Totsukawa Onsen

奈良県

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Totsukawa Village's hot springs, where many inns and shops gather.

This is a hot spring in Totsukawa Village, where many inns and shops are gathered. The spring quality is a sodium bicarbonate salt spring, which has the effect of dissolving old keratin on the skin, and can be expected to have healing effects on cuts, burns, and beautiful skin. It is a hot spring that has declared itself to be sourced from a natural spring, so relax and spend a blissful time soaking in it!

Features & How to Enjoy

Classic Onsen

Highlights

Point 1

Enjoy Fresh Air and Beautiful Scenery

Located in a naturally rich area in the central part of the Kii Peninsula, Tsukigawa Onsen offers fresh air and beautiful scenery. Activities such as strolling and trekking can also be enjoyed. In addition, there are many tourist spots in the surrounding hot spring town, such as the Tani-se Suspension Bridge and the Kumano Kodo, which can be visited together. It is a recommended place for those who want to fully enjoy nature.

Point 2

Enjoy Hot Springs with 100% Natural Spring Water

At Totsukawa Onsen, there are many inns boasting hot springs with 100% natural spring water. The high-quality hot springs, which are not heated or diluted, are also known as "beauty hot springs." There are three types of hot springs: Yunoshimado Onsen, Totsukawa Onsen, and Kamitaki Onsen, each offering a different type of water to enjoy. In addition, there is a public bath called "An no Yu," where you can enjoy a day trip bath. The hot springs have a characteristic smooth texture and a low sulfur smell.

Point 3

Choose from a Wide Range of Accommodations

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There are various types of accommodations available in the Totsukawa Onsen area. There are inns that offer superb hot springs with 100% natural spring water, rooms with open-air baths, and inns that provide a high-quality space with the pleasant scent of wood, all tailored to the needs of travelers. There are also hot spring inns where you can enjoy nature, such as soaking in the hot springs while looking at the Kamitakigawa River. Many inns have outdoor baths, so when staying in Totsukawa Onsen, be sure to enjoy the hot springs at different locations.

Point 4

Enjoy the Delicious Local Delicacies of Nara's Mountains

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In the vicinity of Totsukawa Onsen, there are many restaurants where you can enjoy dishes made with local ingredients. Banquet dishes made with deer meat, river and mountain delicacies are a unique feature of Totsukawa Onsen, located in the center of the Kii Peninsula. There are also restaurants where you can enjoy fresh grilled ayu and amago or kama-meshi. You can also taste the local dish "kakinoha sushi" made with persimmon leaves. Why not try a journey to discover the hidden gourmet delights of Totsukawa Onsen?

Point 5

Recommended for Outdoor Enthusiasts!

The area around Tsukigawa Onsen is located in a nature-rich location and is a great place to stop by during camping, touring, or driving. There are multiple camping facilities such as Tsuribashi-no-Sato Campsite and Asahi Campsite. You can experience camping fully immersed in nature while enjoying Japan's original scenery. In addition, at Tsuribashi-no-Sato Campsite, you can look up at the Tani-se Suspension Bridge from directly underneath. This is a recommended spot for those who want to enjoy nature and for outdoor enthusiasts.

Access

Convenient Bus Access from Kintetsu Yagi Station!

There is no train access to Totsukawa Village, where Totsukawa Onsen is located. Therefore, to get to Totsukawa Onsen, you can either use a car or take a bus from Kintetsu Yagi Station. It takes about 4 hours by Nara Kotsu bus from Kintetsu Yagi Station. It takes about 2 and a half hours by the same bus line from Minami-Wakayama's Shingu Station. Why not take the longest bus route in Japan and slowly make your way to Totsukawa Onsen?

Sightseeing

Exploring the World Heritage Site "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range"

Around the Totsukawa Onsen area, there is a World Heritage Site called "Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage Routes in the Kii Mountain Range." Why not take a walk along the Kumano Kodo, a pilgrimage route that has been visited by many ascetics since ancient times, before going to the hot springs? The Kumano Sanjyaodo is a road that leads from Koyasan to Kumano Hongu Taisha, crossing three passes: the Obako Pass, Miura Pass, and Kaname Pass. It also passes through Totsukawa Village. When visiting Totsukawa Village, be sure to experience the sacred atmosphere of the ancient Kumano pilgrimage route.