Sightseeing Spots

Known for the hydrogen waters of its natural hot springs, Tawarayama Onsen was discovered over 110 years ago in 916 (during the Heian Period), and prospered under the direct administration of the Choshu Domain during the Edo Period (1603-1868). The inns of Tawarayama Onsen continue the once common tradition of baths being located outside, rather than inside their respective inns. We recommend this town for its onsen and retro look of its streets. Onsen baths can be found in two locations(*), and the town includes a number of interesting points, like the town's natural spring water, which is offered for sale, natural foot baths, and pet baths. The retro look of the streets here make for good photos as well, and camera-lovers will especially itch to snap photos here in the evening, or on foggy winter mornings. *"Machi-no-yu," which uses water from Tawarayama Onsen's origin point, the "Machi-no-Yu Wellspring;" and the "Shiro-zaru-no-yu," which uses the "Kawa-no-Yu Wellspring." Both have alkaline simple hot spring water (hypotonic onsen water), with a PH of 9.9