What other travelers are saying about Moegi no Yu Onsen, Okutama
*Tattoos allowed* Great experience here. The baths swap based on the date and overlook the trees/river outside (both having the same views). There is a foot bath at the entrance but it closes earlier than the others and the restaurant has some pretty good food like deer curry. Stopped here after hiking from Hatanosu Station.
Moegi no Yu uses 100% natural hot spring water drawn directly from deep underground sources in Okutama. The water comes straight from the source without any dilution or additives, providing an authentic onsen experience with therapeutic mineral properties.
Take the JR Ome Line to Okutama Station, which is the final stop on the line. From there, Moegi no Yu is a 10-minute walk from the station. The journey from central Tokyo typically takes around 2 hours depending on your starting point.
The facility offers indoor baths, outdoor baths with views of the Okutama River, and a communal foot bath. The outdoor bath is particularly popular as it allows visitors to enjoy the surrounding mountain scenery while soaking in the natural hot spring waters.
Moegi no Yu experiences high visitor numbers during weekends in summer and throughout the fall foliage season (typically October to November). For a quieter experience, consider visiting on weekdays or outside these peak periods. Early mornings and late afternoons on weekdays tend to be less crowded.
General admission costs 1,050 yen. The facility accepts cash only, so be sure to bring sufficient yen with you. Note that prices may vary depending on the season or time period, so it's advisable to check current rates before your visit.
This was a very relaxing, cozy, clean establishment.
You should bring your own towels, they do not rent towels here. They do sell them, but that doubles the cost.
The tubs are very small, but it was not too busy when I was here so it was fine.
They do not seem to have a problem with tattoos here.
I enjoyed the cafe and gift shop upstairs.
It’s a nice onsen. The water temperature is just right—not too hot and not too lukewarm. Another good point is that the staff clean the facilities regularly to keep them tidy. The front desk staff were also friendly.
By the way, towels are for purchase only.
You shouldn’t expect much in terms of the view from the onsen.
Very scenic and easily accessible. The facility is nice, clean and well kept. It has both an indoor and an open outdoor hot spring. The place has nice views and offers a relaxing opportunity after hiking or and the end of a camping expedition.
We just had our dinner here. Everything we tried was perfectly delicious. The cafeteria is nice and clean. And you can just go there to dine without having to go to the spa just like we did.
