Kinki - 温泉でリラックス

Yunoyama Onsen – Hotel de Marronnier Yunoyama Onsen

By thmiyake On 2025年12月21日

Ene-1 is held at Suzuka Circuit early on Sunday morning. One option was to leave Hamamatsu in the very early hours of the day to cheer on the participating teams, but since this was a good opportunity, I decided to arrive the day before. The plan was to hike Mt. Gozaisho, which I had long been curious about for its unusual rock formations, stay overnight at Yunoyama Onsen at the foot of the mountain, and then head to Suzuka. Unfortunately, the weekend weather was rainy and I had to give up on the hike, but I went ahead with my stay in Yunoyama Onsen as planned.

Tenkawa Yakuto Center – Mizuha-no-Yu

By thmiyake On 2025年4月29日

There are several hot spring spots in Tenkawa Village. Tenkawa Yakuto Center – Mizuha-no-Yu features open-air herbal baths made with medicinal plants like angelica root (Tōki). That sounded intriguing, so I decided to go check it out.

Tennokawa Onsen – Kigi-no-Yu

By thmiyake On 2025年4月27日

For my hike up Mount Hakkyo, I stayed in Tenkawa Village, a quiet place with several hot springs. Near my lodging, I could hear warblers singing by the river, along with the gentle flow of water and the occasional call of kajika frogs — it was such a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere. Encouraged by my host, I decided to visit a nearby hot spring, Tennokawa Onsen – Kigi-no-Yu.

Aso Onsen

By thmiyake On 2025年3月22日

I spent some time touring the Miyagawa-Kahadakyo cycling route (part of the Japan Eco Track) at a relaxed pace. Searching for a hot spring to recover from the ride, I found Aso Onsen. What caught my eye online was the tea-colored water and the way the mineral deposits had built up in wavy layers along the rim of the bath. I felt an instant “This is it!” moment.

Shionoha Onsen – Yumoto Yamabato-yu

By thmiyake On 2024年6月9日

After hiking Oodaigahara, I searched for a hot spring and stopped by Shionoha Onsen Yamabato-yu, which had caught my attention along the way. The rich bicarbonate spring had a brown color and was filled with a large amount of calcium deposits in the bath. The outdoor bath, surrounded by the beautiful dam and greenery, was absolutely wonderful!

Tokyu Harvest Club – Kyoto Takagamine

By thmiyake On 2024年1月14日

I was looking for somewhere to go and discovered a hotel that allows solo stays. I also learned for the first time that it only takes an hour by Shinkansen from Hamamatsu to Kyoto, so I made a last-minute reservation for a trip to Kyoto. It was sunny in Hamamatsu, so I didn’t think much about it when I left, but I arrived in Kyoto to rain and then snow. After getting chilled while sightseeing, I was incredibly grateful for the hot spring at the hotel to warm me up.

Kinosaki Onsen Yamamotoya

By thmiyake On 2007年10月23日

During my trip to Kinosaki Onsen, I stayed at Yamamotoya. While the inn has its own baths, they actually keep them small to preserve the local tradition of public bath hopping. It’s a wonderful way to keep the whole town vibrant!

Gosho-no-yu at Kinosaki Onsen

By thmiyake On 2007年10月23日

Gosho-no-yu stands out among Kinosaki’s public baths with its truly impressive gate. Known for beauty, protection from fire, and luck in love, it’s one of the town’s most iconic spots. Its history dates back to 1267 when Princess Ankamon-in is said to have visited.

Kono-yu at Kinosaki Onsen

By thmiyake On 2007年10月23日

Kono-yu is the oldest bath in Kinosaki Onsen and is believed to bring happiness, marital harmony, and longevity. Legend says it was named after an oriental stork that healed its leg here.

Jizo-yu at Kinosaki Onsen

By thmiyake On 2007年10月23日

Jizo-yu is one of the seven public baths in Kinosaki Onsen. It’s known as a place to pray for family safety and peace for souls. Legend says it got its name because a Jizo statue appeared from the hot spring source.