北郷温泉郷

I went to the hot spring for a day trip. The water was thick and salty, I think? It was a really nice hot spring! I felt warm even after I got out of the bath. The changing room and washing area are small. There are no lockers with locks in the changing room. There are free lockers with locks in the hallway. There were two hair dryers. The only toilet is next to the reception desk. There was conditioner shampoo and body soap in the washing area. There was an open-air bath and two indoor baths. The indoor bath was hot, so I think people who like lukewarm water and children should start with the open-air bath.

This was my first visit, and I just stopped by for a quick dip. All the baths were small, but the indoor bath was nicely hot thanks to the free-flowing hot spring water. The open-air bath was too lukewarm, though (lol). The cat that looked like a raccoon in the photos of Marushinso actually exists.

The water is incredibly hot, but as you'd expect from a natural hot spring, it leaves your skin feeling silky smooth. I've heard that making tofu using this hot spring water is incredibly delicious...

I went there after a local recommended it, saying the water quality was excellent. There are few washing areas. The layout of the indoor and outdoor baths is unusual. It was a great bath.

A hot spring that leaves your skin feeling smooth ♨️ The owner is also incredibly kind! A day trip to the hot spring costs just 500 yen, and shampoo and other amenities are provided!