Yutabi Footbath is a welcome pause during a walk through Tsukioka Onsen. Take a seat, put your feet in the hot-spring water and enjoy a quieter moment in this small onsen town in Shibata.
Photo: 663highland / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 3.0. Original photograph, taken in July 2016. Resized and converted to WebP.
Why visit
A footbath makes the town’s hot springs part of your walk. Yutabi is free to use, and the operator describes its water as 100% source-fed and continuously flowing. It is an easy way to add time by the water to a day spent exploring the town.
What to expect
The wooden footbath provides a place to sit with your feet in the water. Wear clothing you can roll up comfortably, and have a towel ready to dry your feet afterwards. Treat it as a leisurely stop between other places you want to see.
Planning notes
Listed hours are 8:00–21:00, with no regular closing day. Bring your own towel; nearby inns also sell towels separately from the free footbath use. Check official local notices before visiting. The featured photograph shows the facility in July 2016.
Getting there
Yutabi is at 552-22 Tsukioka Onsen, Shibata, Niigata. The official access page lists bus services linking Niigata and Shibata stations with Tsukioka Onsen. Check both outward and return departures before planning your day around them.
Opening hours
8:00–21:00.
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Closures and restrictions
No regular closing day is listed; check official local notices for changes.
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Price
Footbath use is free. Transport, shopping and towels are separate; towels are sold at nearby inns.
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Highlights
Yutabi footbath is at 552-22 Tsukioka Onsen, Shibata. Operator describes 100% source-fed flowing water and Japanese umbrella illumination at night; no medical effects or current illumination guarantee.
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Access
Official access page lists bus departures connecting Niigata and Shibata stations with Tsukioka Onsen. Check outward and return services; no complete itinerary, fare or guaranteed connection is supplied by this article.
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Useful links
Visitor information checked on 6 October 2026.