洲走の湯 (すばしりのゆ)

The price was quoted as an incredible 5 million yen... Huh? Huh? Is this a new type of scam?! ...I was suspicious, but it seemed to be the owner's standard joke when asked about the price, so I breathed a sigh of relief and went for my first bath. ...Just to add, when I heard this old-fashioned Showa-era joke about turning "500 yen" into "5 million yen" for the first time in a while, what was going through my mind... In the movie "Baby Valkyrie," a yakuza played by Motomiya Yasukaze is so strict that idioms like "selling oil" don't work on him, and he's so violent that even the smallest of things leave him disabled, even against ordinary people. In the movie, when the store owner asks for his change, he gets angry at the 500 yen he gets and stabs the store owner, played by Kawatani Takuzo's son, in the ear with a skewer of dumplings he's just finished eating. I'm convinced that my hyperactive brain's magical banana is in top form again today... I'm hooked on the Shivering Hot Springs of this 170-year-old restaurant, and I keep watching it 1-2 times a week. The water coming out of the shower and faucet is the same as the water in the bathtub, so after washing my hair and body, I found myself muttering to myself, "Wow, this washing never seems to end, lol." The endless, slimy onslaught made me wonder if I'd come to the wrong bathhouse. The warm, slick water had excellent insulation properties, and when I went to bed a few hours later, my warm body acted as a human hot water bottle, warming me up in an instant. As expected from a place that's been in business for 170 years. While this hot spring is far from a stylish spa and not exactly for fashionable ladies, the quality of the spring water is second to none in the area. Regardless, it's undoubtedly a heavenly experience for hot spring lovers. We recommend bringing your own bath kit: shampoo, body soap, and hair dryer.

The bathing fee is 500 yen, paid in cash only. Apparently, this used to be a ryokan (Japanese inn). Now, it offers day-trip bathing and a cafe on the second floor, which is closed irregularly. On the day of our visit, the cafe, which is "temporarily closed," was closed, and only bathing was available. The talkative fourth-generation owner greeted us. There are no lockable lockers, so valuables must be kept in your car. The changing room also has only baskets and no lockers. The men's bath is 2.7m x 2.4m. There are only three washing areas, and when I entered, three people were using them, so I had no choice but to rinse and soak in the bath. I read reviews saying it was hot, but the thermometer on the premises showed 43 degrees, which wasn't particularly hot, so I relaxed in the bath for a while while waiting for a washing area to become available. Actually, it seems to be a "mineral" bath. Apparently, the water is heated in a boiler at the "Izumi" (fountain). When I went upstairs, the owner, another guest, and I were sitting at the sunken kotatsu in the guest room, the owner told the guest that the person who had been there before me was complaining about how hot it was, so he had turned it off. By the way, there was free Wi-Fi throughout the building (though I couldn't get a signal with my AU phone inside the building). When I went outside, the light snow that had been falling before I went in had started to fall heavily, turning everything white. I wasn't sure if it was worth making the effort to go there, but I'm sure the cafe will open when it gets warmer, so I'll probably stop by again when I'm out somewhere.

Admission fee: 500 yen. This is a small hot spring located in Sakashita, in the Aizu region. It's said to be a simple alkaline spring, but it has a mysterious feel that goes beyond that. According to the thermometer, the water temperature was around 43°C. While I did think it was hot when pouring the water over myself, it didn't feel that hot at all when I actually got in, which was a strange sensation. What's more, strangely enough, it felt more like I was in a radioactive spring. After bathing for a while, I started sweating like a waterfall and it was hard to stop (lol). I recommend bringing something to drink with you when bathing to prevent dehydration! Also, personally, I thought there was a slight chlorine smell...maybe. Maybe it's disinfected? But still, the water quality is tolerable, so it's definitely worth a try! Here are some things to note: 1. The building is a little old overall, so it's best to be aware of that before heading there. ② The owner is a friendly and nice person, but he is very reserved even when you first meet him, so some people might not like him (lol)

The water in the men's bath was 45°C, but the women's was a lukewarm 40°C. It's an alkaline spring, and the showers and other amenities are also hot spring water. The water quality is good. After getting out, I changed and stayed inside the building (which was basically like home), but the heating wasn't working and my feet got cold right away. I tried to go back in, but my husband told me it wasn't allowed. 💢😠💢 You should have explained that at the beginning! I felt annoyed and headed home. As it was an old house, the floor creaked and felt like it might fall apart at any moment. There was an ashtray in the changing room, and a sign indicating smokers was ok.

The water is very nice. The temperature is 42-43°C, but it doesn't feel too hot. (This is my personal opinion.) The owner said they heat the spring water in a boiler, but the warmth is truly like a natural hot spring. Even though there was only an indoor bath, I enjoyed a long soak. The second floor was only for relaxation in the rooms, but I thoroughly enjoyed the luxurious winter tranquility. Everyone has their own preferences, but if you're looking for a relaxing soak and a quiet afternoon after the bath, I highly recommend it.