さはこの湯

Absolutely amazing! 👍👍👍 It has that old-fashioned bathhouse feel, which is great (*^^*) If you're used to going to super sento (large public baths) and are concerned about cleanliness, this might not be for you, but if you love the good old days, I highly recommend this bathhouse! 🙌🏻 ⸝⸝ The men's and women's baths alternate daily. I think the Takara no Yu (Treasure Bath) is a rock bath. There's also a waterfall shower, which is also great. The rocks are arranged in just the right place, making it very comfortable. The Kofuku no Yu (Happiness Bath) is a cypress wood bath. The octagonal bathtub evokes a sense of the good old days. There's a hot bath, and it's piping hot! It felt like around 44℃! Maybe even hotter... 🤔💭 I don't know. I was impressed by the feeling of being enveloped in warmth from the core of my body; it was a truly blissful moment. It feels like a real hot spring! ♨️ It warms both body and soul. ☺️🔆 Highly recommended! Also, the 26th is Bath Day, so the entrance fee will be 200 yen! Such a blessing! I was on a business trip to Iwaki for about a month, but I've come to want to live there!

"Sahako no Yu" (Sahako = Mihako, Tokiwa Yumoto-cho) "Sahako" is the name of the town. It's described as a "purely Japanese-style building recreated in the architectural style of the late Edo period," but it's actually made of steel. It's wonderful to be able to enjoy a hot spring bath for only 300 yen. You buy your ticket next to the reception desk, which resembles a traditional Japanese bathhouse counter. This is better because they don't make mistakes with the change. On this day, the women's bath was the "Happiness Bath" made of cypress wood. The washing area has proper rinse-in shampoo and body soap. Since no water is added, the sulfur smell is rich. It's quite hot, so you can't stay in for long, but it warms you up thoroughly and effectively. The corridor in front of the bathhouse, which extends up to the second floor, is bathed in gentle light from the entrance to the back door, creating a peaceful and calming afternoon atmosphere.

While on a business trip, I felt like taking a bath in a hot spring with a sulfur smell, so I stopped by on my way home from work. The price was only 300 yen, so I was a little worried about the clientele, but there were families and elementary school students, so it was a peaceful place. The water isn't overly sulfurous, but is over 40 degrees Celsius, so it might be best to go in and out quickly. It might be a bit difficult to bathe for long periods of time. The parking lot is small, but it can accommodate a number of cars.

An iconic presence in Iwaki Yumoto Onsen. For adults, you can enjoy the hot spring water directly from the source for 300 yen. The private parking lot (second) can accommodate about 10 cars, but I'm not sure if the first parking lot across the road has disappeared or not. There are separate indoor baths for men and women, and a private bath by reservation. It gets quite crowded, especially with locals, but the water is quite hot so the turnover is quick.

The parking lot is small, so a smaller car is better. First, you buy a ticket from the vending machine. It's great that you can take a bath for 300 yen. There is no shampoo or body soap in the bathhouse, so you will need to buy it if you haven't brought your own. The curtains for the men's and women's baths were switched every day.