All over Okayama Prefecture, where high-quality hot springs gush out, there are many natural hot springs that have been loved by local people for a long time because of their health benefits, and although they are small in size, many people continue to visit them. Among them, we will introduce some retro hot springs that are easy to reach by car from downtown Okayama. ``Komori Onsen'' in Kibichuo Town, which was used by the lords of the Ikeda Domain in Okayama as a spiritual spring for healing, ``Kashio Onsen'' in Kita Ward, Okayama City, which flourished since the time of the Ashimori Domain, and the demon of Ura legend. I went to Haro Teruyama Onsen in Asakuchi City, which is said to have cured injuries.
2024.02.27-
Table of Contents
- 1. Komori Onsen (Kibichuo Town)
- Long hallways and a space full of retro vibes
- Dressing room
- Rock bath built in the Meiji era
- Komori Onsen hot spring
- 2. Kashio Onsen (Okayama City)
- Free-flowing hot springs
- Dressing room
- Rest area
- family bath
- 3.Harukashoyama Onsen
- retro floor
- hot spring
- Dressing room
- Reisen
- A stand where you can buy hot spring water
1. Komori Onsen (Kibichuo Town)
Komori Onsen, located in Kibichuo Town, Okayama Prefecture, is celebrating its 70th anniversary. During the Edo period, Tsunamasa Ikeda, the lord of the Bizen domain, is said to have come here to heal his illness, and it became popular as the only hot spring bath in the territory. It once went deserted due to fresh water getting mixed into the hot springs, but in 1952, a bowling exercise was carried out as part of the post-war hot spring restoration movement, and after that, a large amount of high-quality hot springs came out again, and since then it has been popular as the ``Ikeda family hot spring''. Masu.
Long hallways and a space full of retro vibes
When you enter the entrance and go down a long corridor, you will find the reception desk at the back. There was no one from the entrance to the reception desk, so I said, "Sorry to bother you," and changed into slippers before proceeding. On the way, you can see stream water flowing from the corridor that crosses the river, and continue down the even longer corridor. I could feel the Showa era everywhere, and the shoulder massager on the floor gave me a nostalgic feeling. The bath is located downstairs near the stream. There was also a space where you could take a break while looking at the river.
Dressing room
Open the door to the women's bath and go down the stairs to find the changing room. Since it's an open space, you can leave your valuables at the front desk for 1,000 yen, get a key, put them in a locker on the floor, and get your money back when you return the key.
Rock bath built in the Meiji era
The bathtub is a rock bath built in the Meiji period, and is divided into hot water (about 42 degrees) and lukewarm water (about 40 degrees). It is a natural hot spring that flows continuously, and is said to be effective for treating rheumatoid arthritis, chronic muscular rheumatism, neuralgia, neuritis, musculoskeletal disorders such as bones and joints, traumatic disorders, and recovering from fatigue. Soaking in a bathtub for a long time can cause cerebral anemia, so it is recommended that you keep your bathing time short and take a break after bathing before returning home. The spring quality is a simple alkaline hot spring (hypotonic alkaline low temperature spring), and your skin will be smooth after taking a bath. The owner's skin is so beautiful that I wanted to come here.
[Komori Onsen]
Location: 245 Komori, Kibichuo-cho, Kaga-gun, Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 0867-34-0015
Business hours: Weekdays 11:00-16:30 (Reception closes at 15:30), Saturdays and Sundays 11:00-18:00 (Reception closes at 17:00)
*Subject to change depending on the day.Closed on: Wednesdays, 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month
*Changes depending on the day Bathing fee: 630 yen for adults, 450 yen for children (3 years old to elementary school student)
Parking: Yes
Komori Onsen hot spring
There is a hot spring nearby. Legend has it that the hot spring was discovered after a heron healed its wounds here and flew away. The fact that Yakushido has been located on a hill called Keipuroyama near this hot spring water source for a long time suggests that it was popular as a sacred hot spring for healing. Entrance to the hot spring is prohibited, so I took a photo from a distance.
[Komori Onsen Hot Spring] Location: Komori, Kibichuo-machi, Kaga-gun, Okayama Prefecture
2. Kashio Onsen (Okayama City)
Kashio Onsen is located in Kita Ward, Okayama City. During the Bunsei era, when there was a year of crop failure, annual taxes were collected as harshly as usual, but rice and wheat were said to ripen early and abundantly in one corner of Kashio Onsen. It all started when a village headman who was curious told the story to the lord of the Ashimori domain, and had him use an ashigaru to dig it up to find out whether it was true or not. Today, the original wooden frame still remains, and the yunohana still blooms with white flowers, and it is said that it flourished as a Mogami hot spring inn during the Taisho era. Although it is currently only used for bathing, it continues to be loved by local residents.
Free-flowing hot springs
The hot springs are constantly flowing, and are generally effective for neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, frozen shoulders, motor paralysis, stiff joints, bruises, sprains, chronic digestive disorders, hemorrhoids, and sensitivity to cold. As a medical treatment, it is said to be effective for hypertension, cholelithiasis, chronic gynecological diseases, gout, arteriosclerosis, chronic cholecystitis, and chronic skin diseases. Depending on the weather, there are days when the scent of sulfur can be strong, giving you the feeling that this is a natural hot spring. The more tired you are, the more you will feel refreshed after taking a bath, and your skin will be smoother. As expected, the owner's skin was also beautiful.
Dressing room
The changing room is an open space, so please leave your valuables in a locked locker in the hallway.
Rest area
There are 2 rest areas. There is space to relax and dry your hair, and a hairdryer is also provided. It's a fairly large room.
family bath
If you would like to take a private bath, you can also use the family bath (reservation required) (2,500 yen).
[Kashio Onsen]
Location: 2224-2 Awai, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 086-295-1548 Business hours: 10:00-18:30
Closed: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
Bathing fee: 800 yen for one bath, 1,300 yen for two baths, 2,500 yen for one family bath (reservation required)
Parking: Yes
3.Harukashoyama Onsen
Yoshozan Onsen is located at the top of Yoshozan in Asakuchi City, Okayama Prefecture. It is said that one day, Kibitsuhiko-no-Mikoto came to Mt. Yoshoyama, where demons once lived, to exterminate demons. When the demon was hit by the arrow, it ran away and entered the hot springs, whereupon it regained its strength and joined the fight. It is said that Kibitsuhiko-no-Mikoto discovered the hot spring and buried the source of the hot spring to exterminate the demons. Although the hot springs became cold springs, they are still loved by people today as they are said to be effective against illnesses. In general, it is said to be effective for neuralgia, muscle pain, joint pain, frozen shoulders, motor paralysis, joint stiffness, bruises, sprains, chronic fire extinguisher disease, hemorrhoids, sensitivity to cold, post-illness recovery, fatigue recovery, and health promotion. It is said to be good for gout, arteriosclerosis, hypertension, chronic cholecystitis, cholelithiasis, chronic dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, and chronic gynecological diseases. It is said to be particularly effective against skin diseases and neuralgia.
retro floor
It is a floor with a retro atmosphere where there is a reception desk where you can pay and where you can relax.
hot spring
It was a large bathtub. There is a washing area with a shower, but there is no soap or shampoo, so please bring your own. Towels and soap can be purchased at reception. After taking a bath, my skin felt smooth. Although it was a cold day, I felt warm all day long after taking a bath, and I felt warmed to the core. The owner's skin was also beautiful.
Dressing room
There are lockers in the changing room, so I put my stuff in there, took the key, and took a bath. There is no hair dryer, so please bring your own if you need one.
Reisen
A spiritual spring is nearby. Yoshoyama Onsen was originally located in a corner of the precincts of a Tendai sect temple, and Yakushido is also located on a hill about a 10-minute walk away.
A stand where you can buy hot spring water
There was also a stand selling hot spring water in the parking lot of "Haro Teruyama Onsen". (4 liters 100 yen, 20 liters 500 yen)
[Harukashoyama Onsen]
Location: 2545-2 Kamitake, Konko-cho, Asakuchi City, Okayama Prefecture
TEL: 0865-42-6611 Business hours: 9:00-16:00 (Reception ends at 15:30)
Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays (open on public holidays)
Bathing fee: 500 yen for adults (junior high school students and above), 250 yen for children (junior high school students and below), 800 yen for rest (bathing fee included)
Parking: Yes
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