettle, TV, kotatsu in winter and tableware are free; bring your own food and toiletries.
• 🍶Self-catering guests may bring drinks. A half self-catering option includes rice, miso soup and pickles.

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Akagawa Gorge walk

• 🌊A trail of about 3 km follows the Akagawa River, starting from Motoyu Onsen.
• 💧Kamitaki Falls is 300 m from the inn.
• 🍁A mountain hot spring village lovely in autumn leaves and fresh spring green.

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Access and parking

• 🚌By public transport, take a bus from Kami-Miyori-Shiobara-Onsenguchi Station.
• 🚗Free parking for 30 cars.
• ❄️The approach is hilly; in winter, carry tire chains even with snow tires unless you drive a 4WD.

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Women's bath and drinking fountain

• 🚺A separate women-only bath with a wooden tub, renovated and enlarged.
• 🚰A newly built drinking fountain lets you sample the spring water.
• 🧪The water is a sulfur-containing sodium chloride and bicarbonate spring, said to help stomach ailments, neuralgia, high blood pressure and skin conditions.

4

Tatami rooms in the valley

• 🛏️A small inn with 9 rooms with meals and 2 self-catering rooms.
• 🪟Tatami rooms range from 6 to 10 mats, some overlooking the mountains and river.
• 🕰️Nostalgic corridors keep the feel of an old hot spring cure inn.

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A simple toji inn with its own access to Shiobara's oldest spring and its only geyser, ideal for guests who value the water itself. The main bath is mixed, the facilities are old-fashioned, and winter driving needs preparation.

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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.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Shiobaramotoyu Onsen Ebisuya?

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

Where is Shiobaramotoyu Onsen Ebisuya located?

It is in Nasushiobara. Address: 153 Yumoto Shiobara.

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.