Yoro Keikoku Onsenkyo

Representing the Boso Peninsula area of Chiba Prefecture, Yoro Keikoku Onsen is a popular destination for weekend hot spring trips as well as day trips, as it can be reached by train from Tokyo in just 2 hours. The nearest station, Yoro Keikoku Station, can be reached with just one transfer from Tokyo Station, making it easily accessible. If you transfer to a local train at Goi Station, you can enjoy a retro atmosphere on a local train journey. While it's also possible to visit by car, we recommend visiting by train for those who want to experience a nostalgic Showa-era vibe.

The hot springs that spring up from the Yoro Valley area are called "black hot springs" due to their thick, black color. The source of the sodium bicarbonate water and chloride springs is rich in iodine, making it a popular "beauty bath" that leaves your skin smooth and silky. Additionally, it's effective for recovering from fatigue, improving cold sensitivity and neuralgia, and treating rheumatism, sprains, and muscle pain. It's perfect for those who want to heal their daily fatigue or chronic illnesses!

The area surrounding Yoro Keikoku Onsen-kyo is surrounded by beautiful nature, where you can enjoy the lush greenery full of negative ions in the summer and the colorful autumn leaves in the fall. There are also famous tourist spots such as "Kurimata Falls" and "Umegase Keikoku," which are known for their autumn foliage, making it a popular tourist destination. If you soak in the hot springs while enjoying the magnificent nature, you can refresh both your body and mind!

There are several hiking trails in the Yoro Valley, making it recommended to hike while enjoying a nature walk! You can choose a course that suits your physical strength and plan, such as the 4km "Waterfall Tour Course," which is easy for beginners to enjoy, or the 12km "Daifukuyama-Umegase Course," where you can feel adventurous as you pass through the trees. After walking a lot and getting tired, why not soak in a foot bath or hot spring to heal your fatigue?

In addition to the "Kurimata Falls" and "Umegase Keikoku" introduced earlier, there are many other popular must-see spots for tourists in Yoro Valley. The bright red "Kannon Bridge," which is loved as a landmark of Yoro Valley, and the mysterious "Two-Story Tunnel" with two vertical exits, are both classic spots that can be encountered along the "Bungalow Village and Koubundo Ruins Hiking Course." The "Kanagami Falls," where the gods of water, soil, and sun are enshrined on the surrounding stone walls, and the "Rikkoji Temple," a popular spot for good luck, are recommended for power spot enthusiasts! If you plan your route to visit your favorite spots in advance, you should be able to sightsee smoothly.