Kevin Huang
這兒~是日本屈指可數的富含硫磺的溫泉~罕見的翡翠綠的硫磺泉被人們稱為~泡了能讓人變美的溫泉~
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Tsukioka Onsen
The famous “Bijin-no-yu (hot springs for beautiful women) “ located in the deep end of Niigata.
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To the east of Echigo Heiya, in the city of Shibata is Niigata’s most famous hot springs. It opened in 1915. It is a regular placeholder in “Japan’s 100 Hot Springs”. The source spring is a low alkaline water containing sulfur. It has an emerald green (sometimes milky white), which makes people think it's an artificial bath. It is called “Bijin-no-yu (hot springs for beautiful women) “, as the source spring is good for maintaining the skin, and bathers often come out with smooth skin.
The surrounding streets have a retro-aesthetic, which makes it fun to walk. The place where the spring has been found is called the “Gensen no mori (Fountainhead Shrine)”. Visitors can pour hot water on a statue to bring luck, and can even drink the source spring.
“premium SAKE KURA” has 90 different Niigata local sake brands you can taste. “premium SENBEI TA” lets you create your own rice cracker. These shops focus on Niigata’s popular foodies, so make sure to check it out.
Highlights
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The hot spring contains enough sulfur to make it Japan’s finest and best.
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The drinkable hot spring is often called “The Japan’s Worst Tasting Source Spring”.
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Walk around the retro street wearing traditional Japanese bath clothing.
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Shops have selections of Niigata popular goods and foodies.
Photos
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![The emerald green hot spring of beauty that makes your skin smooth.]()
The emerald green hot spring of beauty that makes your skin smooth.
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![Wear Japanese clothing and walk around the “Moon-Lit Garden”.]()
Wear Japanese clothing and walk around the “Moon-Lit Garden”.
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![An onsen town famous as Niigata’s deep end. See Geiko performances.]()
An onsen town famous as Niigata’s deep end. See Geiko performances.
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![“Ashiyu Yutabi”, a footbath open for free.]()
“Ashiyu Yutabi”, a footbath open for free.
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![Taste the “Japan’s Worst Tasting Source Spring”.]()
Taste the “Japan’s Worst Tasting Source Spring”.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 月岡温泉
- Postal Code
- 959-2338
- Address
- 546-1 Tsukiokaonsen, Shibata City, Niigata
- Telephone
- 0254-32-3151 (Tsukioka Onsen Tourism Association)
- Closed
- Depend on facilities
- Business Hours
- Depend on facilities
- Admission
- Depend on facilities
- Directions
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1) 20 minute shuttle bus ride to “Tsukioka Onsen”, departing from JR Hakushin Line Toyosaka Station
2) 30 minute drive from Banetsu Highway Yasuda IC
3) 20 minute drive from Nihonkai Touhoku Highway Toyosaka Niigata Higashikoo IC. - Official Website
- Official Website (English)