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Sessokyo Onsen Kaikan

By thmiyake On 2025年3月2日

Today, I decided to do a round-trip eBike ride from Senzu Station to Ikawa Station, following the route of the Ikawa Line, a charming little red train that runs along the stunning Ōi River scenery.

While taking photos at the famous Oku-Ōi Kōjō Station viewpoint, I posted one on SNS. My colleague recommended a nearby hot spring facility, so I decided to stop by on my way back from Ikawa.

During my stay in Higashikawa Town, I usually take the opportunity to enjoy the nearby hot springs of Asahidake, Tenninkyo, Shirokane, or Tokachidake. However, while chatting with a friend, I wondered if there might be a good onsen a little closer. That’s when they introduced me to Tatsunoyu Onsen, a brown-hued, warming hot spring in Higashi-Asahikawa. Naturally, I had to check it out.

Fukuroi Onsen – Yawaragi-no-Yu

By thmiyake On 2024年12月21日

Curious about a hot spring that serves a tiger pufferfish (torafugu) course meal using fish farmed in its hot spring waters, I decided to visit Fukuroi Onsen Yawaragi-no-Yu, which had been on my mind for some time. Although I wasn’t planning to eat fugu this time, I made a casual visit to check it out.

Togashima Onsen – Yu~Land Pal Toyone

By thmiyake On 2024年11月24日

After enjoying the autumn foliage at Tenryukyo, I visited Togashima Onsen in Toyone Village, Aichi Prefecture. The facility is simple, with a spacious indoor bath, sauna, and outdoor bath. The water is a sodium bicarbonate-chloride spring (alkaline, low-mineral, low-temperature) with a source temperature of 25.2°C.

Sumatakyo Onsen – Seikou-udoku village

By thmiyake On 2024年11月10日

I visited the Dream Suspension Bridge at Sumatakyo Gorge on a sunny autumn day. For the first time, I finally saw the emerald-green water I had been longing for and enjoyed the breathtaking scenery. After the walk, I warmed up at a private hot spring at Seikou Udoku Village. It was a truly relaxing experience, combining the beauty of autumn leaves with the comfort of a soothing onsen.

Ontake Kogen Onsen – Komorebi no Yu

By thmiyake On 2024年10月13日

Although I had to give up on visiting Nigorigo Onsen during my hike up Mount Ontake, I discovered Ontake Kogen Onsen Komorebi no Yu afterwards. The hot spring had a distinctive brown color with iron content, and I enjoyed it much more than I had anticipated.

Teshiogawa Onsen

By thmiyake On 2024年8月13日

Although I visit Hokkaido a few times a year, I rarely make it up to the northern regions. This time, I decided to visit Bifuka and Otoineppu again after a long time. While looking for a place to relax and wash off my sweat, I discovered Teshio River Onsen. I realized I don’t have much experience with cold mineral springs in Hokkaido, but I found it to be quite a nice bath.

Sakai Onsen – Yumotokan

By thmiyake On 2024年8月8日

While driving through Minamichita Town, I hoped to find an onsen where I could relax while watching the sunset over Ise Bay – and that’s when I discovered Sakai Onsen Yumotokan. This place has a hidden-gem feel, with its brown, iron-rich spring water and views of the beautiful sunset and planes landing at Centrair Airport. The food here is said to be delicious as well, so it’s a place I’d love to stay at someday.

Kuzuryu Onsen – Heisei no Yu

By thmiyake On 2024年8月7日

After an unexpectedly challenging summer hike up Mt. Arashima, I was exhausted and eager for a refreshing place to wash off the sweat and recharge. That’s when I found Kuzuryu Onsen Heisei-no-Yu nearby. This alkaline simple hot spring left me feeling wonderfully refreshed, and the free shaved ice was the perfect bonus to revive me!

Tottori Onsen – Kansuitei Kozeniya

By thmiyake On 2024年7月31日

After visiting Kaike Onsen near Yonago, I headed to Tottori Onsen Kansuitei Kozeniya, located right in front of Tottori station. Despite its central location, Tottori Onsen offers unique onsen to enjoy, along with charming traditional inns like Marumo, where I stayed last time, and the current Kozeniya. It’s a delightful place to explore!