Yuya Onsen

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 Rishu Sennin, 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. If you want to enjoy this pleasant spring water at home, you can buy it from the hot spring stand (Water sold from a vending machine: 100 yen per 100 liters) at the entrance to the town.