Hachiman

A community center operating out of the main building and gymnasium of the former Sanpoku-machi Minami Junior High School, which was closed in 1996. The center is used for training camps, education, seminars, and other activities. Here visitors can try old-fashioned shinaori weaving, and covered button making using tatami mat end fabric, and watch soba noodle making and traditional salt making. A former craft room has been turned into a rock bath free flowing “kakenagashi” style from a source spring, and visitors can also stay in guest rooms which were once classrooms. Although the structure has been altered significantly, there is a classroom which still has its lockers and blackboard, and sometimes you can find former graduates of the school taking a trip down memory lane here.

Spot details

Address: Niigata Murakami-shi Gatsugi 1099 Map
Area: Murakami / Shibata Area
Phone: 0254605050
Hours: [Sunday return bath] 11:00-17:30
Closed: 4thMonday
Fees: [Bathing fee]Adults350yen, Children100yen
Parking Lot: Available(20spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available (no smoking inside)
Wi-Fi: Not available
Note: * As of September 2020, the source is out of order.
* We are not currently taking a break on the way home from Sunday.
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Available
Infant friendly: Available