Amanohashidate Onsen

What it is

• A hot spring resort established in 1999 to revitalize local tourism in Miyazu City.
• The mineral-rich water contains weak radioactivity, iron, and sodium chloride.
• Ten local inns and hotels utilize the spring water for guest baths.
• A public bathhouse called Chie-no-yu serves visitors near the local train station.

What to see

• The Chie-no-yu public bathhouse located conveniently near the station.
• Scenic views of the nearby Amanohashidate sandbar area.
• Traditional Japanese inns that offer private hot spring bathing experiences.

When to go

• Winter is the most popular season for visitors to enjoy local crab dishes.

Getting there

• The site is accessible from the Kyoto Tango Railway Amanohashidate Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.