Narakoko

It's about a 30-minute drive up the mountain from Kakegawa Station. The road is straight, so it's easy to find, but it's narrow, so you'll need to yield to oncoming traffic. Occasionally, buses pass by. There are two baths: an indoor bath and an open-air bath. The warm, slimy water is said to make you beautiful. Shampoo and body soap are provided, and towels can be rented for a fee. Drinking water is available in the open-air bath. There's also a long table where you can rest. The view outside and the sound of the water were very pleasant and relaxing. Restrooms are located just inside the shop and in the changing area. There's also a place to eat, get a massage, and relax while watching TV.

I found this on a trip and decided to check it out. The water is a chloride spring, which has a salty taste and feels great on the skin. Of course, there is a slight medicinal smell, but it's not too bothersome and the temperature of the indoor bath is about 40°C, so you can soak in it for a long time and relax. The only downside is that it closes early at 7:30pm, so you can't go in at night, and the changing room is a bit small, which is a shame. However, thank you for a great hot spring.

The hot spring water is a slightly cloudy, clear, and slippery-feeling, salty natural hot spring. The facility is simple, with an indoor and an open-air bath, but there are no time restrictions, allowing you to enjoy a peaceful hot spring bath in the mountains. Re-entry is possible on weekdays until 5:00 PM if you inform the reception. It might be more economical to have a meal at the adjacent "Narakoko Shokudo" restaurant before re-entering the bath.

Nara Koko no Yu This popular hot spring is located near a campground in Kakegawa City. It has a restaurant and is bustling with locals and tourists alike. They also sell a wide variety of local vegetables. Both the bathroom and open-air bath are small, and the design shows signs of age. Amenities are available, but towels must be purchased or brought with you. Bus access is limited, but it does exist. The food was delicious.

The soba noodles are cold and I think they're handmade, but there's a lot of binder and they don't have the flavor of soba. When I ate the soba alone, it tasted like binder and not like soba. The noodle soup also seemed to be cheap. I wouldn't recommend it to others. The bath water was salty and although it was from a hot spring, it wasn't suitable for long baths. I don't think I'd want to go again.