Kamasaki Onsen

I am only reviewing the day-use onsen. I saw on Google reviews there might have been outdoor hot bath but when I walked in it turned out it was only an indoor bath with glass view to the exterior. (Perhaps there are some private soaking tubs if you reserve overnight? )The view from the bath was of a tree and a wall and a Japanese lamp. It was pretty and quiet for what it was and will accommodate up to 6 people. The temperature is good and not too hot. I love hot baths, so I enjoyed my bath even though I had different expectations. There are no amenities for day-use, except for a hair dryer. The cost of day use is 600 yen per person. And day entry is accepted until 4pm. There are baskets for you to put your clothes in in the changing area right after you enter. Outside of the ladies room there are coin lockers for you to put away your valuables. Both men’s and women’s bathrooms are outside the bathing area. I am leaving a 4 star review because I cannot speak for the overnight stay. From my point of view the ryokan is large and clean. The staff was cordial. For the day-use I would give 3 stars out of 5.

I spent one night at Yumori Kimuraya!! It was a lovely, quaint inn. ヾ(´ー｀)ノ The hot springs are located on the second and fifth floors. ♪ The fifth floor has an open-air bath, and at around 40 degrees, it was perfect for a relaxing soak! ♪ The water is said to be rich in iron. ♪ It's said to be effective for neuralgia and stiff shoulders! !! Even though my hands and feet tend to get cold this time of year, my body felt warm and my makeup looked great the next day! !! Both dinner and breakfast were very satisfying! !! For dinner, we had Sendai beef sukiyaki, abalone steak, and mushroom rice pot! !! I was also touched by the ripe melon I received in the fall. (*^▽^*) The inn's cats were so adorable and soothing! ＼(^_^)／ It was a wonderful inn! !!

This time, I took a walk at Kamazaki Onsen after bathing in the hot spring. The further I went, the more secluded it seemed! There aren't many hot springs in the area, but they've made really good use of the old buildings. Everything in this hot spring town feels like you've traveled back in time, and I think foreigners would be really happy. It's the complete opposite of the hustle and bustle of the city; it felt like I was spirited away. As I went further, I came across various inscriptions, which allowed me to learn about the history. The trees in the back were also very impressive and felt sacred. I definitely want to try all the hot springs in the area! The local residents and the staff at each hot spring were also nice.

A hot spring resort nestled deep in the mountains of Shiroishi. It's said to have originated from a story of a woodcutter who discovered the hot springs by digging with the tip of his sickle. It's easily accessible, just a 20-minute bus ride from Shiroishi Station, making it a convenient place to experience a secluded hot spring (a local bus also runs on weekdays). There are several historic hot spring inns, such as Mogamiya and Ichijo. The spring water is a sulfate spring (formerly known as a Glauber's salt spring), and was apparently called a "medicinal bath" because of its effectiveness in treating injuries. If you're in Shiroishi, it's worth stopping by this hot spring.

It was a very quiet, small hot spring town. There were about five inns and few cars. You could walk around the entire town in a few minutes. There was only one shop, a stylish cafe. The hot spring water, which is drawn from deep in the mountains, is different for each inn, and the quality of the spring water also seems to vary. I think this hot spring town is perfect for people who want to relax quietly at an inn without going out.