The hot springs were amazing—especially the indoor bath with its milky-white water; it was absolutely fantastic. The hamburger steak for dinner was incredibly delicious. I came here for the hot springs, and next time I’d like to stay in a tent.

We're camping in a tent. The site is flat and relatively spacious, so it's easy to set up camp. You check in first, then you can pitch your tent wherever you like. With the sound of the snowmelt stream and the flowing hot spring water, I don't think you'll hear your neighbors snoring or passing gas (lol).

Even though it’s a mountain cabin that gets torn down and rebuilt every year, I was able to sleep soundly. I was also really impressed by how delicious the meals were. The hot springs were amazing. The mixed-gender bath threw me off a bit, so next time I’ll bring my swim trunks.

Thank you to Bai Ma Mountain Villa and Bai Ma Hot Springs for such a wonderful three-day, two-night trip.

Pros ↓ ・There’s a hot spring ・Plenty of water ・Not far from the trailhead ・You can sleep well because the sound of the flowing hot spring water drowns out other people’s noises Cons ↓ First and foremost, the price is high. It’s been going up every year, which I think is excessive. It’s 4,500 yen per person for tent camping, and even if two people share a two-person tent, it’s still 4,500 yen × 2. They really should offer a discount for companions who aren’t pitching a tent. The open-air bath closes at 7:00 a.m., so you can’t take it easy in the morning. This year, there was only one water source to adjust the hot spring temperature, so it was too hot. Two years ago, there were two pipes, and adjusting the flow made the temperature just right. Even though I’d already paid the fee by credit card in advance, I feel that check-in starting at 11:00 is a bit too late. The golden rule for mountain trips is to arrive early, and since quite a few people had already arrived early, I feel like I wasted some time. I hope things improve for the better next year.

It was my first visit. The hot spring I’d come to see offered a greater sense of openness than I’d expected. I was surprised to find it completely exposed right next to the road, but I didn’t let that bother me and ended up soaking in it several times. The water quality was just right; while the temperature likely varies depending on the season and other factors, water from the adjustment valve was being added, so I think it was a bit on the hot side but still at a comfortable temperature. I was surprised to see more foreign guests than I expected—probably due to the influence of some Southeast Asian influencers—though I think almost all the people camping in tents were Japanese. Since I was camping in a tent, I can’t rate the cabins, but I bought a beer at the shop. That post-bath drink was truly special. If I ever get the chance, I’d love to visit again. There’s plenty of water, and it’s sheltered from the wind, so I had a very comfortable stay.

The hot spring house was truly amazing—we got to soak for a long time, and they even arranged different private sessions for us. The staff were all very friendly, the mountain lodge was cozy and comfortably laid out, and the food was delicious—we could even get refills on rice and soup. It was pure bliss.

Check-in for the tent site was at 11:00 a.m., but since at regular mountain huts you’re usually expected to check in as soon as you arrive, I found it very inconvenient that there was a set check-in time. The hot springs are wonderful.

Compared to Enzanso and Hakuba Sanso, the rooms are smaller, and I do feel there are some shortcomings in the facilities—such as the lack of a drying room, the outdated toilets, and no Wi-Fi. However, considering that this is a heavy snowfall area and the mountain hut is dismantled and rebuilt every year, I think the facilities are adequate. On top of that, I really love the delicious meals, the staff’s just-right level of attentiveness, and—above all—being able to relax in the open-air bath with its breathtaking views!

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to stay during such a popular time, and for letting me meet fellow Taiwanese travelers in Japan (in the kitchen). Thank you for all your help. Thank you.