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.
Kawaura Onsen Yamagata-kan is famous as one of Takeda Shingen’s hidden hot springs. As its name suggests, this onsen ryokan was founded by the descendants of Yamagata Masakage, one of Takeda’s 24 generals. I had always wanted to visit, and this time, I combined my stay with a hike at Nishizawa Gorge.
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I planned a trip to hike Mt. Kintoki and visit the Pola Museum of Art with my kid. While a day trip was an option, I decided staying overnight would make things more relaxed. That’s how we found Ashinoko Tora-no-Yu, a cozy and affordable inn.
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The day-use hot spring Yuyu-no-Sato Nanpōen offers a quiet retreat. Although there’s a dining area on-site, it’s currently closed, which may contribute to the subdued atmosphere. The onsen water here is sourced from Ōwakudani Onsen, known for its artificial hot spring process where volcanic gases are infused into regular water.
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I read about Awamata Falls being a gentle waterfall that you can slide down like a natural waterslide, so we decided to take a day trip there. When we arrived, On the way back, we stopped by Tenryuso in the Yoro Valley Onsenkyo. The hot springs in this area are mostly famous for their kuroyu, a cola-colored black water. It’s gentle on the skin, has a light and smooth texture, and is very easy to soak in – perfect for unwinding after a fun day out.
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I visited Seiryu-so, a ryokan I had wanted to stay at for a while, while also sightseeing at the Dinosaur Center in Kanna Town and the Gunma Safari Park. The appearance of the outdoor bath water suggested that it was rich in minerals and would be effective.
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We stayed at Kamogawa-kan to visit Kamogawa Sea World, which is located right in front of the hotel. It’s the perfect place to fully enjoy everything Sea World has to offer. The baths are spacious and open, with a large indoor bath and an outdoor area featuring jar-shaped tubs and a jacuzzi. Being a hot spring close to the sea, the water is a chloride spring containing salt, which warms your body thoroughly and makes for a relaxing experience.
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Another hot spring I visited in Hachijojima, besides Sueyoshi Onsen, was Fureai-no-Yu at Kashitate Mukaizato Onsen. It was a lively place, with many local visitors. The large wooden bathtub, made of hinoki (Japanese cypress), felt wonderful. The water was a warm, greenish-brown color with a high salt content, making it very soothing.
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Hachijojima is a tropical island that feels nothing like the Tokyo I live in. Surprisingly, the island has seven hot springs. One of them is Sueyoshi Onsen, located on a high plateau at the southern foot of Mt. Mihara, on the island’s southern side.
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I heard the renovations at Musashi-Koyama Onsen were finally done, so I hurried over to check it out! It was the local summer festival day, and there was a massive portable shrine right at the intersection. The place looked even more stunning than I expected.
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I’d had my eye on this hot spring for a while, but it was a bit too close to home to justify a special trip, and the price kept me away. That changed when it was featured in SALUS, a free magazine for the Tokyu lines. My wife unexpectedly said she wanted to go, so I took it as the perfect sign to finally give it a try.
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