Iwaki Yunomoto Onsen

Iwaki Yumoto Onsen is a historic hot spring resort that dates back to the Nara period. The rare sulfuric spring water has various benefits such as improving skin, relieving neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, coldness, and fatigue recovery. There are also many charming inns such as the serene "Fukinoyu Ryokan" surrounded by red pine forests, the "Amejo no Yado Shintsuta" inn associated with the poet Ame Niigata, and the "Shohekaku" inn founded in the late Edo period. Why not spend a luxurious time at a charming inn full of atmosphere?

If you're going to tour Iwaki Yumoto Onsen, we recommend the "footbath tour." Footbaths are installed in the JR Yumoto Station, allowing you to easily enjoy a hot spring while waiting for your train. When you arrive at Yumoto Station, be sure to enjoy the footbath first. In addition, at the hot spring town's "Tsuru no Ashi Yu Hiroba," footbaths with hot and lukewarm water are available. They are round like a bathtub and feel like sitting around a kotatsu table. It's also a place for locals to relax, so why not gather some sightseeing information while soaking in the footbath?

When it comes to sightseeing in Iwaki, you can't miss the gourmet food made with fresh seafood. In Iwaki Yunomoto Onsen town, you can fully enjoy the delicious seafood dishes unique to a place facing the sea. There are many restaurants to choose from, but of course, you can also enjoy seafood at ryokans, and the fresh seafood delivered directly from the production area is a taste that will captivate you with every bite. There is no doubt that you will enjoy the exquisite dishes that you cannot taste in your daily life!

In Iwaki Yunomoto Onsen, there are many high-end hotels and ryokans. In particular, "Shintsuta Inn Amagawa" is a very popular high-end ryokan that has been featured in the media many times. You can enjoy a luxurious stay with a traditional Japanese-style building, special rooms with open-air baths, and a garden open-air bath. In addition, there are other attractive high-end ryokans such as "Fukinoyu Ryokan" with a great view from its elevated location, and "Hamatoku Tokiwa Inn" where you can enjoy various types of hot springs. Why not treat yourself to a "stay at a high-end ryokan" as a gift for your hard work?

The "Onsen Shrine" in Iwaki Yumoto Onsen, known as the guardian shrine of the hot springs, distributes special temple stamps according to the season, making it a popular spot among those who enjoy collecting temple stamps. At night, the grounds are illuminated, creating a divine atmosphere. The shrine also collaborates with local inns to issue cosplay photography permits on the grounds, which has been well received by locals. Why not enjoy a unique experience that can only be had here?