Oga Onsen

What it is

• A hot spring resort area consisting of Yumoto Onsen and Ishiyama Onsen.
• Yumoto Onsen has a history dating back before the Edo period.
• Ishiyama Onsen originated from water gushing during limestone mining operations.
• The Oga Onsenkyo Ryokan Cooperative was established in 1961 to manage the area.

What to see

• Limestone travertine deposits found around the hot spring town.
• Namahage Fureai Taiko drum performances held within the town.
• The Oga Onsen Exchange Center Gofu which opened in 2007.
• Local restaurants serving Ishiyaki fish stew cooked with hot stones.

Getting there

• Buses run to the hot spring area from Oga and Hadachi Stations.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.