【八甲田山麓に湧き出る日本三秘湯】谷地温泉 / 青森 十和田市 奥入瀬

Yachi Onsen - Hakkoda in Aomori Japan I recently stayed at Yachi Onsen in Towada City, Aomori Prefecture. Yachi Onsen is considered one of Japan's three greatest hidden hot springs. The three greatest hidden hot springs are said to be Yakushi Onsen in Niseko, Hokkaido, Iya Onsen in Tokushima, Shikoku, and Yachi Onsen. Since Yakushi Onsen is now closed, I can say I've conquered two of the three greatest hidden hot springs, along with Iya Onsen. The charming building stands nestled at the foot of Mount Hakkoda. It's a secluded inn deep in the mountains of a heavy snowfall region. This hidden hot spring inn, isolated from the real world, is also known as the place where author Jakucho Setouchi wrote "The Tale of Genji." The inn was also featured in the manga "Zatsu Tabi," which was adapted into an anime last year. Its history spans over 400 years. It developed as a hot spring resort and has overcome several financial difficulties to continue operating today. I'm grateful to those who have preserved this one of Japan's finest hidden hot springs. The water is a gentle simple hot spring and simple sulfur spring. Yet, the distinct sulfurous aroma is addictive, making it a superb spring. And the lukewarm temperature is sublime. Bathing in the steam-filled atmosphere under dimly lit lighting was an unparalleled and wonderful experience. Furthermore, the fact that it's a spring that bubbles up from the ground makes it one of the top-class hot springs in Japan. While there are several dining options, I highly recommend the Iwana Gozen (char meal). You can enjoy a full course meal featuring three large char. As a lover of river fish, the food was also fantastic; everything about this inn was wonderful. Another winter treat is the martens that occasionally appear at the inn. During my stay, I was fortunate enough to have a photographer staying there, and while we waited for the martens to appear during dinner, two of them entertained us. The time spent gazing outside and waiting for the martens to appear was also an irreplaceable memory. In winter, Yachi Onsen is affected by the weather, and road closures are frequent, making it not easy to reach, but I think it's an inn well worth visiting. I hope everyone can experience this unique experience that you can't find in everyday life. And thank you to all the staff who cooperated with the video shooting. I look forward to visiting again in a different season and seeing you all again. And I want to soak in a hot spring until my fingertips are wrinkled. __________________________________________________________________ ■ Yachi Onsen https://www.yachionsen.com/ ■ Hot Spring Details "Ue no Yu" Simple Hot Spring, Source temperature: 42 degrees Celsius pH 4.7, Weakly acidic "Shita no Yu" Simple Sulfur Hot Spring, Source temperature: 38 degrees Celsius (Flowing from the bottom directly at Ichino-yu) pH 5.2, Weakly acidic *Some of the information in the video is based on information gathered online. *Permission has been obtained to film the hot springs.