Jizaikan

I visited the Japan Secret Hot Springs Protection Association because it was said to be a radium spring in the summer. We take a shuttle bus from Urasa Station and head deep into the mountains. Because the inn is located deep in the mountains, it is very quiet and relaxing. The small feel of the Japanese-style room is relaxing. Although the history of the inn is quite old, the inside of the building and the rooms are very clean and comfortable.The public bath was a cold spring bath, and everyone seemed to be able to soak in it for about an hour. The private bath was for 40 minutes and the water was warm.But do radium springs work? I have some doubts.It was nice to have free mineral water, tea, coffee, etc. in front of the front desk.It's the perfect place when you want to be alone and quiet.

We are visiting the inns of the Japan Secret Hot Springs Association.Tochiomata Onsen Jizaikan has been featured on many TV travel programs, and has been a hot spring inn that I've always wanted to visit.This is a long-established inn that has been in business for 400 years and still retains a lot of the atmosphere of the past.[Residence] Hidden hot spring in the mountainsThere is also a shuttle bus from Urasa Station on the Joetsu Shinkansen, making it very easy to access.The view of private houses from the train window and the unique structure of the snowy country made me realize that this is one of the heaviest snowfall areas in Japan.About 35 minutes from the station, we arrived at Tochiomata Onsen's Jizaikan in the mountains.The inn was a group of large buildings lined up halfway down a deep valley.The room I stayed in this time was a small, clean, 6 tatami room for one person.Unlike the old Taisho building, it had a lock and air conditioner, making it very comfortable.Thanks to this, I was able to spend my stay in a very quiet place while listening to the sound of the river.[Hot water] Effects of hot waterIt still inherits the style of traditional Japanese hot springs, and still plays the role of hot spring healing.The radium hot springs are lukewarm at 36°C, and it is recommended that you soak in them slowly and quietly for a long time.When you soak up to your neck in lukewarm water for a long time, your body naturally feels like it's being released from gravity.The feeling of floating, as if your body and body are merging with the water, is indescribably comfortable.It is also said that taking alternate baths of hot and lukewarm water will help balance your autonomic nervous system.Thanks to you, by soaking for a long time, I was able to sleep comfortably, to the point where I overslept.Its efficacy is consistent with modern diseases such as neuralgia and high blood pressure, making it ideal for preventing pre-symptomatic conditions.[Food] Locally produced for local consumptionMy favorite meal was the in-room meal, which was made with local ingredients and was very healthy.For dinner, we enjoyed plenty of mountain food.The river fish dishes, such as rainbow trout sashimi and charcoal-grilled rockfish, were very delicious.Also, the sesame tofu and fukinoto nutta were really delicious.In addition, the cabbage rolls were flavorful with shiitake mushrooms and minced meat.The deep-fried Kurumafu with Chinese sauce had a very good seasoning and was a delicacy that I had never tasted before.The duck hot pot I ordered as an option had tough meat, and unfortunately it didn't taste as good.I finished the rice by chewing on the five-grain rice.Alcohol, which can be called a friend of sake, is allowed to be brought in, so I chilled and enjoyed the famous local sake "Hakkaisan" that I bought at the station.For breakfast, the grilled herring was very delicious.In addition, there was a parade of vegetables such as nameko mushrooms and spinach along with the boiled potatoes.The highlight, of course, is the Koshihikari rice from Uonuma.I was able to enjoy a collaboration with Tochiomata Onsen's radium natto.Check-out time was also at 11:00, so we were able to stay comfortably for 20 hours from check-in at 3:00 p.m.By enjoying a relaxing and blissful time at the Yoyo no Yado, I was able to balance my mind and body.

The hot water was very nice.I think the lukewarm water is perfect for hot spring therapy.The rice was delicious too😋

I don't like hot water, so it was nice to be able to soak in lukewarm water.