Bath City Koriyama? Introducing recommended hot spring facilities in Koriyama, where there are no barriers between public baths and hot springs! [Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture]

"hot spring," what kind of place do you imagine? Many people probably picture hot spring towns or places deep in the mountains, far from the center of town.

Fukushima Prefecture's leading commercial cityKoriyama City, has hot springs everywhere. You could say it's like going to a public bathhouse; you can enjoy a named hot spring in the same way you would a regular public bath.

This time, we would like to take a closer look at the luxurious hot springs in Koriyama City

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Koriyama City has so many "XX hot springs" that it's hard to remember them all

to this questionBandai Atami OnsenMany people would answerbeauty spring" with a history of about 800 years since its opening. Although it is a little outside the city center, it is easily accessible as it is served by an expressway interchange and the JR Ban'etsu West Line. The warm hospitality of the charming inns and hotels will make you forget the hustle and bustle of everyday life. If you have never visited, you should definitely go at least once.

Besides Bandai Atami Onsen, Koriyama City has hot springs all over the city. This is no surprise, as Koriyama City has 81 hot springs, the most in Fukushima Prefecture. Furthermore, the hot springs are not concentrated in one place, but are scattered all over the city. For this reason, there is no hot spring town, and each facility has its own hot spring source and is named after it

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What are the characteristics of Koriyama City's "Machinaka Onsen"?

Koriyama City has a wide variety of hot springs with different spring qualities. You can enjoy a variety of unique waters, such as the gentle alkaline simple springs and the smooth waters of chloride springs. Furthermore, with an abundance of hot spring water, there are many facilities that use water directly from the source...! You don't have to go all the way to the suburbs to enjoy a genuine hot spring in the same way as a public bath, so the bath situation in Koriyama City is very luxurious

The hot spring facilities in Koriyama City are so integrated into daily life that they are frequented mostly by locals. The bathhouses are social hubs for regulars, and the Fukushima dialect is spoken everywhere. Those expecting a quiet bath might be a little surprised. However, that's also part of the charm of a "city hot spring." When you visit a "city hot spring," be sure to enjoy the local atmosphere firsthand.

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3 Recommended "Machinaka Onsen" in Koriyama City

This time,downtown hot spring facilitieswe'll introduce three

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Namiki Onsen Yunosato

Located 3.5km from JR Koriyama Station, about a 10-15 minute drive, Namiki is an area lined with residential and commercial facilities. It's also close to City Hall and Kaiseiyama Park, so many people find it just right in the middle of town

Nestled within this area is "Namiki Onsen Yunogo." The bathhouse has separate washing areas for men and women, one indoor bath, a small sauna, and one cold plunge pool. The facilities are simple but clean, and the water is genuine hot spring water. The spring water is sodium sulfate and chloride, and the colorless, transparent water has a smooth feel on the skin. The bath temperature is a typical 42℃, allowing you to warm your body slowly.

Namiki Onsen Yunogo <Information＞

• Name: Namiki Onsen Yunogo
• Address: 3-5-14 Namiki, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture
• Phone number: 024-991-1126

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Gekko Onsen Kuaheim

Located in the southern part of Koriyama City, Asaka Town is a large area, with each area having a different atmosphere. While there are many franchise commercial facilities along the national highway, there are also areas with spacious rural areas. Another distinctive feature is the large number of unique restaurants

Gekko Onsen Kuaheim is a hot spring facility with accommodation located amongst a row of houses. It also has a spacious banquet space and is used for meetings. The spring water is a salt-containing Glauber's salt spring, and is characterized by its thick texture on the skin. There are indoor and outdoor baths for both men and women, so when the weather is nice you can enjoy a bath while basking in the fresh air. There is also a sauna facility

Gekko Onsen Kurheim <Information＞

• Name: Gekko Onsen Kuaheim
• Address: 43-1 Sasagawa Shikakutan, Asaka-cho, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture
• Phone number: 024-947-1126
• Official website:https://gekkouonsen.co.jp/

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Baden Thermal Baths

Koriyama Culture Park is a famous family leisure spot in Koriyama City. There are also several hot springs in the area nearby. One of these, Baden Onsen, is a hot spring facility run by Hotel Baden

With two abundant hot springs, you can enjoy the luxurious natural hot springs flowing freely. The springs are chloride springs and sodium chloride springs, and some say they leave your skin feeling smooth. There are spacious indoor and outdoor baths, as well as saunas, for both men and women. Prices are set according to the length of use, so you can choose according to your preferences. It's easily accessible, just a 3-minute drive from Koriyama Minami Interchange on the Tohoku Expressway, so why not stop by on your leisure trip?

Baden Hot Springs <Information＞

• Name: Baden Hot Springs
• Address: 1-1 Naritajimagawara, Asaka-cho, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture
• Phone number: 024-947-1233
• Official website:https://hotel-baden.com/hotspring/

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While you're in Koriyama, be sure to take a dip in the "Machinaka Onsen" (town hot spring)!

This time we introduced the hot spring situation in Koriyama City

When you think of hot springs, you might generally imagine them as being far from your everyday living area, but Koriyama City has hot springs all over the city. When you're tired, you can take a bath in a hot spring just like taking a break at a cafe. If you're ever in Koriyama City, be sure to try relaxing at a hot spring in the city. Of course, we also recommend Bandai Atami Onsen, one of Koriyama City's leading hot spring towns

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