Only those in the know know! 7 Recommended onsen Inns by “Japan Secret Hot Springs Preservation Association” [Fukushima Edition]
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This is an inn run by the Japan Secret Hot Springs Protection Association, which is very popular among onsen enthusiasts. This time, we would like to introduce recommended inns in Fukushima, which boasts the highest number of registered accommodations among all prefectures in Japan, with 13. The scenery of Satoyama, which changes throughout the seasons, is a warm place where you can forget about the hustle and bustle of everyday life and take a breather. Of course, each inn has a variety of wonderful hot springs that can only be experienced at that location. Please take a look at the elaborately designed bathtub♪
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You can meet the scenery that looks good with the snow makeup!
This inn is registered with the ``Japan Secret Hot Springs Preservation Association'' and is said to be a place where you can enjoy the Satoyama atmosphere and onsen of excellent quality, even if transportation is poor or cell phone reception is cut off. This time, we will focus on Fukushima, which is home to 13 secret hot springs, the most registered among all prefectures in Japan.
1. Daimaru Asunaroso (Ten'ei Village)
The natural hot spring pothole rock bath that wells up from the river bed is amazing!
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Surrounded by a beech forest, the appearance is full of satoyama atmosphere. Fukushima Daimaru Asunarosou in Nikki onsen in Ten-ei Village, Iwase County, is a nostalgic inn that is just as the image of "Japan Association for Secluded Hot Spring Protection".
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The biggest reason Daimaru Asunaro-so is loved by onsen lovers is that it uses 6 natural onsen. Among them, this natural spring rock bath is so close that you can almost reach the river if you stretch out your hand. At the bottom of the bathtub, there is a hole the size of a golf ball, from which onsen are bubbling up. Feel the wildness and the depth of history!
A bathtub that takes advantage of the riverbed that gushes out from the cracks. At the bottom of the bath, there are three large potholes (round holes carved out by pebbles rolling around in the water), making onsen that is said to be rare in Japan.Source: onsen | Daimaru Asunaroso
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Inside the building full of warmth. You can spend an extraordinary time while soaking in onsen.
Detailed information
Daimaru Asunaroso
Fukushima /Lake Hatori/ ryokan
- address
- Fukushima 5, Yumoto-Shimo-Nimata, Ten-ei-mura, Iwase-gun
- access
- From Shin-Shirakawa Station, take a bus bound for Futaki onsen, Yuttari Yakon-go (1,000 yen one way, 1 round trip per day, reservation required)
2. ryokan Hinoe Mata (Hinoemata Village)
Enjoy a hot spring bath in a location surrounded by mountains!
This inn is located in Hinoemada Village, which is also the gateway to Oze National Park, and is surrounded by nature. The inside of the hotel has a nostalgic feel, and is a relaxing space. In winter, a silver world spreads out, and you can enjoy the scenery that will give you a sense of travel.
The inn has two large public baths, ``Hiuchida-no-Yu'' and ``Mizubasho-no-Yu.'' The open-air bath at ``Mizubasho-no-Yu'' in the photo is located in a location surrounded by mountains, where you can feel the changing seasons. The indoor bath is made entirely of cypress, so feel refreshed while feeling the warmth of the wood and surrounded by the scent of cypress.
There are rooms that overlook the mountain range of Oze, and rooms that overlook Hinoemada Village with its rows of red roofs, so we recommend choosing your favorite view. This two-room Japanese-style room is a spacious and relaxing space for families and groups. If you prefer a bed rather than a futon, try a Western-style room with twin beds.
Detailed information
ryokan Hinoe Mata
Fukushima / ryokan
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- Fukushima 705 Ihira, Hinoemata Village, Minamiaizu-gun
- access
- Car: Approximately 2 hours from Tohoku Expressway Nishinasuno-Shiobara IC or Shirakawa IC Bus: Approximately 80 minutes by Aizu Bus from Aizukogen Ozeguchi Station
3. Onyado Manyotei (Inawashiro Town)
Spend quality time on a plateau at an altitude of 1,000 meters
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Nakanosawa onsen is located between the western foot of Mt. Adatara and Mt. Bandai. This is also onsen with a deep history that is said to date back to the Horeki era, although there is no exact record of when it opened. Among them, Onjuku Manyotei was renovated in 2016 and is recommended for those who want to choose ryokan with an emphasis on functionality.
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The spring quality is an acidic alum green spring containing hydrogen sulfide. Depending on the climate of the day, the color of the hot water changes, and you can feel the richness of the spring quality. It is characterized by its high acidity of pH=1.85 and the smell of sulfur. The fact that the water is free-flowing without water heating circulation will tickle the hearts of onsen enthusiasts!
Some customers prefer cloudy water, but it is actually a transparent onsen.
In the vicinity of the onsen source that draws the hot springs of the hotel, "Yunohana" may be collected, and it may become cloudy due to bad weather such as rain.Source: [onsen] Manyotei, Aizu Nakanosawa onsen Onjuku, Fukushima [The season to become an ancient traveler]
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When you open the window of the room, you can hear the sound of the river! You can spend a relaxing time stimulating your five senses with a landscape that looks like a painting.
Detailed information
Nakanosawa onsen Inn Manyotei
Fukushima / Inawashiro/ ryokan
- address
- 2855-166 Numajiriyamako, Oaza Seriyo, Inawashiro-machi, Yama-gun Fukushima
- access
- About 20 minutes by car from Inawashiro Station/Inawashiro Bandai Kogen IC
4. Tamanashi onsen Ebisuya (Kanayama Town)
Soak in a secret hot spring in a private space♪
This inn is recommended for those who want to be particular about the room they stay in while traveling to enjoy secret hot springs. There is a wide variety of guest rooms, including modern Japanese rooms like the Japanese-Western room in the photo. There are also plenty of other guest rooms that will tickle the hearts of girls, such as Japanese-Western rooms with hanging chairs and Japanese-style rooms with spacious verandas.
onsen bathed in the inn's private bath ``Tsuki to Taiyo'' is drawn from the public bath ``Hachimachi onsen' in Kanayama Town. The public baths at Hachimachi onsen are mixed, but here you can fully enjoy your bath in a private space. The natural carbonated onsen will refresh your mind and body.
The dinner menu, which uses seasonal ingredients, changes depending on the occasion. You can enjoy delicious dishes such as ``homemade konnyaku,'' ``raw yuba,'' and ``aobato tofu.'' For breakfast, you can also enjoy porridge cooked in onsen. You can enjoy a meal that makes you feel like you're traveling.
Detailed information
Tamanashi onsen Ebisuya
Fukushima /Kanayama/ ryokan
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- Fukushima 2786-1 Tamanashi Yokoido, Kanayama-cho, Onuma-gun
- access
- 15 minutes by bus from JR Aizu-Kawaguchi Station/We will pick you up at our hotel.
5. Motoyu Kashi Onsen Ryokan Daikokuya (Saigo Village)
Boasting 150 years of history! Large pool-like mixed bath
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Next, we will introduce `` Motoyu Kashi Onsen Ryokan Daikokuya'', an inn that is said to have a connection to the Shirakawa feudal lord, Sadanobu Matsudaira. It is also a secret hot spring spot with a deep history, with its history dating back to the Shitoku era (1384).
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The most famous feature of Motoyu Kashi Onsen Ryokan Daikokuya is its large pool-like bath. It is exceptionally spacious, measuring 5m long and 15m wide, and has a maximum depth of 1.2m. It's basically a mixed bath, but there are times when it's only for women, so don't worry! The large stone inside the large bathtub is called the ``child jewel'' and is also recommended for couples who are trying to conceive.
The most important factor is the water quality of the simple onsen, which is less irritating.Source: Information on Kashi onsen｜Kashi onsen ryokan Daikokuya Official Website
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The open-air Ebisu-no-Yu, where you can enjoy the nature of Oku-Kashi slowly, is a calcium-sodium-sulfate onsen onsen with a spring quality different from that of the large rock bath. Please enjoy an elegant time because it boasts an abundant amount of hot water.
Detailed information
Motoyu Kashi Onsen Ryokan Daikokuya
Fukushima /Shirakawa/ ryokan
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- Fukushima 1 Mafunji-daira, Nishigo-village, Nishishirakawa-gun
- access
- From Shin-Shirakawa Station East Exit (ryokan free shuttle bus 14:00 and 16:00) By car: 40 minutes from Tohoku Expressway (Shirakawa Interchange)
6. Himesayuri's Inn Yumotoya (Atsushio Kano Town)
A warehouse-style inn! cozy time
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Next is Himesayuri no Yado onsen located in Atsushiokano-cho, Kitakata City, which is also famous for its ramen. A onsen resort that was discovered at the end of the Edo period, surrounded by the Iide and Azuma Mountains, where you can enjoy a calm and quiet time.
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Enjoy 100% free-flowing natural onsen at our proud cypress open-air bath. Although it is slightly lukewarm, it is a famous hot spring that makes you want to take your time while enjoying the scenery.
Spring quality: sodium/calcium-chloride/bicarbonate spring.Source: onsen | Himesayuri no Yado Yumotoya [Official Website]
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Enjoy a luxurious meal of local seasonal delicacies! After restoring your energy in onsen, fill your stomach. You can also taste locally caught wild plants and river fish.
Detailed information
Yumotoya
Iwamuro / ryokan and guesthouses
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- Niigata Niigata-shi, Nishikama-ku, Iwamuro onsen 91-1
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Aizu Daytime onsen Himesayuri Inn Yumotoya
Fukushima /Aizu, Kitakata/ ryokan
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- Fukushima 29, Atsushio Ohata, Atsushio Kano Town, Kitakata City
- access
- 20 minutes by car from Kitakata Station on the JR Ban'etsu West Line
7. Aizu Ashinomaki onsen Senkyokaku (Oto Town)
There are two open-air baths where you can enjoy a superb view!
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The last place I would like to introduce is “Aizu Ashinomaki onsen Senkyokaku” in Aizuwakamatsu City. Although it is a three-story wooden building, it is fully equipped with an elevator, so people of all ages can enjoy it with peace of mind.
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This inn is the only one in Ashinomaki onsen that has its own source! It's a little far from the onsen town, but the samurai residence-like appearance makes you feel a sense of dignity full of history.
Spring quality Calcium, sodium, sulfate, chloride onsen
Efficacy Rheumatism, neuralgia, heart disease, gynecological disease, gastrointestinal disease, etc.Source: Aizu onsen Onsen Senkyokaku |
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All seats in the meal are chairs with tables. Safe even for people with limited mobility! Although it is a small inn with 13 rooms, it has a good reputation for its attentive service.
Detailed information
Senkyokaku
Okawa Dam Park / ryokan and guesthouses
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- Fukushima Aizuwakamatsu City Ooto Town Kamioshiochiya 3084-3
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- ■ Business hours Check-in 14:00 Check-out 10:00 the next day ■ Closed days Irregular holidays
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Aizu Ashinomaki Onsen onsen
Fukushima /Aizu/ ryokan
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- 3084-3 Sayatani, Kamikoshio, Ooto-machi, Aizuwakamatsu City Fukushima Prefecture
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- Shuttle available from Ashinomaki onsen Station (10:00 in the morning, 14:00 to 17:00 in the afternoon) *Contact required
A secluded hot spring in Fukushima where the charm of nature shines through the four seasons
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Urabandai is a photogenic mountain that shows a rich expression throughout the four seasons.
An inn run by the Society for Preservation of Japan's Secret Hot Springs Fukushima, where you can enjoy the rich countryside scenery and high-quality onsen. Don't you want to forget about the hustle and bustle of everyday life and go out for a luxurious onsen experience?