Awara Onsen (hot spring) in Fukui Prefecture

It's getting cold these days and it is obvious that winter has finally arrived in Japan. In Fukui, it usually becomes very cold and we have so much snow every winter. Therefore, many of us visit the hot spring resort in Fukui called Awara.


There are about 30 hot spring hotels in the resort and some of their hot springs are opened to the public.

Without staying at the hotels, the visitors can take bath three times at any hot springs you'd like that join Awara Hot Spring Ryokan Union with one "Yumeguri-tegata" pass.

I have used the "Yumeguri-tegata" pass several times, and I enjoyed the different hot spring water. It's interesting to experience that every hot spring has different texture, smell and color. I've learned so much about the hot spring by using the pass.

Unfortunately, the "Yumeguri-tegata" pass will be discontinued on December 20th, 2018 and the service will be ended on April 25th, 2019, which means that if you buy the pass now, you must use it by April 25th, 2019.

After finishing their service, they haven't decided if they take visitors only for their hot springs. They might open the hot springs only to their staying guests.

"Ashiyu" (foot-bath) will continue so the visitors can still relax there. If you have a chance to come to Fukui, how about visiting Awara and relax there?

T.F


This is the video of Charlotte from Australia experienced a foot-bath at "Ashiyu" , which is located near Awara-Yunomachi Station in Awara City, Fukui Prefecture. It is free of charge and anyone can enjoy.
Enjoy!