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Day-use onsen · Lake Yamanaka, Mt. Fuji

Benifuji no Yu

山中湖温泉 紅富士の湯
Yamanakako Onsen Benifuji no Yu
43901 Google reviews·Closed Mon & TueNo tattoos
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A big, well-loved day-use onsen on the shore of Lake Yamanaka, with natural hot-spring water and a wall of glass — plus an open-air bath — framing Mt. Fuji. Soak through a row of indoor tubs (jet, bubble, lying and a lukewarm source bath), a sauna with a cold plunge, and the signature rotenburo looking straight at the mountain, then head upstairs for hoto noodles and Shingen soft serve. Towels and in-house wear are sold on site, so you can turn up empty-handed. It's a relaxing, tourist-friendly stop — especially after climbing Fuji — with two important caveats: it's closed Mondays and Tuesdays, and tattoos are not permitted, even covered.

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HoursWed–Fri 11:00–19:00 (last entry 18:15) Sat/Sun/holidays 11:00–20:00 (last entry 19:15) Closed Mondays & Tuesdays (open on public holidays)
AdmissionAdults ¥900 · jr/high students ¥700 · elementary ¥350 · under-6 free (incl. bathing tax) · 11-visit ticket ¥9,000
Bath TypesIndoor 大浴場 (full-body, jet, bubble, lying & lukewarm source baths) plus an open-air rotenburo — all tubs face Mt. Fuji through glass
Water TypeNatural hot spring ("the blessing of Fuji")
Tattoo PolicyNot permitted — even covered. The facility has a specific notice and visitors with tattoos are turned away.
Private BathNone — private rooms and group meal plans were discontinued (Apr 2025)
GenderSeparate men's and women's baths · bathe nude (standard onsen etiquette)
TowelsTowels, bath towels and in-house wear sold at the shop — you can come empty-handed
Day Use Or StayDay-use only (no overnight stay)
EnglishLimited English, but very popular with foreign visitors (especially after Mt. Fuji climbs)
Getting ThereBy Lake Yamanaka · about 3 min by car from the Yamanaka-ko IC · large car park
Address865-776 Yamanaka, Yamanakako, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi 401-0501
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Good to know

  • Closed Mondays & Tuesdays (open on public holidays). Last entry is about 45 minutes before closing.
  • Tattoos are not allowed — even covered. If this affects you, check the facility's notice before travelling out.
  • Come empty-handed. Towels, bath towels and in-house wear are sold at the shop.
  • Go on a clear day for the Mt. Fuji view from the open-air bath, then eat hoto upstairs.
  • Bring cash. Mont-bell members get a discount.