【源泉かけ流し】クアハウス長島

I visited on a Friday around lunchtime. ・Exterior The neon lights and the building's rustic design give it a Showa-era feel, suggesting it's been in business for a long time. It's supposed to be a complex that also offers a golf course and horseback riding, but this time I only visited the baths. ・Reception The bathing fee was 950 yen, and a set of hand and bath towels was included. I brought my own bath set, so I wish there was a plan that didn't include a towel set. ・Lobby The rest area was very spacious, but I was a little concerned about the fact that it was so spacious with only reclining seats lined up. I wish there was a screen to act as a partition or a dividing line. ・Dressing Room This area was also spacious and comfortable. The lockers were also larger than those at typical hot spring facilities, and the shelf in the middle was easy to use. ・Bathroom Right inside there was a washing area and a basin for pouring water over your bathing gear. There was no shelf for bathing supplies, so I wish there was a place to put them. There was a shelf for the washbasin, but I wasn't sure about putting it there, so I left it somewhere out of the way. - The large bathtub near the center of the bathroom. The soft alkaline spring water leaves your skin feeling smooth. The water temperature is moderate, so you can enjoy a long soak, but be sure to cut it short to avoid overheating. The hot spring water cascading from the rock waterfall is quite impressive. There's a vibration system near the rocks, so you can enjoy a fairly strong bubble bath. - The "E"-shaped bathtub on the other side of the large bath. The official website describes this bath as "full-body bath/partial bath." It was hotter than the large bath, and there was a step at the front where you could sit, so you could enjoy a half-body bath. The back bath was deep enough to immerse your legs, but I was satisfied with a long half-body bath so I didn't get in. - Waterfall Bath Waterfall baths fall from two locations. The water isn't too strong, so it might be good for a gentle soak. - Pressure Bath I felt like something was coming out, but I couldn't really feel any pressure. The pressure may have weakened due to aging. ・Flowing Water Bath The official website describes it as a whirlpool bath, but when I actually got in, the water flowed counterclockwise. The temperature of the water bath was not too low, as if it had not been chilled, and it was easy to soak in. ・Cold Water Bath This one was really cold. ・Walking Bath The water surface wasn't pulsating, so I thought it might be still, so I didn't get in. ・Tsubo Bath There were people in the bath for a long time, so I couldn't get in, but having a bath all to myself feels really luxurious in a place like this. ・Miscellaneous Thoughts I think they deliberately didn't build an open-air bath because there are horse riding facilities. I didn't go into details, but the steam sauna was broken, but I still enjoyed it. I think it's a great place to relax and enjoy yourself for a long time.

I was looking forward to visiting Nagashima Onsen, which boasts a free-flowing hot spring source. The facility is spacious, with a rest area and a tatami mat area for relaxing. The bath is made of stone, and the water temperature is just right—not too hot—allowing for a long soak. However, there are sudden steps in the bath, so first-time visitors should be careful. The water is slightly yellowish and has a mild, earthy smell. It's very warming, and as expected from a free-flowing hot spring, it feels quite strong; I felt sluggish on my first visit and the following day. From the second day onward, I felt incredibly energized and much better than before. There's a shallow bath with a jacuzzi (called "bubble bath"), a slightly deeper square bath, a very shallow waterfall bath, a walking area, a fairly large cold bath, two individual tubs, a steam sauna, and a regular sauna. (Apparently, the men's bath has two more types of baths.) There were also two beds to lie down on. What I found amazing was that you can drink the spring water. You can drink as much as you like on the spot, and it says you can take it outside the building at your own risk. The taste is exactly as the aroma suggests, quite unique, but knowing that you're getting nutrients from within makes it more appealing. You can buy juice, ice cream, beer, etc. from vending machines. There is no restaurant. There is a tatami mat area, but it seemed that bringing in food or other items was prohibited. The shop sold vegetables at reasonable prices, and what I found interesting was that you could also buy beautiful plants grown by the staff. The prices were very reasonable and attractive. Apparently, discounted multi-visit passes are only available on Tuesdays. There also seems to be a monthly pass, which suggests that this is a hot spring loved by the locals. The bathing fee includes a bath towel and hand towel, which is convenient. There was a sign in the locker that said, "If you don't stop taking towels home, we will have to stop offering the towel set!" which sounded like a lot of trouble. There is also a golf club, riding club, cafe, and dog park on the same grounds, which looked like a lot of fun. I would definitely like to visit again. Thank you.

I went there at night. This hot spring is located right off National Route 23. It's apparently a free-flowing hot spring. The facilities were kept fairly clean. The bathing fee is 950 yen. Credit cards are accepted. Payment is required in advance. There are 13 faucets. For unknown reasons, five faucets along the wall were out of service, effectively leaving just eight. There were no standing showers. The source temperature is 58.6°C. Since it's a free-flowing bath, there's no water added, heating, circulation, filtration, or disinfection. The facilities include a pouring bath, pressure bath, whirlpool bath (cold bath), walking bath, full-body/partial bath, full-body/bubble bath, waterfall bath, tub bath, cold bath, dry sauna, steam bath, and drinkable spring water. The steam bath is out of order and there's apparently no timetable for repairs. The full-body/partial bath is a little hot, around 43°C. The rest of the baths are around 40°C. The sauna was around 95°C, and the cold bath was around 25°C. The facilities are a little old, but the spring quality is good. It would have been nice if the water was a little hotter. The cold bath isn't very cold, but it's good for cooling down slowly. There aren't many faucets, so there was a waiting line. I wish they'd make it possible to use all five faucets. The rest area was spacious, and there were plenty of manga to choose from. It seems you can't eat there, but it's a good place to enjoy the hot springs.

I sometimes pass by this place on my way to work, so I'd been meaning to come here someday, and through a series of coincidences, I finally got to go. The atmosphere is completely different on the left side of the building (hot springs) and the right side (golf? horse riding?), so it's a little confusing, but this time I was on the left side. It's an old facility that seems to have been around since the Showa era, but payment is cashless. Towels are also rented by default, so it's convenient to be able to drop by whenever you like. The only problem is that there are a lot of steps inside the hot spring. I almost fell over when I didn't notice that there was a step lower, especially right at the entrance and at the washing area. It's fine the second time around, but... nearsighted people should be careful. Also, the shower water volume and temperature adjustment is a bit unusual, so you'll need to get used to it. After a little research, I found that the cafeteria and game corner, which were previously there, have been closed and they're operating on a smaller scale, but they've started an official LINE account, so it seems they're still going strong. I'll support them.

The hot spring water is a rather hot 90℃, but it's cooled to a comfortable temperature with groundwater. It's very convenient for truck drivers and travelers using local roads. There's only an indoor bath; no open-air bath... I often use it during the cold winter months. The facility is located next to a golf course. They sell vegetables (I'm not sure if they're from a local farmer). I once bought mochi there and it was delicious. The lockers are a bit old, and sometimes the keys are difficult to turn. Face towels and bath towels are provided. The toilets in the bath area are Japanese style. There's a milk vending machine in the changing room; it sells Snow Brand milk for 120 yen. There's an attached restaurant, but its operating hours are mainly during the daytime. The nearest interchanges are the Nagashima Interchange on the Isewangan Expressway or the Nagashima Interchange on the Tomeihan Expressway. The JAF discount is gone! 😆 I wonder if it's worth 950 yen? 🤣🤣🤣