Vacationers coming to Awaji-shima primarily go to architect Tadao Ando's Awaji Yumebutai, Dream Stage and even go straight to Naruto. Even so, this text will introduce the three greatest onsen (scorching springs) to unwind on this lovely island!
1. Biyu Matsuho no Sato
If you wish to benefit from the evening view whereas soaking within the onsen then Biyu Matsuho no Sato (美湯松帆の郷) is the only option in Awaji-shima. Right here, you possibly can see the world's longest suspension bridge, the Akashi Kaikyo. Throughout the evening, the bridge is brightly illuminated. In good climate, you possibly can even see Akashi Metropolis on the opposite aspect of the bridge!
You'll get the most effective view while you soak within the therapeutic massage tub on the outside onsen. Should you don't need to exit, you possibly can nonetheless bathe indoors with the identical view.
Biyu Matsuho no Sato restaurant and store is the most important of the three onsen. I loved having dinner right here and acquired quite a lot of native merchandise equivalent to Awaji Sake, fried seafood and souvenirs.
Info
Value: 700 Yen/grownup, 400 Yen/baby underneath 4 years outdated
Deal with: Iwaya, Awaji-shi, Hyogo, 656-2401, Japan
Cellphone: 0799-73-2333
Enterprise hours: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm (cease accepting company at 9:00 pm)
2. Goshiki Yu-Yu-5 Well being Park
Goshiki Well being Park (五色温泉ゆ – ゆｰファイブ) is positioned in Goshiki Park – a well-known place in Awaji-shima. As a result of it’s positioned on the highest of the mountain, the view right here is AMAZING! The onsen right here has components together with herbs or crops which might be supplied to carry new vitality to your physique capabilities. We loved soaking within the pepper-ginger onsen for males, and the apple-ginger onsen for ladies.
In Goshiki well being care park, you can too have Awaji milk and beef rice (gyudon). Alongside the sting of the eating space is a tatami space for individuals who need to chill out after soaking within the onsen. You may sleep and chill out on this space!
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Value: 600 yen/grownup, 500 yen/aged (65 years outdated or older), 300 yen/baby (3 years outdated to elementary faculty)
Deal with: Hyogo Sumoto-shi Goshiki-cho Tsushi 1087 Inside Goshiki Takataya Kahei Koen Well being Park
Cellphone: 0799-33-1601
Enterprise hours: 10:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. (cease accepting clients at 9:00 p.m.) ※ enterprise hours are longer from mid-July to late August
Vacation: Thursday of each month besides January and August (if it coincides with a nationwide vacation, the time without work shall be compensated for)
※ Quickly closed on the finish of January
3. Yu-Puru Scorching Springs
Yu-Puru Onsen (南あわじリフレッシュ交流ハウスゆーぷる) chat in south Awaji-shima, close to Onaruto Bridge, the place you possibly can see the well-known pure phenomenon – Naruto splash.
Yu-Puru Onsen has each Japanese and Western baths and alternates for women and men. It additionally has an out of doors onsen and a slide – children will certainly love this! After soaking within the onsen, you possibly can take pleasure in a meal on the on-site restaurant and bear in mind to drink an Awaji milk machine to rehydrate!
Info
Value: 600 yen/grownup, 300 yen/baby (3 years outdated to elementary faculty)
Deal with: Kitaama Tsutsui, Minamiawaji-shi, Hyogo,656-0534, Japan
Cellphone: 0799-50-5126
Enterprise hours: 10:00 a.m. –10:30 p.m. (closes at 10:00 p.m.; closed on Wednesdays besides August)
4 issues you need to know earlier than soaking in a Japanese onsen
Listed below are 4 issues to know for individuals who need to take an onsen bathtub!
1. Get bare
Nearly all onsen require you to take off your garments (and there are exceptions). Take away garments and put them in a bin or lock. The one factor you possibly can carry with you when getting into an onsen is a small piece of towel. Don't default to the map!
2. Bathe first
Sit in a chair and take a fast bathe whereas soaking in scorching water.
3. Depart the towel at your head
Towels shouldn’t be soaked within the onsen. You additionally can’t depart it within the lavatory. Many individuals take a shower subsequent to the tub close to them. Additionally, you possibly can put a towel in your head!
4. No recording
In most onsens in Japan, they don’t enable individuals with footage to enter. The three onsen within the article all don’t have any tattoos.
Now you positively know the best way to take pleasure in onsen scorching water and the most effective onsen in Awaji-shima. Now you’ll want to go to and discover extra on this island as a result of it's simply passing by!
