cafe Ageki Hot Spring

If you're there for the bath, the increase in prices is all the more noticeable as nothing has changed since the renovation. The relaxation area after bathing is also crowded with users, making it difficult to relax. It's unclear whether the goal is a bathing facility or a health spa, so the space is unnecessarily busy and it's a case of overtourism. Furthermore, cleaning and beautification are not adequate for the large number of users. On the men's side, the drain in the washing area is clogged and overflowing. Even after washing, your feet get soaked in dirty water from the drain and your toes are covered in hair, and the changing room floor is a dark brown color so it's not noticeable, but when you look at it, it's covered in hair and extremely dirty. In that state, they should be using a dry cleaner at least once an hour, even when users are using the facility; it only takes 5 minutes to maintain hygiene and beautification. The drainage is completely over capacity, they probably didn't expect this many users, they completely misjudged it, they scaled up but still used the existing equipment, They were too stingy with the chairs in the washing area, I wonder if they were trying to see where your face would be when washing your hair on that chair? It's a shame as the staff are very friendly.

Just before arriving while driving, you might wonder if it's really in a place like this (lol). Unlike your typical super-sento, it's stylish, clean, and completely unsettling. The indoor bath is spacious, and the concrete floor is made of stone, which is stylish and nice. The small sauna room has the warmth of wood and the sound of birdsong, making it a relaxing space despite its small size. I wish there were chairs to lie down on in the open-air bath. Thank you (lol). After my bath, I headed to the cafe area. It was a Sunday night, but it wasn't too crowded, so I was able to relax while browsing magazines and enjoying the free coffee.

This hot spring facility is located in front of Agaki Station, the terminal station on the Sangi Railway Hokusei Line. For an additional fee, there is a sauna lounge where bathing suits are allowed. This time, we only used the hot spring facility. The facilities are somewhere between a public bath and a super public bath. It has a full range of facilities, including an indoor bath, an open-air bath, a sauna, and a cold bath, but it is quite small overall (the sauna only accommodates four people). The entrance fee of 900 yen seems a bit pricey considering the price.

You need a swimsuit to use the sauna. You can rent one for 500 yen per person. Hojicha (roasted green tea), lemon, water, nuts, and other beverages are available for free. The compact space is just the right size for a comfortable stay. In the area where you can drink free coffee, you can enjoy delicious Scandinavian cuisine. It's surprising, if I'm being rude, to find such a relaxing space in such a rural town. The whole Inabe area is stylish. I'd like to take my time exploring.

This is the only place I know where you can do self-cugel bathing. 🤔 The green tea 🍵 and roasted green tea are very good. I got everything ready. 🧖 The Auf was also amazing with three different aromas. 🤩 All-you-can-drink three types of drinks and all-you-can-eat nuts. 😉 The sauna at Agaki Onsen is old and small, but it can accommodate 4-5 people, there's no TV, and I love the birdsong background music. 🐦🦜🕊️🐦⬛ The humidity and temperature are just right.