Onsen de relax - How about relaxing at Japanese Onsen ?
This is a blog by thmiyake about various Japanese hot springs I visited. Many of them are combination with short trips, daily climbing etc especially around Kanto area.
Onsen de relax - How about relaxing at Japanese Onsen ?
This is a blog by thmiyake about various Japanese hot springs I visited. Many of them are combination with short trips, daily climbing etc especially around Kanto area.
I visited Kaminoyu at Dokusawa Onsen, located a bit past Suwa Taisha Shrine in Nagano. It’s a secluded single inn tucked away beyond a residential area near the mountains, and the cherry blossoms along the way were stunning. Apparently, the name “Dokusawa” (Poison Stream) was given to hide a nearby gold mine! This mineral spring is also famous as one of the “hidden hot springs” used by the warlord Takeda Shingen.
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Located about a 30-minute walk from Kambayashi Onsen, Korakukan is a cozy mountain lodge-style inn nestled in the valley. Right next to it, the Jigokudani fountain roars as it blows out steam, creating fascinating snow formations that melt and refreeze in unique ways.
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Shibu Onsen’s Oyu is located right in the center of the town, directly beneath the Onsen Shrine. It features wooden interiors with two separate baths: one for high temperature and one for low. The water is a brownish color with a slightly grippy feel on the skin, and a distinct metallic iron taste.
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If you’re a fan of hot springs, you’ve probably seen the “Yokozuna” rankings. Interestingly, Yudanaka is actually ranked at the very top for the East! This community bath is just as grand as the surrounding ryokans, but it’s usually only open to locals and overnight guests.
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Located at the entrance to Shibu Onsen in Shinshu Yudanaka, Yashirokan is a historic inn right where the cobblestone streets begin. From its grand entrance sign to the vermilion arched bridge leading to the baths, the whole place breathes history.
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Hakoyu in Shuzenji was opened to revive the traditional public bath crawl. The spacious wooden tub feels amazing! While it’s a bit of a shame there’s a slight chlorine scent due to the circulation system, the place is kept very clean and it really warms you up to the core.
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Ochairou Murakami is a traditional ryokan in Yugashima Onsen. The building is a designated Tangible Cultural Property, and right from the entrance, you’re greeted by a striking plum blossom-shaped decoration. The walk to the rooms along the hallways, with views of the elegant garden, is incredibly peaceful and relaxing.
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