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[Fukushima Prefecture] 3 recommended hot springs in Nakadori and Hamadori, Fukushima Prefecture, selected for their secret hot springs, famous hot springs, and unique spring quality!
[Fukushima Prefecture] 3 recommended hot springs in Nakadori and Hamadori, Fukushima Prefecture, selected for their secret hot springs, famous hot springs, and unique spring quality!
Fukushima Prefecture has the most hot spring resorts in the Tohoku region, with hot springs with unique spring qualities dotted throughout its three regions: Nakadori, where the Tohoku Shinkansen runs; Hamadori, along the Pacific coast; and Aizu
There are many hot springs with a wide variety of spring qualities, from famous hot springs all over the country to hidden hot springs tucked away in the mountains. In this article, we will introduce three hot springs with unique spring qualities in the Nakadori area
"Bobata Onsen," a radon hot spring that even Minamoto no Yoshiie was impressed with (Ishikawa Town, Ishikawa District)
Zenkunen no Eki (Battle of the Nine Years about 900 years ago , Minamoto no Yoshiie, who was suffering from a snowy march , soaked his horse's injured leg in the valley waters mixed with hot spring water, and the wound healed.
The spring quality an alkaline simple weakly radioactive spring , and although it looks like an ordinary spring that is colorless, transparent, and feels pleasant on the skin, a weakly radioactive spring that contains radon produced from the radioactive mineral radium .
The source of Hahata Onsen Wikipedia (File name: Hahata Onsen_Source.JPG Author: Suzupi)
Radioactive springs, which contain radon, which is produced when radium breaks down, are said to have a beneficial effect by stimulating the body moderately
Radioactive springs are rare and few in number, but among them, is highly popular as it has the highest radon content in the Tohoku region
The indications for each spring type are gout, arteriosclerosis, high blood pressure, chronic cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, chronic skin diseases, and chronic gynecological diseases
Drinking the spring water has also been shown to be effective for gout, chronic digestive diseases, chronic cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, neuralgia, muscle pain, and joint pain
Yahataya, located at the source of the sacred spring
Minamoto no Yoshiie is said to have worshipped this hot spring as a sacred spring, offering a horomo (a cloth used to protect the back from arrows) and raising a flag at the rock from which the water springs, and it is said that the name "horohata" (flag of horomo) , which , was later changed to "bobata" (mother field)
was named "Hachiman-ya" because it was built on top of a sacred spring enshrined by Yoshiie ,
There are two types of guest rooms: traditional Japanese-style rooms and modern Japanese-Western rooms with beds. The most popular are the luxurious special rooms, which combine a Japanese-style room with a living room and sofa in the bedroom
The meal includes a basic kaiseki course meal made with seasonal ingredients, as well as a variety of additional dishes, with Ishikawa Honey Beef, a type of Japanese black beef being a particular highlight.
Located at an altitude of 1,230m, in the refreshing air that flows through a lush virgin beech forest, a natural hot spring with two different types of spring water gushes out
The springs from the two sources are "simple sulfur spring" and "acidic iron-containing (II, III) aluminum sulfate spring ," and Washikura Onsen is the only place in the area where the latter iron-containing spring is found.
The hot springs are said to be effective for cuts, chronic skin diseases, chronic gastrointestinal disorders, and neuralgia, but one of the springs, the acidic green aluminium spring, has long been known as the "Washikura of the eyes" for its effectiveness in treating eye diseases.
Washikura Onsen Kogen Ryokan: A hidden hot spring inn where you can enjoy the magnificent mountain scenery
This secret hot spring inn, managed by the proprietress and her family, the Japan Society for Preserving Secret Hot Springs , and has two indoor baths and five open-air baths, each of which draws water from one of two different hot spring sources.
There are four separate open-air baths for men and women, including an indoor bath and a private open-air bath. Two of these have sulfur springs, while the remaining two have iron-containing springs. As the source spring is very hot, water is added to keep the baths at a comfortable temperature
The guest rooms are spacious, relaxing Japanese-style rooms, some with twin beds on tatami mats for a Japanese-Western atmosphere, and equipped with toilets and sinks with washlets
Dinner at the restaurant is a Japanese-style kaiseki meal featuring local mountain vegetables, river fish such as sweetfish, and Japanese beef, and is known for its generous portions, so even young people with big appetites will be satisfied
Reservations can only be made by phone or through the official website, and the park is closed from mid-November to late April in winter due to road closures caused by snowfall
Washikura Onsen Kogen Ryokan <Information>
Facility name: Washikura Onsen Kogen Ryokan
Address: 1 Washikurayama, Tsuchiyu Onsen-cho, Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture
Tamayama Onsen, which appeared in the dream of a lord's wife (Yotsukuracho, Iwaki City)
We will introduce a hot spring with a unique spring quality from Hamadori on the Pacific coast
Located in the mountains about 30 minutes by car from the center of Iwaki City towards Yotsukura IC on the Joban Expressway, this hot spring is said to have been discovered nearly 300 years ago by a revelation in a dream by the wife of the lord of the Iwakidaira domain
Since then, it has been used as an old hot spring resort
The spring water a sodium, iron, and bicarbonate chloride spring , and its alkaline pH of 10 is gentle on the skin and warms the body from the inside out.The spring water is also drinkable and is said to be good for gastrointestinal ailments.
The hot spring water is heated because it is only 18°C, but it is still 100% natural
The water quality is known to be effective for treating cuts, peripheral circulatory disorders, sensitivity to cold, and dry skin
Fujiya Ryokan: A Japanese-style inn built over 100 years ago
This is a traditional hot spring inn with a long history, founded in 1744 (Enkyo 1), and is a two-story wooden building full of charm
The inn is surrounded by rows of old trees and features heavy pillars and beams, creating a calm atmosphere along with the retro accounting office just inside the entrance that makes you feel like you've traveled back in time
All baths are filled with natural hot spring water, which feels like lotion on the skin and keeps you warm for a long time after bathing
In addition, the separate baths for men and women can be rented out exclusively between 6:00 PM and 10:00 PM, allowing you to enjoy a natural hot spring bath in 50-minute increments without worrying about disturbing others
All six guest rooms are calming Japanese-style rooms, and the "Hatago" guest rooms also traditional " Touji" guest rooms , where you can stay reasonably priced and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Touji.
The menu served in the large dining hall is country cuisine, made with plenty of fresh seasonal ingredients from the sea and mountains, thanks to the restaurant's location in the mountains yet close to the Pacific Ocean.The area is also famous for its matsutake mushrooms, so you can enjoy matsutake dishes in season
Fujiya Ryokan＜Information＞
Facility name: Fujiya Ryokan
Address: 8 Tamayama Yunokuchi, Shikura-cho, Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture
Fukushima Prefecture is known as the "hot spring prefecture," and there are so many hot spring resorts in the Nakadori and Hamadori areas alone that it would be impossible to introduce them all, each with its own unique characteristics
The Aizu region also has many hot springs with unique spring water qualities, but we could not introduce them all in this article
I would like to introduce these hidden hot springs and famous hot springs in another article
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