恐山温泉 冷抜の湯(女湯)

There was someone in the other room, so I went in there. I was lucky it was free and empty, so I happily went in, unaware of the horrible things that awaited me. Postscript: I was tormented by the sulfur smell. Because I couldn't shower myself, ① it got on my towels, ② it got on my clothes, ③ it started smelling from my hair, ④ I couldn't wash my clothes because I was traveling, so the sulfur smell lingered, and ⑤ even washing it after returning home didn't get rid of it in one go. I rinsed it off in the bathroom as soon as I arrived at the inn and dried it with a fan, but the smell still wasn't gone the next day... I put it in my suitcase for the time being, but that only made the smell linger even more. Even washing it in the washing machine after returning home didn't get rid of the smell in one go, and it finally did after a second wash. I brought home the strong smell and strong memories.

Before visiting the shrine, you purify yourself. The men's and women's baths switch at different times. There's a simple changing area right after you take off your shoes. Since the changing area is right by the entrance, you need to be considerate of those inside and open the door carefully. There's no partition between the bath and the changing area, so theft seems unlikely. There's a sign at the entrance indicating it's the women's bath, and since it's a tourist spot, there's not much worry about being peeped on, making it easier to enter than I expected. The water quality is very good with lots of mineral deposits, but it's very hot. I had to add a lot of cold water to get in.

It was a hot summer day, so I was worried about what I'd do if I couldn't stop sweating after getting in, but I gathered up my courage and went in. I felt surprisingly refreshed after getting out. The water is probably straight from the source, so there's a strong sulfur smell. There was also a warning sign saying to ventilate the room before entering. The changing room is right when you open the door to the building, so you might be seen from outside. There's not much to worry about when there aren't many people around. There were quite a few people in the men's bath.

May 2024 I went to Mount Osore for the sulfur springs. There was no one else there, so I had the springs all to myself. Apparently, the water is quite concentrated, so long soaks are not recommended. When you open the door, you're immediately in the changing room, so be careful when opening it. There was a lot of dust accumulated under the changing room, which made me think it wasn't cleaned very often. There were cleaning supplies there, so I should have cleaned it myself. A lesson learned. The sulfur springs were amazing. I'm so grateful! ✨

It was my first time visiting the sacred site of Mount Osore. It was a rare experience, so I decided to take a break in the hot springs on my way back. The water was just the right temperature, not too sulfurous, and easy to soak in. It was free, with the only extra cost being the entrance fee. There are no washing areas, so you need to rinse yourself thoroughly before entering.