Hanamizuki Onsen Wakatakeso

Rating 1.5 The entrance fee is 410 yen. Similar to Ijira Onsen and Daianji Onsen Manshokaku, there is no sauna or cold bath, and there is only one bathtub. The differences are other than the number of bathtubs, such as the massage chairs being available for a fee. Half of the bathhouse glass is frosted, so when you stand and move around, your upper body seems to be visible from the outside... The hot spring water is hot and has a slippery feel. Shampoo and body soap are provided, and it is a bathhouse loved by locals. There is a stamp card, and on the 26th, which is Bath Day, you get double stamps, and once all the spaces are filled, you get one free bath. The free rest room was unavailable due to COVID-19. The changing room has three sinks, but there is only one chair and one hairdryer. There are no tissue boxes or trash cans other than cloths for wiping the sinks. There is an air conditioner, but it is set to a low setting of warm air and the setting cannot be changed... There is a fan, which is important for cooling down your body after getting hot. Also, since there are changing baskets instead of lockers, you need to tell the receptionist about your valuables and use the nearby lockers (free of charge). There's no problem if you're just taking a bath.

Based on everyone's reviews, I had assumed that Wakatake-so had good quality spring water but was too hot and the bathroom was small and cramped, so I hadn't been able to go for a while. However, I finally had the opportunity to visit. The post office counter doubles as the hot spring reception, a system I'd never experienced before. But when I told them it was my first time, they were incredibly kind and helpful, and at the end they said, "Welcome to Fukui's best hot spring!" I was in high spirits! 🎵 The spring water is a sodium bicarbonate spring. It's a very slippery, "beauty bath." I don't know the pH value, but it's incredibly slippery! 😌 The changing room has eight changing baskets, and considering the size of the bath and the number of washing areas, it can comfortably accommodate 8-10 people. The water temperature is quite hot around the sides of the bath, with water at around 42°C coming out from both sides. However, water at around 35°C pours in from a deer-scarer-like device, making the center of the bath a comfortable 41°C! 😊 And today, the bathroom window was open with a screen door, so it felt almost like an open-air bath ♨️. Thanks to that, I was able to relax and enjoy it. And it was only 410 yen! I would definitely come back again ✨

It's similar to Tsukinose Onsen in Hiroshima. The water feels slimy when you bathe in it. It feels like the mineral spring water has been heated. The spring water is at about body temperature, but I wish there was another bath with just that spring water. I'm reminded of the brilliance of the person who came up with the idea of a bath with only cold mineral spring water, which I experienced at Jinseki Kogen Onsen in Fukuyama. I got bored of bathing in it. It felt slimy, so I thought it was a good hot spring, but then I realized it wasn't. There are lockers for valuables near the reception, and you can use them by leaving the key at the reception without needing a coin. The rest area is spacious, and everything is good except for the water usage. It was a hot spring that was difficult to get used to. Revisited with my wife on July 19th As we entered the bathroom, a gentleman we didn't know spoke to us. "It's been a while since I've been here, but the water quality has changed. Has something changed? It's incredibly smooth." "It's been a while for me too, so I can't really tell." I was surprised when I got in the bath! I had told my wife that this hot spring wasn't something to get too excited about, but it seems to have improved since my last visit.

It's a little hard to find since it's on a hill. We arrived at Hanamizuki Onsen Wakatakeso, a place with a Showa-era feel. Admission is 410 yen, and shampoo and body soap are provided. Inside the building are two training rooms (paid rest rooms). Men's and women's baths. There's a spacious, free rest area, where people bring their own lunch boxes and elderly people lie down. There was a variety of ways to spend time. There's a rule: Please take any food waste you bring with you home (common sense). I seem to remember that there were trash cans only near the vending machines (sorry, this is a bit vague). There was a sign that said, "Please do not fold the cushions." The water was thick and (personal opinion) very comfortable for me, who suffers from atopic dermatitis. Once I got out, my skin felt moisturized, so I didn't need any medication. I'll definitely visit again.

The slippery lotion hot spring is great! 🎵 It's heated and circulated, with no added water. It's like the low-temperature spring water is heated and circulated in the bathtub, so there's very little chlorine smell, which is nice. First of all, the exterior is quite striking. 😅 Originally a lodging, it's now a training facility and post office, and the hot springs are open to the public. You'll need to present your bath ticket (410 yen per person) at the post office counter before entering. Rinse-in shampoo and body soap are provided. There are only one hair dryer, but the slippery bathing experience is even better.