Kusatsu Onsen Day-Trip Baths: The "Three Famous Baths" & Free Community Baths

Here is a guide to day-trip hot springs in Kusatsu, the famous town built around the Yubatake (hot water field). It covers the famous "Three Baths of Kusatsu" (Gozanoyu, Sainokawara Open-Air Bath, and Otakinoyu), beloved free community baths run by locals (Shirahata, Chiyo, and Jizo), and even the indoor Therme Therme where you can relax regardless of the weather. Prices and hours have been verified with official sources as of July 2026. Please note that the free community baths are part of daily local life; they do not have lockers, and they may be closed for cleaning in the morning. Please respect local manners and enjoy your hot spring hopping in Kusatsu!

2026.07.18

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Total ~2.9km

Gozanoyu 1Gozanoyu 2Gozanoyu 3

日本、〒377-1711 群馬県吾妻郡草津町草津421

[900 yen / Summer 7:00 AM–9:00 PM, Winter 8:00 AM–9:00 PM, last entry 8:30 PM] One of the "Three Baths of Kusatsu," located right in front of the Yubatake. Inside this beautiful wooden bathhouse, you can enjoy two different hot spring sources with distinct qualities: Yubatake and Bandai. (As of July 2026)

Shirahata no Yu 1Shirahata no Yu 2Shirahata no Yu 3

日本、〒377-1711 群馬県吾妻郡草津町草津417−1

[Free / 8:00 AM–11:00 PM] Located right next to the Yubatake, this is Kusatsu's most iconic free community bath. It uses the Shirahata source, which is historically linked to Minamoto no Yoritomo. Since this is a bath used by locals in their daily lives, please be highly respectful of manners. Note that there are no lockers. (As of July 2026)

Chiyo no Yu 1Chiyo no Yu 2Chiyo no Yu 3

日本、〒377-1711 群馬県吾妻郡草津町草津367−4

[Free / 6:00 AM–11:00 PM] A cozy, free community bath just a short walk from the Yubatake. Here, you can experience the classic Yubatake water source in an intimate setting. It may be closed for cleaning during some morning hours. Please do not bring any valuables. (As of July 2026)

Jizo no Yu 1Jizo no Yu 2Jizo no Yu 3

日本、〒377-1711 群馬県吾妻郡草津町草津302−2

[Free / 8:00 AM–10:00 PM] A 3-minute walk from the Yubatake. This free community bath is fed by the Jizo source, which is traditionally said to heal eye ailments. You can see beautiful "yunohana" (mineral bath flakes) floating in the water. Please respect local manners as this is a community bath. (As of July 2026)

Sainokawara Open-Air Bath 1Sainokawara Open-Air Bath 2Sainokawara Open-Air Bath 3

日本、〒377-1711 群馬県吾妻郡草津町草津521−3

[800 yen / Summer 7:00 AM–8:00 PM, Winter 9:00 AM–8:00 PM, last entry 7:30 PM] A massive open-air bath tucked away at the back of Sainokawara Park. Its signature feature is the incredibly spacious rock bath where the hot spring water flows like a river. (As of July 2026)

Otakinoyu 1Otakinoyu 2Otakinoyu 3

日本、〒377-1711 群馬県吾妻郡草津町草津596−13

[1,200 yen / 9:00 AM–9:00 PM, last entry 8:00 PM, open almost every day] One of the "Three Baths of Kusatsu." It is famous for "Awase-yu," a traditional bathing style where you move through pools of gradually increasing temperatures, from warm to hot. The facility is quite spacious, featuring an open-air bath and a sauna. (As of July 2026)

Therme Therme (Hotel Village) 1Therme Therme (Hotel Village) 2Therme Therme (Hotel Village) 3

日本、〒377-1711 群馬県吾妻郡草津町草津618

[Onsen only: Weekdays 930 yen, Weekends & Holidays 1,150 yen / Weekdays 11:00 AM–8:00 PM, Weekends & Holidays from 10:00 AM, last entry 7:30 PM] An indoor hot spring facility with a roof, so you can enjoy it regardless of the weather. They also offer a pool and onsen package, making it great for families. (As of July 2026)

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