柳川温泉 南風

October 8, 2015. First visit. It was a really good hot spring. The water was smooth rather than thick, and my skin felt refreshed and silky after my bath. Body soap, shampoo, and conditioner were provided. The faucets were button-operated, and the showers were continuous with a lever. The water pressure was just right, not weak. There was a sauna, indoor hot bath, warm bath, open-air bath, and cold bath. There was a toilet and a cold water dispenser in the changing room. Lockers were ¥100-returnable, but the brown lockers had a coin slot on the inside of the door. There was a free hair dryer and a digital scale. There were both open and ¥100-returnable shoe lockers. Since it was a welfare facility, the large hall was quite spacious, and meals were available, and there was a tea dispenser. The indoor smoking area was closed. I arrived around 1:00 PM, and the regulars were quite loud. They were probably older and hard of hearing. You can hear the conversations in the open-air bath from the indoor bath and vice versa. My impressions of this facility are that the water is good and the price is reasonable, but I was concerned about the users' manners, the floating objects in the lukewarm bathtub, and the small debris on the floor of the changing room. The number of parking spaces is small considering the size of the facility. I would like to use it again when I come to Yanagawa again.

It's located inside Yanagawa City's General Health Center. The parking lot is spacious, but it was crowded when I visited. Shampoos and other toiletries are provided. The fee is 410 yen. The ticket machine indicates whether the fare is for local residents or non-residents, but there is no actual difference in the price. Lockers are refundable, but 100 yen coins are required. The bathroom has a washing area and an indoor sauna. There is also an open-air bath. There are about 10 washing areas, so it tends to get crowded. The bathtub is divided into two sections: lukewarm and slightly hot. The hotter water feels about 41-42 degrees Celsius. It is colorless, transparent, and odorless. It has a smooth, silky feel. The lukewarm water feels about 40-41 degrees Celsius. The hotter water fits about 7-8 people. The lukewarm water fits more than 10 people. The spring water is said to be a sodium chloride bicarbonate spring. The open-air bath is a rock bath, and there is almost no hot water in it, unlike the indoor bath. This bath is large enough to accommodate about 10 people. As it is a facility for the general public, it is relatively crowded. As a result, some users seem to have problems with manners, etc. I warmed up in a relaxing bath.

This is the cheapest hot spring in the Yanagawa area, costing just ¥410 for adults (the same price for both city and non-city residents, and new ¥1,000 bills are accepted). Shampoo, body wash, and conditioner are provided for this price, so all you need to bring is a towel. The bath is mostly frequented by elderly locals, and after your bath, there's a spacious tatami-floored rest area where you can eat, chat, or relax while watching TV. You'll need ¥100 coins in the shoe lockers and in the lockers before entering (they'll be returned), so don't forget your coins (if you forget, they'll exchange them at the entrance counter). The hot spring leaves your skin feeling slightly smooth. There's an open-air bath (shoulder-deep for adults), a bath where you can lie down, a hot bath (not too hot), a sauna with a view from the bath (perhaps for safety reasons?), and a cold bath limited to two people. There are no jet or electric baths. Not only the hot spring, but the facility itself is very spacious, and the Mizunosato office has five staff members, including guides, even on holidays, making it a safe place for older visitors to enjoy the baths.

This hot spring is located inside the Yanagawa General Health and Welfare Center. The price is a reasonable ¥410 for adults, but shampoo and body soap are provided, the bath area is spacious, and there's even an open-air bath. The water was warm, but it was odorless and had a nice, viscous texture. It's also close to the center of Yanagawa's famous river boating, so it's a great place to warm up in the hot springs after a cold river boat ride (even in winter, there are many tourists). My only complaint was that I couldn't find any motorcycle parking. There is a bicycle parking area, but there is a sign that says "Do not park here" and "Go to the motorcycle parking area," but I couldn't find any information on the map, so I would appreciate it if they could make it more accurate.

Sodium chloride bicarbonate high-temperature hot spring (hypotonic, weakly alkaline, high-temperature hot spring) It's located near the tourist area, within walking distance, along a major prefectural road. However, since it's located within the Yanagawa General Welfare Center, it may be difficult to find if you're looking for a hot spring. Head for "Mizu no Sato." The facility consists of an indoor bath, hot and lukewarm baths, a sauna, a cold bath, and an open-air bath. There are also chemicals available. The water was generally lukewarm, and the open-air bath was surprisingly deep. It was frequented by locals, and I enjoyed the feeling of being part of the town's everyday life. This may be one of the attractions of traveling.