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Sakika Onsen

新潟県

Tourist Information of This Area

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The hot spring with beautiful skin that springs up along the Agano River Line.

This hot spring is famous for its beautiful skin water that springs up along the Agano River Line, which has been selected as one of the "100 Best Tourist Destinations in Japan". The beautiful skin water shines emerald green and is effective for neuralgia, muscle pain, and joint pain. Relax and heal your daily fatigue at this hot spring on the peaceful riverbank.

Features & How to Enjoy

Classic Onsen

Highlights

Point 1

Relax with a Hot Springs Tour

Sakika Onsen is a sulfur sodium chloride spring that is said to have a beautifying effect on the skin and is effective against lifestyle diseases. By purchasing a 1,500 yen hot spring tour pass, you can enter the baths of three inns affiliated with the Okami Association. The atmosphere of the hot springs varies depending on the inn, and at inns with open-air baths, you can enjoy a magnificent view. It's recommended for those who want to relax.

Point 2

Enjoy the Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom

In the area around Sakka Onsen, there are cherry trees that were planted by the pioneers of Sakka Onsen 50 years ago. In the spring, you can see the cherry blossoms in full bloom and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Muramatsu Park, near Sakka Onsen, has been selected as one of "Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots," and many locals and tourists visit from early to late April. At night, the cherry blossoms are illuminated, creating a fantastic atmosphere for enjoying the cherry blossoms at night.

Point 3

Perfect for a Trip to Enjoy Nature!

There are many spots around Sakka Onsen where you can enjoy nature to the fullest. At Sarugakyo Gorge, you can enjoy beautiful scenery during the autumn foliage season. On the Agano River Line, you can also enjoy the scenery while riding on a SL train. In addition, at the riverbed of Sakka Park, you can enjoy "riverbed bento" and soft drinks, snacks, and more that allow you to experience the culture of the Agano River basin.

Point 4

Spring Trip to Fukushima Lagoon and Lake Inawashiro!

Fukushima Lagoon in Niigata City becomes a field of brilliant yellow rapeseed flowers in early April. During the beginning of the rapeseed flower season, the mountains in the distance are still covered in snow, offering a breathtaking view of the transition from winter to spring. It takes about 40 minutes by car from there to Sakioka Onsen. Spend a night at Sakioka Onsen and on the second day, enjoy the pleasant spring breeze blowing at Lake Inawashiro.

Point 5

Abundant Tourist Spots!

There are plenty of tourist spots around Sakika Onsen. There are historical buildings and museums such as Gosenshijo Castle Park and Gosenshi City Museum. There are also popular hot spring inns such as "Suiyoku no Yu Sasatorikan" and "Irori no Yado Heizaburo". Enjoy Sakika Onsen while enjoying nature and historical buildings.

Point 6

A Journey to Trace the History of the Boshin War

The area near Sakka Onsen was also a battlefield of the Boshin War, where the shogunate army and the new government army fought in the early Meiji period. The area around Sakka Onsen Station was once the northernmost point of the Aizu domain. The famous Shirohata 2nd Unit fought here as a battlefield. There is a monument to the Sado Kosenba in front of the station. In April, cherry blossoms bloom along the railway line, coloring the former battlefield. If you continue from Sakka Onsen towards Nagaoka City and further towards Aizu, you can visit the battlefields of the Boshin War in order.

Point 7

Enjoy the Gourmet Food of Sakika Onsen

The cuisine at the inns in Sakika Onsen uses fresh ingredients that are a source of pride for Niigata, and guests are highly satisfied. You can enjoy sashimi and salt-grilled blackthroat seaperch caught in the Sea of Japan, as well as Niigata's unique sake. Please enjoy the dishes that include both seafood and mountain delicacies. If you venture a little away from the inns, you'll find old-fashioned bakeries and cake shops. It seems like you can also enjoy strolling around the town near Sakika Station.

Access

Good Access by Car Due to National Highway

Sakka Onsen is a hot spring town with good access by both car and train, as it is located near a national highway and has a railway station, the Sakka Station, on the Banetsu West Line. For those coming by car, it's about a 15-minute drive from the Yasuda IC or Mikawa IC on National Route 49. If you're taking the train, take the Shinetsu Main Line from Niigata Station, transfer to the Banetsu West Line at Shin-Tsu Station, and get off at Sakka Onsen Station. Alternatively, you can take the Uetsu Main Line from Shibata Station, transfer to the Banetsu West Line at Gosen Station, and get off at Sakka Onsen Station.

History

A Hot Spring Resort Named After the Discovery of Yunohana

Sakkou Onsen was originally called "Sakihana-chi". Yunohana (a substance (dissolved matter) that precipitates and solidifies when immersed in natural hot springs) was discovered in that location, and the name was changed to "Sakkou Onsen" with different kanji characters. It's a relatively new hot spring resort that opened in 1954. It's located near the scenic area of the Agano River basin, which is designated as a scenic spot in Niigata Prefecture, and has developed as a hot spring where you can relax after enjoying the view of the Agano River.

Sightseeing

Hot Springs Connecting Niigata and Aizu

Sakkahana Onsen is located on the road connecting Niigata City and Aizu-Wakamatsu City. Both cities are about an hour and a half away by car, making it the perfect hot spring resort for traveling between two cultural areas. The "Northern Culture Museum" in Niigata Prefecture allows you to experience the lifestyle of the Ito family, a wealthy merchant family in Niigata. In addition, at "Tsuruga Castle" in Aizu, you can learn about the early Meiji period's Boshin War. Please experience the two regions, Niigata and Fukushima, which are close but have completely different cultures.

Basic Information

	Address	959-1615 Sado, Gosen-shi, Niigata
	Web Site	http://www.sakihana.jp/

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