The Ryokan Tokyo YUGAWARA - A Tattoo-Friendly Hot Spring in Yugawara Onsen, Kanagawa

The Ryokan Tokyo YUGAWARA offers a refreshing blend of contemporary design and traditional Japanese hospitality in Kanagawa's celebrated hot spring region. Opened in 2016, this stylish retreat features 100% natural onsen waters flowing directly from Yugawara's mineral-rich springs, known for their exceptional therapeutic properties that have attracted bathers for centuries.

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For tattooed travelers seeking an authentic onsen experience without anxiety, this modern ryokan provides the perfect solution through its private bathing options, allowing you to immerse yourself in Japan's bathing culture while enjoying thoughtfully designed spaces that honor tradition without being bound by it.

• Perfect Blend of Modern & Traditional: Experience minimalist Japanese design with contemporary comforts including therapeutic Yogibo sofas and artistic touches
• Healing Mineral Waters: Soak in gypsum-rich natural springs renowned for promoting skin elasticity, injury recovery, and deep stress relief
• Culinary Excellence: Savor meticulously prepared kaiseki mini-courses featuring the freshest seafood sourced directly from nearby Odawara Port
• Hassle-Free Access: Take advantage of complimentary shuttle service from JR Yugawara Station, just 75 minutes from central Tokyo
• Tattooed Traveler Comfort: Enjoy complete privacy and relaxation in your in-room onsen bath without worrying about tattoo policies

At The Ryokan Tokyo YUGAWARA, you'll experience the perfect marriage of traditional onsen therapy and modern aesthetics. The in-room baths feature naturally heated waters rich in gypsum and sulfate ions—minerals that Japanese bathers have treasured for centuries for their ability to soften and rejuvenate the skin while providing deep muscle relaxation.

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Unlike the sometimes overwhelming sulfur scent found in many onsen, Yugawara's waters offer a milder, more gentle bathing experience with exceptional heat retention properties. This means your private bath maintains the ideal temperature (typically 39°C–42°C) throughout your soak, allowing you to fully absorb the therapeutic benefits while admiring the thoughtful artistic touches that enhance the serene atmosphere. The smooth, slightly saline texture of the water creates a silky sensation on the skin—a hallmark of high-quality mineral springs.

✈️ From Haneda Airport → 🚅 Train to Shinagawa (15 min) → 🚅 JR Tokaido Line to Yugawara Station (60 min) → 🚐 Free shuttle (10 min)

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🚅 From Tokyo Station → 🚅 JR Tokaido Line to Yugawara Station (75 min) → 🚐 Free shuttle service (10 min)

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🚙 By Car from Tokyo → 🛣️ Tomei Expressway → 🛣️ Odawara-Atsugi Road → 🛣️ Route 135 to Yugawara (approximately 90 minutes total)

Reservations can be made directly through the ryokan's website, with English options available. For rooms with private onsen baths (recommended for tattooed guests), advance booking is highly suggested, especially during weekends and holiday periods.

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🌐 Website: The Ryokan Tokyo Yugawara

📞 Phone: +81 465-63-3498

📍 Address: 742 Miyakami, Yugawara-machi, Kanagawa 259-0314, Japan