In the past, there is Konyoku (Mixed Gender Bathing) culture in Japan. Now, the number of Konyoku (Mixed Gender Bathing) is decreasing, but some still rest. On the page, I introduce 5 spots to enjoy Konyoku (Mixed Gender Bathing) near Tokyo. I suggest you to come with your friends and family.
Konyoku (Mixed Gender Bathing) is mixed gender hot spring, and it is a little strange culture in Japan. However, before years, it is the original style of hot spring in Japan. If you want to know more about Konyoku (Mixed Gender Bathing), please check the below site.
Shirahone Onsen in Nagano
Shirahone Onsen is located near to Mountain Norikura in Matsumoto. And also, around there, there is a beautiful nature such as Kamikouchi,so you enjoy both Konyoku (Mixed Gender Bathing) and Nagano’s nature. Shirahone onsen has Konyoku (Mixed Gender Bathing) in some ryokan. If you want to know more about Shirahone Onsen, please check the below site.
Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku
Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku is located in Gunma. There, you could enjoy hot spring for one-day trip. The hot spring style is Konyoku (Mixed Gender Bathing), but you could wear original clothes as entering in hot spring. It takes 2,000 yen for adults and 1,500 yen for children including the price of original clothes for mixed gender bath. If you want to know more about Takaragawa Onsen Osenkaku, please check the below site.
Ōmaru Onsen Ryokan
Ōmaru Onsen Ryokan is located in Tochigi. There, you enjoy Konyoku (Mixed Gender Bathing) in Ajizai no Yu and Azami no Yu. Azami no yu is closed during the winter season from 12/20 to the middle of April. This onsen makes people with tattoo not to use. If you want to know more about Ōmaru Onsen Ryokan, please check the below site.
Yusakasou
Yusakasou is located near Hakone in Kanagawa. You could arrive there by microbus from Hakone station. It takes only 100 yen for use. From Konyoku (Mixed Gender Bathing) hot spring, the beautiful panorama can be seen. But from 20:00 to 21:00, women-only use there, and from midnight women cannot use there for prevention of crime. If you want to know more about Ōmaru Onsen Ryokan, please check the below site.
Kojokaku
Kojokaku is located in Gunma. There is open air hot spring for Konyoku(Mixed Gender Bathing). You could see Akadani lake and other beautiful panorama from there. If you want to know more about Kojokaku, please check the below site.
HAKUBA OBINATA NO YU START PRIVATE OPEN AIR BATH
HAKUBA OBINATA NO YU START PRIVATE OPEN-AIR BATH is located in Nagano. You could take a private open-air bath for 20,000yen. You could enjoy yourself with your friends and families. If you want to know more about HAKUBA OBINATA NO YU START PRIVATE OPEN AIR BATH, please check the below site.
Let’s experience Konyoku (Mixed Gender Bathing) near Tokyo
In Japan, there are many other Konyoku and hot springs. If you want to know more about suggested hot spring and how to enjoy hot spring, rules, please visit the below site.