Takaosan Onsen Gokurakuyu 2026 — Price, Hours & Access from Takaosanguchi Station
Hot spring at Takaosanguchi Station (0 min walk). ¥1,100 weekdays / ¥1,300 weekends, open 8am–11pm. Outdoor baths, sauna & restaurant after Mt. Takao.
Takaosanguchi Station
Directly connected to Keio Line Takaosanguchi Station (0 min walk)
8:00–23:00 (last entry 22:00)
Weekdays ¥1,100 / Weekends & holidays ¥1,300
Open year-round (occasional maintenance closures)
Walk-in OK
Overview
Takaosan Onsen Gokurakuyu is a day-trip hot spring facility directly connected to Keio Line Takaosanguchi Station. Since opening in 2015, it has become an essential destination for hikers visiting Mt. Takao.
The natural hot spring water, drawn from approximately 1,000m underground, is an alkaline simple spring known for its skin-smoothing properties. Its unbeatable location right at the station exit makes it the perfect way to cap off a day of hiking on Mt. Takao.
Facility Information
Baths
- Indoor baths: Cypress bath, rotating specialty bath, seated jet bath
- Outdoor baths: Rock bath, carbonated stone bath
- Sauna: Dry sauna available
- Cold bath: Available
Pricing
| Category | Weekday | Weekend/Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (junior high and above) | ¥1,100 | ¥1,300 |
| Child (4 years – elementary school) | ¥550 | ¥650 |
Restaurant
The on-site restaurant serves Japanese cuisine including tororo soba (grated yam noodles) and sansai tempura (wild mountain vegetable tempura). Beer and other alcoholic beverages are also available.
Amenities
Shampoo and body soap provided. Rental towel sets available (additional fee). Free hair dryers.
Access
The entrance is immediately to the right after exiting the ticket gates at Takaosanguchi Station. The direct connection means you can access it without getting wet even on rainy days.
- Train: About 50 minutes from Shinjuku Station on the Keio Line → directly connected to Takaosanguchi Station
- Car: About 5 minutes from Takaosan IC on the Ken-O Expressway (no dedicated parking; use nearby coin parking)
Tip: Parking near Takaosanguchi Station fills up quickly on weekends and holidays. Taking the train is highly recommended.
Highlights
The Post-Hike Golden Route
After enjoying Mt. Takao’s various trails, take the cable car or lift down, then head straight to Gokurakuyu. The routine of soaking in the hot spring followed by a meal before heading home has become the standard Mt. Takao hiking experience.
Open from 8 AM
Opening earlier than most day-trip hot springs at 8 AM, it is technically possible to stop by before an early morning hike, though most visitors come after their trek.
Seasonal Outdoor Bathing
The outdoor baths offer views of the surrounding trees, providing fresh green scenery in spring and stunning autumn foliage views. The autumn leaf season is particularly spectacular.
Nearby Trails
- Mt. Takao (599m): Japan’s most-visited mountain with seven different trail options, directly accessible from the station
- Takao to Jinba Traverse: A popular 15km ridge walk. Gokurakuyu is the perfect reward after completing the traverse