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In the midst of your busy daily life, how about enjoying a luxurious soak in a luxurious, hidden hot spring? This time, we will introduce Hijiori Onsen,
What is Hijiori Onsen?
Hijiori Onsen has a history of about 1,200 years since it first opened, and has long been known as a secluded hot spring resort. Located at the foot of the sacred mountain, Mt. Gassan, it was once a place where many pilgrims would stop by to purify themselves before making their pilgrimage to Mt. Gassan
It is said that long ago, an old monk who had broken his elbow soaked in the hot springs here and his wounds healed immediately, which is why the place "Hijiori."
Recommended ways to spend your time at Hijiori Onsen
Hijiori Onsen is a place where you can relax and forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Why not try a luxurious stay without over-packing your schedule and enjoying the free time?
This time, we will introduce how to enjoy a day trip
A leisurely stroll
I took a leisurely stroll through the hot spring town. The atmospheric streets make it seem as if time has stopped
The sound of the Dozan River gently enveloping the hot spring resort will help you forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life and transport you to a nostalgic world
Former Hijiori Post Office Building
This retro and somewhat cute building has a postal code on the window frame. It was built in 1937 and was used as a post office building until 1995
The post office later moved to a new building. There was even consideration of demolishing this building, but due to the passionate support of local residents, it has been carefully preserved to this day
Hijiori Dam, a nationally registered tangible cultural property, is located about a five-minute walk from the hot spring town. In spring, the water level increases with the melting snow, making it a spectacular sight
lit up on the first and third Saturdays of June, September, and October , delighting tourists with a different look than during the day.
If you get tired from walking, it's time for a meal. We recommend the "Chicken Soba" at "Sobadokoro Kotobukiya."
Okura Village, where Hijiori Onsen is located, is also famous for its soba noodles. The fragrant flavor of the soba noodles is of course a given, but the taste of the soup is particularly noteworthy
It's refreshing yet full of flavor, and the coolness of the mitsuba on top enhances the refreshing taste. The flavor is also thoroughly infused into the chicken, and with each bite, the umami spreads throughout your mouth, bringing a smile to your face
Soba Restaurant Kotobukiya ＜Information＞
Name: Soba Restaurant Kotobukiya
Address: 571 Minamiyama, Okura Village, Mogami District, Yamagata Prefecture, 996-0301
The water at Hijiori Onsen varies in color and bathing sensation depending on the source. Enjoy comparing the different waters as much as time allows
Hijiori Ideyukan
Hijiori Ideyukan, which provides tourist information and culture about Hijiori Onsen, is a central facility in the Hijiori Onsen area. The spring water is said to make your skin smooth and is especially popular with women
The facility is also equipped with a co-working space, making it a truly dreamy stay where you can combine hot spring therapy with workcation
Hijiori Ideyukan ＜Information＞
Name: Hijiori Ideyukan (Okura Village Tourism Association)
Address: 451-2 Minamiyama, Okura Village, Mogami District, Yamagata Prefecture, 996-0301
Caldera Onsenkan is a rare hot spring where you can enjoy natural carbonated spring water, one of the few in Japan. You can relax in the hot water while looking out at the beautiful nature of Hijiori
At this facility, you can drink the hot spring water for free! After a bath, you can pour the natural carbonated water into your warm body. What a luxury!
The carbonated water has a smooth texture, with a slight acidity and iron taste on the tongue. The bubbling bubbles make it a pleasant sensation down your throat
Caldera Hot Springs <Information>
Name: Golden Hot Spring Caldera Hot Springs
Address: 2127-79 Minamiyama, Okura Village, Mogami District, Yamagata Prefecture, 996-0301
A souvenir of the naturally carbonated cider loved by Saito Mokichi
How about buying some "Hijiori Caldera Cider," made with carbonated water from the Caldera Hot Springs, as a souvenir from your trip?
Saito Mokichi, a poet from Yamagata Prefecture, also enjoyed drinking carbonated water from Hijiori Onsen with sugar added, and wrote a poem about it
I like the smell of the bubbling spring water, and today's weather is perfect
Saito Mokichi was so delighted with the fizzy taste of the carbonated drink that he apparently drank two or even three cups
Enjoy a glass of Hijiori cider on your way home, reminiscing about your trip, or give it to a loved one along with a souvenir story. Be sure to get some crisp, clean Hijiori cider
summary
Hijiori Onsen is a hot spring resort nestled in the bosom of nature
As we've introduced here, you can enjoy it on a day trip, but if you stay overnight, you can enjoy its charms many times more. If you do stay overnight, be sure to also try the famous morning market
Why not detox your mind and body at Hijiori Onsen and spend some relaxing time?
Thank you for reading the article. I'm naka, a writer born and raised in Tohoku. His hobby is visiting temples and shrines. Her goshuin is now in its third volume. We bring you the latest information and deep topics from Tohoku that only locals can provide!
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