Selected as one of Japan’s top 100 hot springs, enjoy a relaxing time in the hot spring town of Yuya Onsen. After arriving, choose to go for a stroll along Horai Gorge, explore Aichi Prefectural Citizens’ Forest, or craft your own aromatic products at Okumikawa Distillery. Stay overnight at a traditional Japanese ryokan where you can even reserve time in a private hot spring if you prefer. The next day, hike up sacred Mt. Horaiji to reach the historic Horaiji Temple and Horaisan Toshogu Shrine.
When traveling on JR lines, the JAPAN RAIL PASS is recommended!
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Course Contents
Day 1
- Toyohashi Station 10:42
JR Iida Line
Bound for Okaya
770 yen
- Yuya-Onsen Station 12:07
- Leave luggage at Yuya Onsen accommodation and travel to next destination.
Information for foreigner travelers (English only) is available from Guest House Hoo! Hoo! located within Yuya Onsen. Please send an email if you would like to stay overnight at one of Yuya Onsen’s ryokans.
・Guest House Hoo! Hoo!
Address: Takiue 31-1, Toyooka, Shinshiro City
Official Site: http://hooihooi.com/
(List of Accommodations with Reservable Private Hot Springs)
・Yuya Kanko Hotel Senzankaku
Address: Takiue 26, Toyooka, Shinshiro City
Official Site: https://senzankaku.com/
・Yu no Kaze Hazu
Address: Notosekamiyadaira 4-1, Shinshiro City
Official Site: http://www.hazu.co.jp/hazu/
・Mitsui
Address: Oyage 35-1, Toyooka, Shinshiro City
Official Site: http://www.ryoso-mitsui.com/
・Hazu Gassho
Address: Minamidaira 18-1, Toyooka, Shinshiro City
Official Site: http://www.hazu.co.jp/hazugassho/
The following places to visit are divided into three options.
Please choose from plans ① through ③.
Visit Point No.1
- ① Stroll around Yuya Onsen (Horai Gorge Promenade)
- If you want to attain enlightenment and live a long life, Yuya Onsen is the place for you. Extolled for its famous hot springs, Yuya Onsen was discovered by the legendary mountain monk Rishu, who founded Horaiji Temple 1,300 years ago. There is a legend that still remains today in which the effects of the springs allowed him to attain enlightenment and live until he was 309 years old. In this area, seven ryokans have been built along both sides of the Ure River, and it has become a quaint hot spring town.
Overview
Visit Point No.2
- ② Hiking at Aichi Prefectural Citizens’ Forest
- Aichi Prefectural Citizens’ Forest opened in July 1970 as a facility for improving people’s health and recreation through contact with nature against a backdrop of abundant forests and clear streams.
Centered around accommodations in the middle of the woods called “Moritopia Aichi,” this comprehensive facility is equipped with a forest exhibition building, all kinds of campgrounds, various park areas, and hiking courses.
A noteworthy place within the forest is Fudotaki Waterfall.
The clear and clean river water is also an enjoyable place to play.
The green of the forest and the scent of the breeze are surprisingly refreshing.
Thoroughly enjoy a relaxing time surrounded by the great outdoors.
■ How to Get to Aichi Prefectural Citizens' Forest
① Electric bicycle (rental fee 500 yen)
Approx. 10 minutes from Yuya-Onsen Station
[Bicycle Rental Facilities]
・Yuya Kanko Hotel Senzankaku
Address: Takiue 26, Toyooka, Shinshiro City
Official Site: https://senzankaku.com/
・Yu no Kaze Hazu
Address: Notosekamiyadaira 4-1, Shinshiro City
Official Site: http://www.hazu.co.jp/hazu/
② Train
Walk approx. 15 minutes from JR Iida Line Mikawa-Makihara Station
Overview
Visit Point No.3
- ③ Tour of Okumikawa Distillery
- Okumikawa Distillery is an experiential distilling facility based on the themes of “nature” and “beauty.”
Here you can observe the essential oil distillation process, create various aromatic products, or experience a Japanese cypress leaf footbath.
The sight of essential oils being extracted little by little right in front of you from the leaves and branches of Japanese cypress or Japanese cedar grown in Okumikawa is really incredible and fascinating! Spend a unique time enveloped in the fragrance of dense forests.
After the experience is over, how about taking a break at the adjoining shop and café while listening to the murmur of the Itajiki River?
Try herb teas, veggie-packed lunches, and other menu items that your body will love, refreshing you from the inside out.
To get to Okumikawa Distillery, walk approx. 15 minutes from JR Iida Line Yuya Onsen Station.
■ Reserve an Experience
Attractive Japan
https://attractive-j.com/experiences/PS6Z5G
Overview
Travel to accommodation from the place of your choice
Day 2
- Yuya-Onsen Station Minami 11:03
- ■ Bus Stop "Yuya-Onsen Minami"
S Bus Yuya Onsen Mokkulu Shinshiro Line
Bound for Horaiji Sancho
200 yen
- Horaiji Sancho 11:18
- In the vicinity of Horaiji Sancho (bus stop) is Horaiji Temple and Horaisan Toshogu Shrine, where you can enjoy hiking.
■ Surrounding Area Information
・Mt. Horaiji
https://intl.okuminavi.jp/en/spot/detail/4/
・COLUMN "A Trip to the Origin Place of Legends, Mt. Horaiji and Yuya Onsen"
https://intl.okuminavi.jp/en/columns/detail/1/
- Horaiji Sancho 15:28
S Bus Yuya Onsen Mokkulu Shinshiro Line
Bound for Mokkulu Shinshiro Minami
200 yen
- Yuya-Onsen Station Minami 15:43
- Pick up luggage from accommodation.
- Yuya-Onsen Station 16:12
JR Iida Line
Bound for Toyohashi
770 yen
- Toyohashi Station 17:46
