Hijiori Onsen
肘折温泉
A historic caldera hot spring resort founded in 807, offering therapeutic waters and a traditional morning market at Gassan's base.
What it is
- A National Health Spa Resort established in the year 807.
- A hot spring town located on the eastern edge of the Hijiori Caldera.
- A mountain retreat situated along the Dozan River at the base of Mount Gassan.
- A trailhead for hikers planning to climb the slopes of Mount Gassan.
What to see
- The wooden Old Hijiori Post Office building dating back to 1937.
- Six public footbaths located at various points throughout the town.
- Sodium-chloride and sodium-hydrogen carbonate hot spring waters.
- Heavy winter scenery with snowfall often exceeding four meters deep.
When to go
- Spring through autumn to visit the morning market operating since 1917.
- Winter months to experience one of the heaviest snowfall areas in Japan.
Getting there
- Take a bus from Shinjo Station for a sixty minute journey to the resort.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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