Enjoy the ultimate relaxation at the secluded Okutsu Onsen
Okutsu Onsen, located in a beautiful landscape surrounded by mountains and rivers, was highly valued by feudal lords during the Edo period and is known as a scenic "beauty hot spring." Okutsu Onsen is home to attractions such as the "foot-stomping laundry" custom, which has become a local specialty, and scenic spots created by the abundant nature. You can also enjoy a day trip to the baths at "Hanabijin no Sato," a relaxation space surrounded by the warmth of wood. *Due to damage caused by Typho...
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Okayama Prefecture is located in the Center of Western Japan and is known as the "Land of Sunshine" due to its warm climate and little rain throughout the year. It's conveniently located halfway between famous tourist destinations like Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima! It's also the gateway to Shikoku via the Seto. Okayama is also known as the "Fruit Okayama," and the fruits that are sun-drenched in the warm climate of the Setouchi are of the highest quality in terms of sweetness, aroma, and flavor. You can enjoy seasonal fruits such as white peaches, Muscat grapes, and Pione grapes! Okayama is also home to world-class tourist spots, including Okayama Castle, Okayama Korakuen Garden, one of Japan's three most famous gardens, and Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, which boasts history, culture, and art!
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Okutsu Onsen , a quiet and historic "beauty hot spring" surrounded by mountain foothills and clear streams
Okutsu Onsen is known for its Toyotomi hot spring water and its "beauty baths" that leave your skin smooth. It has been selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Tourist Destinations, and is a historic hot spring resort with a long and distinguished history, with Mori Tadamasa, the feudal lord of Tsuyama , establishing his own hot spring resort there during the Edo period.
Along the Yoshii River , where Okutsu Onsen is located, there are many charming inns and guesthouses, most of which have their own hot springs that flow from their own premises.
Okutsu Onsen
708-0503 Okutsu/Okutsukawanishi, Kagamino-cho, Tomata-gun, Okayama Pre...
A hot spring town along the river that has the atmosphere of a secret hot spring. This quiet mountain town is lined with quaint long-established inns and rustic guesthouses. The foot-stomping washing ceremony performed at the base of Okutsu Bridge is a symbolic sight of Okutsu Onsen, and demonstrations are held for tourists from 9:00 a.m. on Sundays (irregularly) from March to early December. The spring quality is a simple alkaline hot spring. It is popular as a ``beauty bath'' because it contains bleaching ingredients and is said to make your skin smooth. Many literary figures and artists have visited here since ancient times, and it has also served as the setting for their works.
Enjoy charming lodgings and scenic views in this hot spring resort surrounded by abundant nature
Okutsu is a quiet hot spring resort nestled between the mountains of the Chugoku Region and the clear waters of the Yoshii River, and is home to many historic inns.
Among them, some inns with a history of 90 years have a charming appearance, making you feel as if you have traveled back in time to the Showa era.
Upstream of the Yoshii River is Okutsukei Valley, a scenic spot known for the beautiful formations of diverse granite created by river erosion. A short walk away is Iwai Falls, where you can see the waterfall flowing from behind, and the Prefectural Forest Park, where you can enjoy the beautiful natural scenery of the four seasons.
Okutsukei Valley
708-0504 Okutsugawanishi, Kagamino-cho, Tomata-gun, Okayama Prefecture
[Famous for its autumn leaves! Walking is also recommended]
Okutsukei Valley is a 3km long valley where you can enjoy the ever-changing beauty of the valley. Known as one of Okayama Prefecture's most famous autumn foliage spots, it attracts many tourists from outside the prefecture during the season. Autumn foliage walks with local guides are also popular during this time of year, and strolling along the stream while enjoying nature and history is said to invigorate you with negative ions. We also recommend walking while enjoying the magnolia and rhododendrons in spring, and the cool, fresh greenery in summer. There is a promenade along the river where you can enjoy the rare potholes.
Autumn leaves: Late October to mid-November
A relaxing space surrounded by the warmth of wood: "Day Spa Hanabijin no Sato"
At the day-trip hot spring facility "Hanabijin no Sato" located in the center of Okutsu Onsen town, you can enjoy spacious large baths and open-air baths on the first and second floors, as well as family baths, jet baths, sauna, and more.
The interior of the building, which is designed with an abundance of wood and high ceilings, makes you feel like you are taking a walk in the forest, and has an excellent relaxation effect.
Okutsu Onsen Flower Beauty Village
708-0504 261 Okutsukawa Nishi, Kagamino-cho, Tomata-gun, Okayama Prefe...
A day-trip hot spring facility located in the center of Okutsu Onsen, one of the three Mimasaka hot springs. The large public bath has a jet bath, open-air bath, sauna, etc., and the family bath (1,500 yen per hour, bathing fee not included) is also popular. There is also a shop attached.
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Okayama Prefecture is located in the Center of Western Japan and is known as the "Land of Sunshine" due to its warm climate and little rain throughout the year. It's conveniently located halfway between famous tourist destinations like Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima! It's also the gateway to Shikoku via the Seto. Okayama is also known as the "Fruit Okayama," and the fruits that are sun-drenched in the warm climate of the Setouchi are of the highest quality in terms of sweetness, aroma, and flavor. You can enjoy seasonal fruits such as white peaches, Muscat grapes, and Pione grapes! Okayama is also home to world-class tourist spots, including Okayama Castle, Okayama Korakuen Garden, one of Japan's three most famous gardens, and Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, which boasts history, culture, and art!
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