Hashiri-yu

About

A 1500-year-old natural steam sauna in a cave, discovered by En no Gyōja and later used by the first shogun of Japan, Minamoto no Yoritomo, to purify himself before founding the Kamakura shogunate. The water emerges at 70°C and flows strongly, earning its name 'running hot water'.

Why go

• One of the most legendary saunas in japan
• One of japan's three oldest hot springs
• Discovered 1,500 years ago by a wizard

Must try

• Steam sauna
• Natural cave
• Hot spring source

Pro tips

• Water roars out of the cave at around 70°C
• Free sauna experience open 24hrs
• Park at the north lot
• Take the bus from atami station
• Short 20 minute visit

Good to know

• This is a hot spring source, not a bathing facility

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Rating

4.2 / 5 (1303 reviews)

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