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Hot springs in Kappa-no-you

1Springs
46°CAvg temp
1Public baths
1Free entry
1Near train
1 hotel nearby3 attractions nearby
Kappa-no-yu Hot Spring, Kappa-no-youFREE

Kappa-no-yu Hot Spring

Kappa-no-you · Tohoku

46°CPublic Bath

A free open-air bath set deep in Yagen Valley on the Shimokita Peninsula of Aomori Prefecture, about 2 kilometers uphill from the main Yagen Onsen area. Two baths sit alongside a clear mountain stream in old-growth beech and cypress forest. The water flows at 46 degrees Celsius. No soap or shampoo is permitted. Open from April through November, and free to use.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes, Kappa-no-you has 1 free hot spring you can visit without an entrance fee. Check individual listings for current access details.

Hot springs in Kappa-no-you average around 46°C. Individual springs range from relaxing warm baths to intensely hot therapeutic pools — always check the temperature rating before entering.

Kappa-no-you is accessible by Shinkansen and local rail from major Japanese cities. Check individual spring listings for detailed transit directions from your starting point.

Yes. Kappa-no-you has 1 public bath well-suited to first-time onsen visitors. Rinse thoroughly before entering, no swimming, and keep noise to a minimum.

Hot springs in Kappa-no-you can be enjoyed year-round. Winter is particularly atmospheric, while spring and autumn offer comfortable travel conditions and smaller crowds.