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[Miyagi Prefecture] 3 Recommended Hot Springs in Miyagi Prefecture Selected for Their Hidden Hot Springs, Famous Hot Springs, and Unique Spring Quality!
[Miyagi Prefecture] 3 Recommended Hot Springs in Miyagi Prefecture Selected for Their Hidden Hot Springs, Famous Hot Springs, and Unique Spring Quality!
Miyagi Prefecture has the fewest number of hot springs among the six Tohoku prefectures, but it is dotted with hot springs with unique spring water qualities
In addition to famous hot springs such as Naruko Onsenkyo, which has five hot spring areas, and Akiu Onsen, which is close to Sendai city, Miyagi Prefecture is also characterized by its many historic hot springs that have been used as therapeutic baths since ancient times
In this article, we will introduce three hot springs that you should visit at least once, from an ancient hot spring that originated in the Muromachi period to a new hot spring that was excavated in the Heisei era
Kamasaki Onsen, a medicinal hot spring in Ou that has continued since the Muromachi period (Shiroishi City)
the Kamasaki Onsen Town Wikipedia page(Kamasaki Onsen, Photographer: MD242)
This hot spring was named after a legend that it gushed forth when a woodcutter struck a rock with his sickle about 600 years ago. It is a famous hot spring that is said to have been visited by Date Masamune and his confidant Katakura Kojuro, the lord of Shiroishi Castle
because it prevents you from getting cold after bathing and also speeds up the healing of cutsthe "medicinal hot spring of Oshu", is known as
The spring watersodium chloride and sulfate, and is effective for treating cuts, as well as beriberi, burns, bruises, neuralgia, paralysis, rheumatism, gynecological diseases, poor circulation, gastrointestinal disorders, and hemorrhoids.
The oldest inn in Kamasaki Onsen, "Tokine no Yado Yuno Ichijo," run by a nobleman
Documents and family trees show that the ancestors of the Ichijo family, who founded this inn, were descended from Kyoto noble families
During the Warring States period, this ancestor served as a guest of Imagawa Yoshimoto, but after the fall of the Imagawa clan, he came to this area, discovered the value of the hot spring water that flowed there, and with the cooperation of local residents, founded a hot spring inn, which was the beginning of this hot spring inn
After the Date clan took control of the area,Kamasaki Onsen as its "hot spring guardians,"was ordered to manage"Kamasaki for injuries,"that continues to this day.
The guest rooms range from simple yet elegant Japanese-style rooms to suites with open-air baths, incorporating a variety of Japanese and Western elements, so you can choose the one that suits your taste
the lush"Ichijo no Mori" forest, is considered a "sacred site" by many fans because it resembles the bathhouse that appears in the Studio Ghibli film "Spirited Away." Many regular guests are so captivated by its atmosphere that they stay for multiple nights.
This main building has been renovated into a private restaurant where you can leisurely savor kaiseki cuisine, which has been awarded three stars in the Michelin Guide Miyagi, for both dinner and breakfast
Tokine no Yado Yunushi Ichijo ＜Information＞
Facility name: Tokine no Yado Yunushi Ichijo
Address: 48 Kamasaki, Fukuoka, Shiroishi City, Miyagi Prefecture
This hidden hot spring, located in the mountains at the foot of Mount Zao, has a 150-year history as a therapeutic hot spring resort
This hot spring in Miyagi Prefecture is a rare"sodium-calcium bicarbonate-sulfate spring,"and along with Shima Onsen in Gunma and Yunohira Onsen in Oita,one of Japan's "Three Great Hot Springs for Gastrointestinal Diseases,"and the spring water is also drinkable.
This inn, a member of the "Japan Society for Preserving Secret Hot Springs," is committed to using 100% natural hot spring water, and offers traditional hot spring bathing in three ways: pouring the water over itself, drinking the spring water, or bathing in it
Kakeyu is a bathing method in which hot spring water is poured onto the affected area using a bamboo tube placed in the bathtub, and here it is traditional to pour 100 cups of water a day
Gaga Onsen: A luxurious hot spring inn born from a deserted hot spring resort
This single-family hot spring resort, which has long stood quietly in the mountains, has been reborn as a hot spring inn where you can spend an extraordinary and luxurious time while still retaining its original atmosphere
The large public batha "lukewarm bath" at 38-42°C forfor enjoying a rinse,a "hot bath" at 47°Chas
There are three open-air baths, one for men and one for women, and one for mixed bathing, as well as a private open-air bath that you can enjoy without worrying about others
The guest rooms include spacious rooms with hot spring baths fed directly from the source, Japanese-Western style rooms with heated floors, and also 8-tatami Japanese-style rooms with simple facilities and reasonable prices for extended stays, retaining the atmosphere of a hot spring cure
Now, self-catering is no longer an option, and only accommodations with meals included are available. The cozy dining area,"Sakura Dining,"serves healthy dishes made with carefully selected ingredients from the Zao mountains.
Especially at breakfast, they serve glossy rice cooked with natural spring water, miso soup with plenty of Zao vegetables, and hot spring eggs that are made with a focus on freshness, and it"digestive food."'s called
Matsushima Onsen, an ancient hot spring that appeared in the Heisei era hundreds of millions of years ago (Matsushima Town, Miyagi County)
From Wikipedia
In response to the decline in the number of tourists staying at Matsushima, one of Japan's Three Most Viewed Sites, hot spring drilling was carried out in the 2000s, and this hot spring was discovered 1,500 meters underground in an area where there had previously only been one cold spring of approximately 14 degrees Celsius on the mountain side
It is believed that these hot springs originated from groundwater that was stored and warmed in Paleozoic strata hundreds of millions of years ago, and these springs"Ancient Heavenly Spring Matsushima Hot Springs."were named
Matsushima Onsen currentlythree hot spring sourceshas
Matsushima Onsen No. 1 Spring: Simple alkaline hot spring (spring temperature 52.5℃, pH 8.6), colorless and transparent
Taikotensen no Yu: Sodium chloride spring (spring temperature 53.3℃, pH 8.1), brown
Matsushima Sokan no Yu: Sodium chloride and sulfate spring (spring temperature 54.8°C, weak alkaline), colorless and transparent
generally slightly alkaline, it is particularly known for its skin-beautifying effects, leaving skin smooth and moisturized. There are eight hot spring inns in the area.
Other indications include neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, frozen shoulder, motor paralysis, stiff joints, bruises, sprains, chronic digestive diseases, hemorrhoids, sensitivity to cold, recovery from illness, recovery from fatigue, and general health promotion
Motoyu Ubudo: A hot spring resort where all rooms have views of Matsushima Bay
The source water of Matsushima Onsen's first hot spring is used in the open-air rooftop bath and the large public baths for men and women, as well as the open-air baths and observation baths in the guest rooms
Of the 26 guest rooms, 16 have an open-air bath or a panoramic bath, and we recommend the rooms with an open-air bath, where you can enjoy a hot spring bath while enjoying the view of Matsushima Bay all to yourself
of Kaifudo, a restaurant specializing in seafood dinners. the official websiteFrom
The cuisine is a Japanese kaiseki course that makes generous use of seasonal seafood from Matsushima Bay and the Sanriku Coast, bringing out the full flavor of the ingredients.For breakfast, the yuba tofu made at the table and a choice of three types of grilled fish are popular
In the former Sendai domain, hot springs were considered an important asset of the domain, and a"hot spring guardian"was appointed to maintain and manage them.The fees collected from batherswere used as the domain's treasury.
It is also said that successive feudal lords, including Date Masamune, were also hot spring lovers, and there are records that they often visited and enjoyed hot springs in various places
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