Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Ofuro Café Utatane closed on some days?

Utatane is open 365 days a year. However, once every several months, Utatane is closed in order to perform facilities maintenance. Please see our official homepage for further details.

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Can I bring food and drinks into Utatane?

Please do not bring food or drinks into Utatane. After the cafテゥ closes, light meals are available at the front desk. Guests staying in private rooms can bring food or drinks into their private rooms.

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If I enter Utatane during unlimited use hours, until what time can I stay?

The facilities at Utatane can be used from 10:00 AM to 2:00 AM the following day at normal rates. When staying from 2:00 AM to 9:00 AM, you will be charged a late-night fee of 840 yen.

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How can I make a lodging reservation for a private room?

Reservations can be made on the Internet. The lowest prices are available when making reservations from our official homepage. If reservation options are not displayed, then all rooms are currently full.
*Please note that we do not accept reservations by telephone.

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How much are the lodging fees for private rooms?

Rates vary depending on the day of lodging. To see room rates during particular sales periods, please enter your desired date and number of guests on our reservation form for lodging and private rooms. Please note that facilities usage fees (adults: 1,260 yen; children: 630 yen) are included in the rates for lodging and private rooms.

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Are cancellation fees incurred if I cancel my lodging reservation?

A cancellation fee of 100% of lodging fees will be charged for cancellations on the same day as the reservation.
If you wish to cancel a reservation, please use the reservation website to perform cancellation procedures yourself by 12:00 AM on the day prior to the reservation date.

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I read that check-in is from 6:00 PM. Do I also have to wait until 6:00 PM to enter the facilities?

Guests can use the facilities at Utatane from the start of operation (10:00 AM) on the day of your stay.
*Regular facilities usage fees are included in lodging fees. Separate fees are not incurred.
*Private rooms are available for use from 6:00 PM.

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Are smoking rooms available?

All facilities at Utatane are non-smoking. If you wish to smoke, please use the designated smoking area.

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Can I watch DVDs in my room?

Televisions in private rooms are only for watching terrestrial broadcasting. They cannot be used to watch DVDs.
Also, please note that equipment such as DVD players cannot be borrowed at Utatane.

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Can I leave the facility after checking in?

Only guests staying at Utatane can leave and then reenter. Please notify staff at the front desk before leaving.

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Can minors stay overnight at the Ofuro Café Utatane?

Permission from an adult guardian is required for overnight lodging or use of private rooms by minors only. Before checking in for an overnight stay, please enter the required information on the consent form for overnight stays by minors. Be sure to bring the completed form when checking in.

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I am going to arrive later than the check-in time which I specified when making a reservation. Do I need to contact Ofuro Cafテゥ Utatane?

Please call Utatane if your check-in time will be after 12:00 AM. You do not have to contact Utatane if you will be checking in before 12:00 AM.

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Can infants enter Utatane?

Children under 3 years of age can enter Utatane free of charge. If your children are still in diapers, please use the baby bath which is available at our facilities.

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Can I bring a baby stroller on the shuttle bus?

Our free shuttle bus is not equipped with child seats. Therefore, according to law, children cannot ride the shuttle bus.
*Please use public transportation or a private vehicle.

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Can I use Utatane when I am pregnant?

There are no restrictions on entry or bathing for pregnant women.
However, Ofuro Cafテゥ Utatane assumes absolutely no responsibility for trouble resulting from risks such as slipping and falling in the bathhouse, light-headedness from staying in a bath for too long, or stimulation from the anemic hot spring quality.
*Please consult with your doctor and enter baths at your own responsibility.

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Can I read books in the bath?

Guests can take their own reading material into a bath. However, due to the danger of fire, reading material cannot be taken into the sauna. Also, please do not take books belonging to Utatane into a bath.

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Can I use a credit card?

We accept UC, Visa, Mastercard, and JCB.

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When are the bath hours?

Baths are cleaned from 2:00 AM to 5:00 AM and from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Baths cannot be used during these hours. They are available for use during all other hours.

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Can children under 18 years of age enter the facilities?

Children who are still at an elementary school age or younger cannot enter or use the facilities by themselves. They can only use the facilities together with a guardian. Furthermore, even when accompanied by a guardian, children under 18 years of age cannot use facilities after 2:00 AM. If children are staying overnight, we ask that they remain in their rooms during this time.

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Can towels be borrowed?

For guests on the unlimited use plan, a bathrobe, hand towel, and bath towel are available as a set. Towels are not included in other entrance plans. For those plans, please bring your own towel or purchase a rental towel set (hand towel and bath towel for 200 yen).

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I have tattoos? Can I enter Utatane?

Individuals with tattoos that can be covered using one cover sticker (12.8 テ・18.2 centimeters; about the size of a B6 book cover) may use the facilities as long as their tattoo is covered. (Cover stickers are sold at the front desk at 200 yen.)
If your tattoo exceeds the size listed above, you cannot enter Utatane.

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Can I send luggage in advance using a home delivery service? Will Utatane accept and store deliveries?

Utatane does not accept deliveries of luggage.
However, it is possible to have luggage shipped from Utatane to the homes of guests.
*Guests are responsible for paying all related shipping fees.

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Can I use the café only?

Even when using the café only, guests will be charged the facilities usage fees when entering Utatane.

縺翫・繧皇afe utatane

Hours: 10:00 AM to 9:00 AM the following day
TEL: 048-856-9899
Address: 4-179-3 Onari-cho, Kita-ku, Saitama-shi,
Saitama Prefecture 331-0815

Ofuro Cafテゥ GROUP