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Nekoma Onsen is a famous hot spring that has been loved since ancient times.
The view from the open-air bath overlooking Lake Hibara is so luxurious it is hard to put into words.
Relax and enjoy the soft water.

Open-air bath
Large public bath
Facilities and Services
Day trip hot springs
Post-bath fun
Hot Spring Overview

Three features of Nekoma Onsen

A hot spring that has been loved for a long time

Enjoy the luxurious natural hot spring water that gushes from within the hotel grounds. The highly insulating water retains heat well, promoting blood circulation and metabolism. This renowned hot spring, beloved for centuries, is a gift from the magnificent nature of Urabandai.

Nekoma Onsen is a neutral hot spring with a pH of 6.2. The water is gentle on the body and does not tire you out, making it suitable for long, relaxing baths and even for the elderly. Its pH is close to that of the skin, so it is gentle and ideal for babies' first hot spring experience.

Water that boasts an astonishing amount of natural moisturizing ingredients

Nekoma Onsen's spring quality is a chloride spring. This water has a high heat retention effect and does not cool down easily, making it a beauty bath that promotes blood flow and metabolism. What's more, it contains over 200mg of metasilicic acid, a natural moisturizing ingredient, far exceeding the 100mg that is expected to have a skin-beautifying effect. Please take your time to enjoy this beauty bath, which can also be called a "natural lotion."

What is metasilicic acid?

Metasilicic acid is a beauty ingredient that is currently attracting attention but is not listed as a spring quality name.
This natural moisturizing ingredient promotes skin metabolism and makes your skin smooth, helping to support beautiful skin.
This is also included in moisturizing cosmetics and moisturizing bath salts for skin, and is expected to have the effect of regulating the skin's ceramides.
It is said that water with a metasilicic acid content of 100mg or more can be expected to have a "skin-beautifying effect," but the hot springs at Urabandai Lake Resort contain an astounding 200mg or more.
The beauty bath and skin-beautifying bath, which can be called "natural lotion," awaits you.

Open-air bath

Hibarami no Yu

The open-air bath "Hibarami no Yu" is popular for its scenic view of Lake Hibara. The color of the sky changes with the time of day and the scenery changes with the seasons. A view that can only be seen at the time of bathing unfolds.

The open-air bath, which is fed directly from the source, is a highly effective chloride spring. It keeps you warm and promotes blood flow and metabolism. The water is also rich in the natural component metasilicic acid, making it popular with women as a "beautiful skin bath."

Large public bath

Aurora no Yu

From the open-feeling windows, you can see the trees surrounding Aurora no Yu and Lake Hibara. Relax and unwind in the spacious bathtub.

*The large bath uses a circulating filtration system, while the small bath uses natural hot spring water.

Facilities and Services

Steam sauna

A steam sauna is a room that is filled with steam and the room temperature is raised using a special radiator to reach a temperature of 45-50°C.

Slow sweating at low temperatures helps remove waste products from the body that cause stiffness and pain, and also breaks down excess fat in the body, promoting rejuvenation.

In contrast to the intense steam of a high-temperature dry sauna, the low-temperature, gentle steam sauna can be safely used by those with cold intolerance, lower back pain, stiff shoulders, joint pain, as well as those with chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, and other respiratory illnesses. Please enjoy the gentle steam sauna to your heart's content.

Amenities

Women's large bath: Cleansing, facial cleanser, lotion, emulsion, body lotion
Men's large bath: Shaving products/Facial cleanser, lotion, emulsion, hair liquid
Equipment: Hair dryer, tissue paper, body soap, shampoo, conditioner, health meter, etc.

After-bath rest area

After enjoying the hot springs, relax in the bath area with a glass of cold milk.
The main concept of the post-bath area is "modern Japanese." Passing through a noren curtain that is over 10 meters wide, lighting with a crease pattern made from washi paper conveys a sense of peace and relaxation.

Additionally, the walls on both sides of the bath feature a Kokeshi doll pattern, a traditional craft of Fukushima Prefecture, incorporating the characteristics of Japan and Fukushima.

Beauty massage

Enjoy a moment of relaxation with our carefully selected aromatherapy and massages, tailored to your needs such as fatigue recovery and relaxation.

The massage room adjacent to the bathhouse features stone walls reminiscent of a cave, and soft lighting creates a tranquil atmosphere. Experience the Japanese tranquility and inspiration firsthand.
You can choose from a wide range of services, including body massages and facials.

Relaxation Menu

Day trip hot springs

Take a break after engaging in activities such as nature walks, mountain climbing, fishing, skiing, and snowboarding. The natural hot springs that gush out from within the hotel have excellent heat retention and moisturizing properties. Refresh your body and mind in the "Hibarami no Yu" and "Aurora no Yu.

Operating hours: 9:00-10:30 (last entry 9:30) /
13:30-21:00 (last entry 20:00)
Fee: Adults (junior high school students and above): 1,200 yen (tax included)
800 yen (tax included) for children aged 4 and over up to elementary school age
Children (3 years old and under) free

*Towel set: 400 yen (tax included)
*On days when there are many guests, we may restrict entry.

Post-bath fun

Find

Stand

Urabandai Lake Resort, we have opened a shop that collects local specialties and products from the region. We stock everything Bandai, including local Aizu sake and mountain salt made by boiling down hot spring water.

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Enjoy

Karaoke

We have 10 rooms available, accommodating 2 to 15 people. We have paid particular attention to the interior design and decor to ensure you have a relaxing time. You can also order light meals and drinks.

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Relax

BAR

The play spot, which resembles a pool bar overseas, is set in a large modern mountain lodge. Guests can enjoy billiards, darts, and simulation golf while enjoying food and drinks.

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Hot Spring Overview

Operating hours: 5:00-10:30 (last entry 9:30) /
13:30-25:00 (last entry 24:00)
*Business hours may be subject to temporary change. Please ask the front desk for details.
Spring quality: Sodium chloride/sulfate hot spring (chloride spring)
Spring temperature (spring water): 51.8℃ (outside temperature 7.0℃)
Perception: Yunohirayama Hot Springs ※Owned by Urabandai Lake Resort
Outflow amount: 622 liters per minute (self-flowing)
Efficacy: Neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, motor paralysis, chronic digestive diseases, burns, cuts, frozen shoulder, weak constitution, chronic skin diseases, chronic gynecological diseases, arteriosclerosis, etc.

*Water is added only when the temperature is high and the water feels hot.
*The water is heated to maintain a temperature suitable for bathing.
*Chlorine-based chemicals are used for hygiene management.