YUZAWA / WINTER JOURNAL

Kaido no Yu

After skiing at Mitsumata, unwind in the outdoor rock bath. Pair Kaido no Yu with a stop at the roadside station.

Onsen Kaido No Yu — outdoor bath surrounded by snow
Onsen Kaido No Yu — outdoor bath surrounded by snow
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01 / TRAVEL NOTES

An indoor bath and an outdoor rock bath

Kaido no Yu is a public bath with an indoor bath and an open-air bath. At the end of your day skating at Mitsumata, choose between indoor or outdoor hot springs. This is one of the hotels that is easy to compare for people who want to choose an outdoor bath for the open-air bath.

02 / TRAVEL NOTES

Pair a bath with the roadside station

Right next door is the roadside station Mitsumata. This is a location where you can plan your local shopping, meals, and bathing all at once. However, the opening hours for food at the roadside station and the hot springs may not be the same, so be sure to check both on days when you visit in the evening.

It is not in the hot spring town in front of Yuzawa Station, but along National Route 17 in Mitsumata. If you're using a bus, count back from the time you leave the hot springs, including the stop and last bus, and if you're driving, including travel on snowy roads.

03 / TRAVEL NOTES

Arrange storage for your ski equipment

Official guidance states that skis and snowboards are not allowed inside the facility. It will be easier if you store your belongings and load them into your car first, then take out your towel and change of clothes before entering the facility.

  • Check official notices for repair closures and changes to opening days.
  • Decide where to place your belongings without bringing boards and boards into the building.
  • Leave time to change your clothes when your bus or car leaves on the way home.
04 / TRAVEL NOTES

Kagura skiing and a Tashiro lunch

Winter slopes at Kagura Ski Resort.
Winter slopes at Kagura Ski Resort.
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01 / RESORT

Kagura Ski Resort

Mitsumata, Kagura and Tashiro: choose your ropeway entrance and where to stay as one plan.

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Restaurant Alm — venue photograph
Restaurant Alm — venue photograph
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02 / FOOD

Restaurant Alm

Enjoy a relaxing lunch break by Tashiro's window. Restaurant Alm overlooking the slopes.

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Cafe & Restaurant Snowman — venue photograph
Cafe & Restaurant Snowman — venue photograph
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03 / FOOD

Café & Restaurant Snowman

Take a break by the window at Mitsumata.

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Facts checked: 3 October 2026 · Check current opening, rates and transport with the operator before booking.

Sources

yuzawaonsen.com · 10 October 2026