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.
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.
Two years ago, I stopped by Maure Sanso’s “Pokke no Yu” for a day-use hot spring and was impressed by the silky smooth water, the cleanliness of the facility, and the pleasant atmosphere. After visiting the Taushubetsu River Bridge from Nukabira Onsen, instead of heading straight to Higashikawa, I decided to take a little detour and stay at Maure Villa for a relaxing night.
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Nakamura-ya at Nukabira Onsen is one of the hot spring inns recommended by my friends who gather in Higashikawa. Every summer, I visit Higashikawa directly, but this year, instead of flying into Asahikawa Airport, I decided to come via Obihiro Airport and stop at Nukabira Onsen. I planned to stay at Nakamuraya and visit the Taushubetsu River Bridge before continuing on.
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While planning my hike to Mt. Ena, as usual, I was looking at the map to decide which hot spring to visit after the hike. That’s when I noticed Tsukikawa Onsen, located relatively close to the Hirogawara trailhead. On the day of the hike, while driving towards the trailhead, I saw a sign for the entrance to Tsukikawa Onsen. Even though I hadn’t researched it much, I decided to stop by and check it out.
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Normally, I would extend my trip to Misasa Onsen to enjoy the radium springs, but this time I arrived late due to work and had early commitments the next day. So, I decided to look for accommodations near Tottori station. I had known for some time that there was a hot spring nearby, but since there are many nice onsen options around Tottori, I hadn’t done a thorough search. However, I found that Marumo Ryokan offers a flow of natural hot spring water right in the town center, and I was pleasantly surprised by the atmosphere that sets it apart from typical business hotels.
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Kawane Onsen, famous for its outdoor bath where you can see steam locomotives (SL) crossing the Oi River Railway bridge. After thoroughly enjoying the UNMANNED station art festival held along the Oi River Railway, I finally got to visit my long-awaited destination. However, due to the damage from Typhoon No.15 last year, the Oi River Railway has yet to fully recover, and unfortunately, I wasn’t able to see the SL.
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I often visit the outdoor hot springs at Sagō Royal Hotel in Kanzan-ji, but while searching for a day-use hot spring facility that is open late at night, I discovered Hanasaki no Yu. They allow last entry until 10 PM, and you can enjoy the hot springs until 11 PM, which is very convenient. So, after sightseeing in northern Hamamatsu and having dinner, I decided to stop by and relax.
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In the summer, when I visit Higashikawa Town, I almost always go hiking at Mt. Asahidake with my kid. He’s gotten stronger recently and mentioned he could handle a more difficult hike, so we decided to try Mt. Tokachidake, which I’ve wanted to climb for a while. After hiking, Ryounkaku Onsen is the usual choice for a hot spring in this area, but since I’ve been there before, we decided to visit Fukiage Onsen this time, which is closer to the Bogakudai trailhead.
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I had heard stories from a Swedish friend who was working with me in Japan about climbing Mt.Fuji. It made me think I’d like to climb Mt.Fuji someday.
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Although the main focus of this 2-day trip was the Curious Stone Museum (Kiseki Hakubutsukan) and visiting hot springs, I found myself with some extra time. So, I also decided to stop by the Hiroshige Museum of Art in Yui, where you can experience woodblock printing, and Takumi Shuku in Mariko, which offers various traditional craft workshops.
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I saw pictures of the “Patisserie Kiseki – Almost Candy Exhibition” at the Kiseki Museum in an article, and I was amazed by how realistic the candies looked. I wanted to see them in person before the exhibition ended, and since the prefectural discount was still available, I decided to take a quick two-day trip.
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