The elegant bathhouse has hot and lukewarm water, as well as an open-air bath, where you can relax and heal your body.

The spring quality is a simple sulfur spring, and it is effective for atopic dermatitis, chronic skin diseases, chronic gynecological diseases, menstrual disorders, arteriosclerosis, high blood pressure, etc.

Unlike the outdoor baths, there is a fee, so the facilities are well-equipped. There are showers, shampoos, and rest rooms, so women and children can relax and enjoy the hot springs with peace of mind.

[About the outdoor baths of Nozawa Onsen (open for free)]

The outdoor baths of Nozawa Onsen are 13 public baths managed by a resident organization called "Yunakama," which has been in existence since the Edo period, and all of them are 100% natural hot springs.

Each bathhouse has a beautiful retro wooden building, and you can enjoy a stroll around the hot spring town by visiting the baths with different effects and spring quality, such as Oyu, Shinyu, and Takinoyu. It is popular to purchase a stamp-rally style outdoor bath pass (around 420 yen) as proof of your visit and visit all 13 baths.

[Things to note about outdoor baths]
The outdoor baths basically only have simple bathtubs. Shampooing is also prohibited. They may not be suitable for the average woman, but for those who like hot springs, they are a recommended healing spot where you can enjoy a decadent atmosphere.
Please be mindful of etiquette when bathing, such as pouring water over yourself, not putting towels in the bath, and bathing quietly.