[Yamanashi] Experience a hot spring while looking at Japan's highest mountain, Mt. Fuji!
Japan is known as a country of natural hot springs. If you are traveling to Japan, you definitely want to see Mt. Fuji and experience hot springs. This time, we will introduce you to Fuji Chobo no Yu Yurari Onsen of Mt. Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture that offers both.
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Table of Contents
- About Japanese bathing facilities
- About Fuji Chobo no Yu Yurari Onsen
- About the source
- 5 recommended baths by Yurari
- Recommended facilities in Yurari
- Relax in a private space with the "guest bath"
- access
- A recommended model plan for enjoying hot springs and sightseeing
About Japanese bathing facilities
In other countries, it is not customary to bathe naked with other people in hot springs, so men and women bathe together wearing swimsuits, but in Japanese hot springs, it is common to bathe naked and with men and women bathing separately. There are also some things that are prohibited when enjoying Japanese hot springs. Prohibited items (such as tattoos) vary depending on the facility, so be sure to check the website before visiting the facility.
About Fuji Chobo no Yu Yurari Onsen
The day-trip hot spring facility " Fuji Chobo no Yu Yurari Onsen ," located in Narusawa Village, next to Lake Kawaguchiko Town at the foot of Mount Fuji, can be reached in about 20 minutes by free shuttle bus (advance reservation required) from Kawaguchiko Sta. on the Fujikyu Railway Line.
As mentioned above, this hot spring facility is the same as a typical hot spring in Japan, with separate baths for men and women and a nude bathing style. Also, it is a hot spring facility that you can go to whenever you want without having to make a reservation in advance.
There are 16 types of baths to enjoy, including two types of open-air baths, the "Reiho Open-Air Bath" and the "Panorama Bath," where you can soak while gazing directly at Mt. Fuji, as well as the "Cave Bath," whose walls are covered in lava that mimics the Fuji Wind Cave. The baths are equipped with amenities such as shampoo, conditioner, body soap, makeup remover, and hairdryers, so you can come empty-handed!
In addition to the hot springs, there are also free and paid rest rooms where you can relax after a bath, the Fujizakura restaurant where you can enjoy local ingredients at reasonable prices, and the Okariba private restaurant where meals are delivered by a mini steam locomotive train.
About the source
"Fuji Chobo no Yu Yurari Onsen" is a natural hot spring located in the Aokigahara Jukai forest, formed in the tectonic belt at the foot of Mt. Fuji. This hot spring is made up of green tuff bedrock that contains hydrothermal deposits caused by an undersea volcano that was active about 15 million years ago. It is rich in minerals that have been cultivated over a long period of time in a fault zone 1,500 meters underground, making it a genuine fissure-type natural hot spring.
*Fissure hot springs: These are natural hot springs that gush forth from fissures and cracks in the bedrock underground. They are formed by faults and cracks in the bedrock caused by crustal activity and earthquakes.
In terms of ingredients, it contains a well-balanced abundance of cations such as calcium ions, magnesium ions, sodium ions, and iron ions, and anions such as sulfate ions, chloride ions, and carbonate ions. Because it has slightly alkaline properties, it acts on the slightly acidic skin, and it is expected that the calcium, sodium, magnesium, iron, and other cations will be absorbed more effectively, enhancing the hot spring effects.
5 recommended baths by Yurari
Fuji Chobo no Yu Yurari Onsen has a total of 16 different baths, but we will introduce five of the most popular ones.
①Reiho Open-air Bath
The most popular open-air bath allows you to gaze at the majestic Mt. Fuji while soaking in the tub. At night, the bath is lit up, allowing you to enjoy the bath in a fantastical world.
② Panoramic bath
You can enjoy a dynamic view of Mt. Fuji from the panoramic open-air bath, offering a sense of openness.
3. Cave bath
The walls of this dome-shaped low-temperature bubble bath are covered in lava, reminiscent of the Fuji Wind Cave. Relax in a fantastic space with lighting.
④Sacred mountain spring water bath
This is Japan's number one mineral water, which promotes and activates the intestines, blood purification, detoxification, and nutrition that are fundamental to natural healing.
⑤Takami bath
A spacious indoor bath with a panoramic view of Mt. Fuji. You can enjoy a slightly different view of Mt. Fuji than the two types of open-air baths.
Recommended facilities in Yurari
Restaurant "Okariba"
A private dining area where you can enjoy traditional Yamanashi Prefecture hot pot dishes around a hearth in an atmosphere reminiscent of Japan's Taisho era.
Recommended menu: "Hoto Nabe"
"Houtou" is a local dish representative of Yamanashi Prefecture. It is a simple yet flavorful dish of flat wheat flour noodles simmered in miso soup with seasonal vegetables and mushrooms. Made from vegetables such as pumpkin and carrots, it is said to be good for beauty and health because it is rich in vitamins and dietary fiber.
Hoto Nabe 2,000 yen (minimum order for two people)
Restaurant "Fujizakura"
A restaurant where you can enjoy local ingredients at reasonable prices.
Recommended New "Fujizakura Pork Tonkatsu Set Meal" 1,680 yen
Fujizakura pork is made by feeding special feed containing wheat and oligosaccharides, and is characterized by its fine, soft texture and sweet fat with little odor.
There are many other dishes on the menu, such as "Oshino Salmon Rice Bowl," "Mt. Fuji Cutlet Curry," and "Ramen." In addition to meals, you can also enjoy sweets such as "soft ice cream," "cream anmitsu," and "ice cream."
*You can also come just to eat without using the bath. If you are just coming to eat, please inform the front desk when you enter the building.
Paid rest room
A paid rest room with a great view of Mt. Fuji
If it's a clear day, you can see Mt. Fuji right in front of you from the paid rest room, which offers a clear view all the way to the base of the mountain. After your bath, you can relax while looking at Mt. Fuji.
Price: 2,500 yen per hour
Body Refresh Room Oashisu
You can fully recover from the fatigue of your travels.
We offer a variety of courses, including "body care" that thoroughly relaxes the entire body, "head reflexology" that relieves tension and stiffness in the scalp and promotes blood flow, and "traditional Thai health therapy."
*You can also use the massage service without using the bath. If you would like to use only the massage service, please inform the front desk when you enter the building.
Private bath
You can see Mt. Fuji from all of the private baths!
There are 6 types of private baths where you can enjoy Mt. Fuji and hot springs in a private space. They are suitable for families and couples.
A private bath costs 2,800 yen per room (60 minutes) in addition to the hot spring entrance fee.
Use of the private baths is limited to guests staying at the large accommodation facility adjacent to Yurari, Fuji Midori no Kyuka Mura.
We do not allow people with tattoos to use the baths, even if they are private baths.
Japanese style scrubbing
Thoroughly removes dirt from all over the body, transforming your skin into moist and smooth!
We offer a wide range of treatments, including exfoliation, oil lymph, which uses oil to regulate lymphatic flow, and more.
*You cannot use the baths only for exfoliation. (An additional entrance fee will be charged.)
Relax in a private space with the "guest bath"
A spacious 20-tatami Japanese-style room with an indoor bath that uses natural hot spring water.
You can see the majestic Mt. Fuji right in front of you from the bath. It is perfect for groups of family or friends.
Reservations and payment for the welcome bath must be made at least three days before the date of use.
■ Price: 1 room (3 hours) 18,000 yen (admission fee not included)
For details, please see below↓
access
■If you are coming by car
From the Chuo Expressway Lake Kawaguchiko IC, take Route 139 towards Fujinomiya and Lake Motosuko. Enter the Narusawa Roadside Station.
■ For those arriving by bus or train
Please use the free shuttle bus from Kawaguchiko Sta. on the Fujikyuko Line.
To use the free shuttle bus, you must make a reservation online at least one hour before the bus departure time.
For details, please see here → https://www.fuji-yurari.jp/access.html
■ For those using local buses
Take the "Narusawa, Lake Shojiko, and Lake Motosuko Tour Bus (Blue Line)" that departs from Kawaguchiko Sta. and get off at "Roadside Station Narusawa." It is a 3-minute walk from the bus stop "Roadside Station Narusawa."
■ For those using taxis
It takes about 20 minutes from Kawaguchiko Sta. and costs 3,000 to 5,000 yen.
Please tell the driver "Yulari Onsen."
A recommended model plan for enjoying hot springs and sightseeing
■9:00 Arrive at Kawaguchiko Sta. on the Fujikyu Line
Arrived at Kawaguchiko Sta. . Head to Fujikanko Travel in front of Lake Kawaguchiko Station!
■9:00~14:00 Bicycle rental(around Lake Kawaguchiko)
Rent an electric bicycle! 600 yen per hour / 3,000 yen per day
Leave all your heavy luggage with us!
Luggage storage service Luggage under 60cm in height will be stored for 500 yen, and luggage over 60cm in height will be stored for 700 yen.
Take a stroll around Lake Kawaguchiko!
■ 15:00 Board the free shuttle bus from Kawaguchiko Sta.
■15:20~17:00 Enjoy hot springs and meals at Yurari
■17:30 Board the shuttle bus from Yurari
Please make a reservation at the Yurari front desk at least 30 minutes before the bus departure time for the free shuttle bus from Yurari to Kawaguchiko Sta..
■ 17:50 Arrive at Kawaguchiko Sta.
■ 18:10 Take the express bus from Lake Kawaguchiko
Please come and visit Fuji Chobo no Yu Yurari Onsen!
The northern foot of Mt. Fuji in Yamanashi Prefecture is a stunning area of Japan that has plenty to offer visitors. At the foot of Mt. Fuji, including ”Arakurayama Sengen Park”, which offers a view of Mt. Fuji and the iconic five-story pagoda, "Chureito." The Kawaguchiko Momiji Corridor is also a must-visit during the autumn season when visitors can see the colorful leaves. Our company, based in Lake Kawaguchiko, operates various facilities that utilize the natural resources of Mt. Fuji. These include the theme park "Fuji Subaru Land," which offers a range of exciting rides and attractions, and the Fujiten Snow Resort, where visitors can enjoy skiing and snowboarding. Visitors can also sample the world-famous "Fujizakura Heights Beer," made using natural water “Fujizakura Meisui” , or relax in the natural hot spring, "Fuji Chobo no yu Yurari," . We will clearly communicate the charm of Mt. Fuji, which changes with the seasons, from the base of Mt. Fuji in Kawaguchiko.
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