My original review was 5 stars. But the reverse on the tattoo policy has upset me. I am sad that people with tattoos can no longer enjoy this onsen. While they say small tattoos that can be covered with your hand will be allowed, what of you have more than 1 small tattoo? I imagine small tattoos will be banned eventually. Sad to see what I thought was an international, friendly, and welcoming onsen exclude others. It feels strange being located next to Narita International Airport a place accepts everyone in to experience Japan. Thats why I loved Sora no Yu an onsen where all could come. They give a reason on their website about welcoming people with different ideas, cultures, and religions. But that feels like a very weak hypocritical excuse. Sora no Yu was my favorite onsen in all of Japan. I shared it with my friends both international and Japanese (whether they had tattoos or not) on social media. I am sad I can't bring my tattooed friends and family here. I was looking forward to bringing them after coronavirus calmed down. For once I thought there was a progressive forward thinking place in Japan. But I guess they are appeasing those who arent used to tattoos aka the japanese population (and i get the stigma and japanese culture), but I thought here was the chance to start to change that idea. For all the times I have gone I have never seen a person with a tatto cause a problem. They are respectdul quiet and enjoying their time relaxing. If they reverse the decision and allow tattoed people once again I will be very happy! For now people with Tattoos I highly recommend Yamato no Yu in Narita as they allow tattoos. I am actually quite heartbroken over this new rule. (Original 5 star review) Sora no Yu is one of the best onsen in Japan. And a personal favorite. Close to the airport and Narita and modern facitlity. Though I do not have any tattoos, Sora no Yu has no rules against them which makes them leagues better than other onsen. So now people with ink can enjoy the full onsen experience. I (no longer)Highly recommend.

This place is beyond amazing, and let me break it down for you. Location: This place is located 12 minutes away from Narita International Airport. You can easily take the J.R. (Blue bus) from any terminal in Narita and stop at the first stop, Shibayamachiyoda Station. You walk down the stairs from the stop, make a left turn, and then up the stairs. You go straight ahead for a five-minute walk, and the establishment should be on your left-hand side. (You know this because you see a huge parking lot and the fitness center building next to the Onsen/capsule hotel.) When you finish your onsen experience, a bus stop is in front of the establishment to take you back to the airport! HOW CONVENIENT! And it differs from the bus that picks you up from the airport. This one is free. With the Suica card or cash, it is only 200 yen for the fare. The Establishment: Upon entering the establishment, you must remove your shoes and deposit them in the shoe locker, and remember to take the locker key; this will be your main key card for any food purchases in their restaurant, vending machine for drinks, or when to buy any knick-knacks. If you have yet to gain experience with Onsen, that's fine, as the front desk employees will explain them to you. If you don't know how to speak Japanese, that's not a problem either, as they can speak basic English, and if ever needed, they also have a handheld translator for accessible communication. The process of checking in is fast and easy. You need your shower towels, extra clothes, and other toiletries. Their shower room provides everything else, such as shampoo, body wash, and conditioner. P.S. If you end up carrying your luggage from the airport, this place has a room where you can dispose of it while you enjoy their Onsen. It has three levels. The second floor comprises capsule hotel rooms, private onsens, and bedrock massage. (If you have tattoos, this can quickly be booked online for personal use as you are not allowed to use the public ones if you have a single tattoo.) The public Onsen is located on the third floor for both men and women. The women's Onsen: The locker room is available, and they have plenty to choose from. It would be best to stow away your backpack and belongings here, then head to the shower room area. In any Onsen, it is a must that you have to clean yourself first (body and head) before heading to any of the available spas for cleanliness and respect for the establishment. And no phones! Indoor: -two toilets -standing shower -sitting showers with shampoo, conditioner, and body wash available - two relaxing spas indoors -two saunas indoor -one 15C cold bath (I prefer this one to cool off in between pool/baths! Exterior spas: -free-flow spa -relaxing spa -two pot baths! -laying down spa (where you just lay down and nap) -jacuzzi lay-down spa (this is like the laying down spa except you have jet water around you to enhance your relaxation time) This was a great experience before leaving Japan and your next flight back home. I enjoyed my time here and can't wait to return whenever I'm back in Japan again—5/5 for convenience, staff helpfulness, cleanliness, and experience.

Sad I'll never get to visit this place, as they don't allow tattoos. I've visited onsens in Beijing, overlooking Mt. Fuji with no problem. I find it farely odd that a facility so close to an international airport would have such discriminatory operating practices.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR FOREIGNERS: 1. The free shuttle bus is located at terminal 2/3 outside at stop 23B 2. The shuttle runs every hour at at :10 and :40 mark. (More or less.) 3. This is foreigner friendly and I recommend the two private rooms. 4. Gorgeous place- they had a wood fire going as it was cold outside and it was magical. 5. THEY NOW ALLOW SMALL TATTOOS. Smaller than your hand. But no large tattoos. If you have tattoos you can get the private room and use the gorgeous private tub. 6. Water has iron/sulfur/salt qualities and really cleared up my acne. Was amazing. HIGHLY recommend for the day you fly in and the night you fly back home.

Very clean capsule hotel. The hot spring was not massive in size, but had a sauna and it was super comfortable! The outside area of it had a nice view that you can enjoy while being soaked in the bath. There is a shuttle bus from the airport. You can find it at the very end of the bus area at Terminal 2. The bus is free, so I’d highly recommend taking it instead of catching taxi what will cost about ¥2000.

As of January 2020 Google maps does not have the correct directions to get to the parking lot by car. It will try to send you on a very narrow farmer's road in the back. Just look around for the onsen sign on the other side and follow the long driveway into the parking lot. Parking tickets are validated inside for three hours, which is the same time as the basic admission for 1000 Yen Sora no Yu is a newly opened (2019-12) hot spring super sento with various additional services ... capsule hotel, fitness club, free shuttle from airport. We just visited the hot spring on the top floor. The indoor bath has two different types of water including one carbonated type. All seem to be recirculated and not directly flow through. Towards the Southwest the flight path of Narita airport is visible from the rotemburo and large TV screens show information from flighttracker about the planes. This place is good for a quick stop over if you happen to have time in Narita airport and like hot springs. I'm not sure how well this would serve as an overnight stay place. Tattoos are allowed in this facility.

This review is for their onsen. I always come here for their baths every time I’m in Narita for my holidays. Location is just besides the airport and parking is free for 3 hours. Many pools to dip in and the sauna room is huge with terrace seating. The outdoor pools is the star of this place, so many different things to try and you can see the planes approaching or leaving the runway. I understand they have a capsule like hotel going on and you can stay here overnight for cheap, if you’re flying off from Narita early.

Very disappointed that I wasn’t allowed in due to having tattoos. I find this rule to be extremely archaic and discriminatory. I am an energy healer and many of my tattoos are emblems of spiritual and energetic amplification, healing and protection. Bizarre to judge all people with larger tattoos as lewd or whatever the cultural custom is. All I wanted was to soak in the healing waters, very much looked forward after spending the day at the Namasitan temple. Hope this changes someday so more called can experience.

This was quite a good experience! I went there a couple of hours before my flight to relax after a long holiday. It was such a nice place. The team is very friendly and I left there very relaxed for the flight!

It was Nice but the water temperature is lower than others spa. Tattoo it’s OK here

お風呂では着陸機が少しだけしか見られない 飛行機より背中に入墨の入った方の方が圧倒的に多く見られます 珍しい光景でドン引きのお父さんも多く、即お帰りの可愛そうな人も居るようでした。 おまけにあの程度の施設なのにタオルもレンタルで料金も高い 自分の中で、2度と行かない温泉施設ランクベスト5に入りました！

Fabulous onsen/spa just next to the airport!

This is the best relaxation facility in Narita area! Nice variety of outdoor onsen (you can see aircrafts fly over you) and also has the hot stone sauna beds available. Very clean and price is really reasonable. Love it and will come again.

Highly recommend this place! My son ate at the restaurant while I was enjoying a 30 minute foot massage and a 30 minute head massage. It was exactly what I needed after the long flight. The staff were so friendly and helpful. We didn’t have enough time to explore the facility and the onsen.

The best place to visit and stay also. Small tatoo ok onsen.

Had the best experience. 15 mins from Narita airport. Free shuttle. Beautiful facilities with a restaurant and excellent service.

Beautiful onsen, HIGHLY HIGHLY recommended if you have some layover in Japan or if it's your first time with onsen (my circumstance was both). Super clean, all the Japanese high tech toilets, and all the amenities to truly relax and chill after a long flight or just wanna relax. You do need to know some Japanese tho, as all the signs are in Japanese, and even though the staffs were really passionate, the language barrier is still hard to overcome.

Love the hot tubs there. We went at about 8+ at night. We wanted to get a massage service, but there was only 1 staff available. Other than that, a great place near the airport to get a quick soak.

The perfect way to end your stay in Japan, the airport is right next and you have shuttle buses available in the morning and evenings. The staff is super friendly and helpful, they speak English too!! I loved the food and the onsen there. Unfortunately I couldn't try everything in the ryokan, but reading a loved manga after a relaxing bath put me right to sleep. 店員たちはとても親切かったからありがとうございます P.S.- They have a huge parking space too! I'm definitely coming to stay here again :)

Very foreigner friendly, baths and facilities as shown on website. Food is yummy too.

Casual Onsen place close to Narta airport. They're currently not open 24hours so be aware of their hours. I loved the view from the outside bath areas. Very relaxing. The restaurant food was very good. Although some areas need to be quiet (just like other Onsen places) but kids friendly overall and especially for the restaurant! Babies who are under 3 and kids who are not potty trained can't go into the bath tubs. They are ok to use the shower areas though. I think this is also the standard Onsen policy. We'd definitely be back!

Excellent Onsen just a stone throw away from Narita airport. It has free shuttle but de aware as it doesn't stop at terminal one.

Very convenient and clean hot spring. You can access hot water, cold water springs and the sauna area for 1200 yen! Also the place has a restaurant that serves very delicious and various meals on first floor. You can choose between fish, meat or pork.

nice

The best SPA I have ever been in Japan

I'd you have tattoos it's a very good option for enjoy onsen in Japan 🗾

リストバンドが決済ツールになっているので自販機のジュース一本から最後にまとめてお支払いというのが便利で良い。露天風呂も開放的で飛行機が見えます。Ｎパスを持っていれば１０％オフの他、様々な特典を受けられるので通常会員よりお得なのでＮパスを発行できる方（条件あり）は事前に発行してから会員手続きすると良いと思います。 追記、先日再び訪れましたが、全身入墨の人達がいてビックリしました。反社会勢力の方のご入館は固くお断りいたします。と注意書きには書いてあるが、入墨やタトゥーについての表記が無い事に気が付き、ここはOKとしているのかなと思います。故に知らないで行くと驚く方もいるかも知れません。

初めて行きました。 お風呂も良く岩盤浴も気持ち良かったです。 またコロナが去ったら行きたいですね。

Fabulous onsen with a hospital-level cleanness inside ;)