Kaniyu

The location is in a deep valley. You have to have the hotel car pick you up at the appointed time. The access is difficult but the rewards are good. The food is good. The milky mineral water is very good. You can come in any season. It is peaceful and you can truly relax.

The way there is really tough, but the moment you arrive and enter the hot springs, all your fatigue disappears.

We were absolutely thrilled with our stay at Kaniyu Onsen. The journey there was a Jochen Schweitzer experience in itself! By train from Kita Senju to Kinugawaonsen (1.5 hours), then by bus to Meotobuchi (1.5 hours) and then by Onsen Shuttle (20 minutes). Booking on site without knowing Japanese was an adventure! But everything worked out perfectly, thanks in part to the very helpful women at the tourist information office and what a beautiful landscape during the journey! When we arrived at the Onsen, English was spoken quite well and everything was explained in detail. One thing that was very important to us was that tattoos are tolerated, but you should be considerate of the other visitors. This means that you can swim when there is no one else in the pool or cover it with a towel. We didn't go into the large communal pool until very late. Before that we had only been in the small pools, where you are not seen very much. The dinner is also very unusual. As a European you have to get involved in it and for me, who doesn't eat fish, it was a bit of a challenge. But you only experience something like that once, so they do it!! We thought it was great and would come back anytime! Thank you for the great time!

Beautiful establishment. Come early to enjoy the onsen!

The hot springs are superb! Suitable for pure hot spring lovers. Recommended for friends who focus on hot springs, and the food and living conditions are average.