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Koganezaki Furofushi Onsen is a representative spot of Aomori. It is located in Fukaura Town on the Sea of Japan side of Aomori Prefecture. The hot springs have gained a reputation for being the best place to bathe while watching the spectacular sunset. From the open-air bath, you can reach out and touch the Sea of Japan
There are many day trippers, but many also stay overnight. You can enjoy a beautiful view from the rooms
The cuisine, which makes generous use of the bounty of the Sea of Japan, has also received high praise
This time, we will introduce Koganezaki Furofushi Onsen, which has long been loved by both locals and tourists
Guide to using Furofushi Onsen
To enjoy the hot springs, you first need to purchase a bathing ticket (600 yen for adults, 300 yen for children). There is only one automatic ticket vending machine, which starts selling tickets at 8:00 AM. On holidays, there can be long lines in front of the machine
Towels (200 yen) and yukata (200 yen) are also available on a ticket system and can be purchased from the ticket machine
Once you have successfully obtained your bathing ticket, take it to the front desk and you will be given an orange tape to wear on your arm
There are no lockers in the changing rooms, so you will need to leave your valuables at the front desk. There are no lockers in the indoor or outdoor baths, so it is best to leave large luggage there
Furofushi Onsen has four hot springs for men and women
Furofushi Onsen doesn't just have one bath, there are four in total, as shown below
・ Mixed outdoor bath (open-air bath by the sea) ・ Women's only outdoor bath (open-air bath by the sea) ・ Women's only indoor bath (Golden Bath) ・ Men's only indoor bath (Golden Bath)
The spring quality is basically the same for all of them (iron, sodium, magnesium, chloride strong salt spring). They are completely natural hot springs that flow directly from the source
After taking a hot indoor bath, head to the open-air bath
You can't just go straight to the open-air bath because you'll be asked to go to the indoor bath first
The indoor bath is equipped with shampoo and body soap, and has many showers so you can thoroughly wash your body
After washing your body in the indoor bath, you can finally head to the open-air bath. To get to the open-air bath, you put on the sandals provided and walk about 20 meters
Furofushi Onsen open-air bath
There are mixed bathing and women's bathing areas side by side. The left is mixed bathing and the right is women only
The open-air bath makes you feel as if you are one with the Sea of Japan
The mixed bath is gourd-shaped, while the women's bath is oval. The baths are at the same height as the Sea of Japan, giving the impression of approaching waves
There is a changing area next to the bathtub, and baskets are provided. When using the mixed bath, it is recommended that women request bathing suits. These are provided for a fee
The water is lighter and more refreshing than it looks
Furofushi Onsen is particularly notable for its high iron content. The reddish-brown water is rare even nationwide. You can smell the iron when you soak in it
Because it's a dark brown color, most people think it's heavy, but when you actually soak in it, it's surprisingly light, and your skin feels refreshed after you get out
The hot spring gushes out at a rate of 400 liters per minute
Sunset is the golden time
The open-air bath offers a spectacular view, especially at sunset, and many people come from far away just to enjoy a soak while watching the sunset. Indeed, there aren't many places where you can enjoy a panoramic sunset with the Sea of Japan crashing right in front of you. It's definitely worth a visit
Sunset at Furofushi Onsen
However, due to its popularity, the open-air baths get extremely crowded around sunset time, so now bathing is only available to guests staying at the hotel after 4pm
If you plan on visiting to enjoy a bath while watching the sunset, be sure to make a reservation for accommodation
The sunset is certainly beautiful and very alluring, but bathing in the daytime while looking out at the lush blue Sea of Japan is also exceptional. This is a hot spring that can be fully enjoyed even on a day trip
The main building is for day use, and the new building is for overnight guests
Furofushi Onsen has a main building and a new building. Day visitors should use the main building, while overnight guests should use the new building. Be careful not to get confused
Day use is available until 4:00 PM (last admission is at 3:30 PM)
Guests head to the new building. There is a hill next to the parking lot where a stargazing deck has been set up. Fukaura Town was selected as the town with the most beautiful stars in Japan in a nationwide stargazing survey conducted in 2000
You can enjoy the best starry sky in Japan. Of course, it's free. You can borrow a mat at the front desk. We also recommend lying down and looking at the starry sky
The open-air bath's opening hours will be extended until June 10th, 2018. Normally it closes at sunset, but during this period it will be open until 9pm
You can see countless twinkling stars while soaking in the open-air bath. An open-air bath under the starry sky is extremely rare, so if the timing is right, be sure to give it a try
A one-night mystery that only guests can read! Try to guess the culprit
Mystery novels that are only available to guests are popular. Recently, in order to attract tourists, one-night mystery stories set in famous tourist spots around the country have been offered, which have been generating a lot of buzz.
The first local mystery in Fukaura Town is "The Murder at the Immortal Hot Springs ." It's a one-night mystery, so you can read it easily in about an hour before going to bed.
This mystery is only available to guests staying at Furofushi Onsen, so be sure to enjoy it if you're staying overnight. Reading a mystery set in the place you are currently in while lying down with your body warm after a bath is sure to give you a different experience than regular novels
summary
This time, we have explained about Koganezaki Furofushi Onsen, a representative spot in Fukaura Town. You can enjoy it on a day trip, but we recommend staying overnight and enjoying the best sunsets, starry skies, and one-night mystery in Japan
Relax in the reddish-brown iron-colored hot springs and be enthralled by the beauty of the sunset disappearing before your eyes
A web writer who loves sightseeing. He is dedicated to exploring local gourmet food. Recently, I've been researching famous Japanese sweets shops such as manju and dango. Going around the basements of department stores is my daily routine.
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