The charm of the Naruko area is the variety of springs! An explanation of the hot springs that are rare nationwide

• Table of Contents
• Naruko Onsenkyo is made up of five hot spring areas
• Enjoy the sights of Naruko Onsen
• About 3.5 hours from Tokyo! How to get to Naruko Onsen from Tokyo
• If you're traveling to the Naruko area, head to Hotel WAMARE Onikobe

Naruko Onsenkyo is made up of five hot spring areas

Naruko Onsenkyo is located in the northern part of Miyagi Prefecture and is a hot spring resort consisting of five hot spring areas: Naruko Onsen, Higashinaruko Onsen, Kawatabi Onsen, Nakayamadaira Onsen, and Onikobe Onsen.

Naruko Onsen has a long history, and it is said that boiling water began gushing out after Toriya-ga-mori volcano erupted in 835.

The appeal of the Naruko area is the variety of spring water

In the Naruko area, you can enjoy 9 of the 11 different types of hot spring water.

The spring quality and characteristics of the hot springs are as follows. Please enjoy the various hot springs.

●Characteristics of famous hot springs

Simple hot springs: Most hot springs are tasteless, odorless, colorless and transparent.

Carbon dioxide spring: Contains dissolved carbon dioxide gas.

Hydrogen carbonate spring: The main component is baking soda. It also contains many salts.

Chloride spring: Contains salt and has a salty taste.

Sulfate spring: A hot spring that contains sodium, magnesium, and calcium.

Iron springs: Oxidized brown sediment forms.

Sulfur spring: Smells like rotten boiled eggs. Highly effective for medical treatment.

Acid spring: Highly antibacterial.

Aluminum-containing spring: A hot spring whose main component is aluminum sulfate.

Source: Naruko Onsen hot springs' spring quality and characteristics

You can enjoy bathing at a discount with the hot spring tour ticket

If you want to visit the hot springs of Naruko Onsenkyo, we recommend the Hot Spring Tour Ticket, which allows you to enjoy the hot springs of Naruko Onsenkyo at a great price.

Details of the hot spring ticket are as follows:

Price: 1,300 yen per piece (souvenir handprint set is 1,800 yen)

Where to buy: Tourist information center inside Naruko Onsen Station

How to use:

●The 7 types of tickets can be used in any of the 7 regions.

● Hand over the required number of stickers at the facility's front desk.

*Only bathing is permitted. Resting is not permitted.

Please contact each facility for details regarding reception hours and bathing.

Source: Explanation of Hot Spring Tour Ticket

[By type] Recommended spring quality and effects

From here, we will introduce the recommended spring quality and effects for each type. Find the spring quality that is best suited for you.

"Chloride springs" are recommended for those who are concerned about dry skin

Chloride springs are characterized by their high moisturizing power and the fact that they do not cool down easily after bathing.

Chloride springs are rich in sodium, magnesium, and calcium. Chloride prevents moisture from evaporating, helping to keep your skin moisturized.

It has a high heat retention effect, so it is recommended for those who want to warm themselves from the core of their body.

Sulfate springs are recommended for those who want to reduce stress

A sulfate spring is a hot spring that contains sulfide ions.

Sulfate springs are further divided into three types based on the components they contain, but all of them have a sedative effect. Of these, "gypsum springs" contain calcium, which is said to have a particularly strong sedative effect. This also has a calming effect on the nerves, so you can expect it to be effective in relieving stress and anxiety.

Sulfate springs are very irritating, so people with sensitive skin should avoid bathing for long periods of time.

Sulfur springs are recommended for those with skin problems

A sulfur spring is a hot spring that contains total sulfur.

Sulfur springs have strong antibacterial properties and are effective in removing bacteria from the skin, so they are recommended for people suffering from skin problems such as atopic dermatitis and eczema.

Because it has such strong antibacterial properties, it can also be very irritating, so if you have sensitive or dry skin, be sure to wash it off thoroughly in the shower.

A hot spring where you can casually enjoy hand and foot baths

Naruko Onsenkyo also has a facility where you can easily enjoy hand and foot baths. Since you can only soak your hands and feet, it is recommended as a relaxing way to enjoy the baths between walks.

"Poppo Footbath" before or after visiting hot springs

"Poppo's Footbath" is a footbath facility located in front of Naruko Onsen Station. You can use it casually to relieve the fatigue of travel as soon as you arrive at the station, or to warm up before heading home or while waiting for the train.

Address: 2-1 Yumoto, Naruko Onsen, Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, 989-6823

You can enjoy the spring water, which has a reputation for moisturizing the skin.

"Hot Park Footbath" is a great place to take a break during your walk

Hot Park Footbath, located in the center of the hot spring town, is a footbath facility that is easy to use between walks due to its location.

Address: 8 Yumoto, Naruko Onsen, Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, 989-6823

If you get tired from all the walking, relax your feet in the hot springs.

Warm your hands at Naruko Onsen Yumeguri Hiroba

There is a hand bath in the corridor at the center of Naruko Onsen town. All you have to do is roll up your sleeves to soak, so it's even more casual than a foot bath.

Address: 84 Yumoto, Naruko Onsen, Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, 989-6823

It is said that even if you just immerse yourself up to your wrists or elbows, your whole body will warm up after a while.

A facility where you can make and enjoy hot spring eggs

Naruko Onsenkyo has several facilities where you can make your own hot spring eggs. It's a great spot to stop by for a break during your walk.

Enjoy a foot bath and hot spring eggs at Shimo Jigoku Foot Bath Source

The foot bath at Shimo Jigoku Onsen is free to use. There is a hot spring boiler for making hot spring eggs, so if you bring your own eggs, you can make your own hot spring eggs.

Address: 〒989-6822, Miyagi Prefecture, Osaki City, Naruko Onsen, Shinyashiki

You can also warm your feet while you wait for the soft-boiled eggs to be prepared.

The impressive Onikobe Spring

A geyser is a hot spring that you can watch periodically erupting hot water and steam. You can buy raw eggs at the shop and enjoy making hot spring eggs.

Address: 12 Fukiage, Onikobe, Naruko Onsen, Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, 989-6941

There are two geysers in the park, and the hot water shoots up to heights of 4-5m and 15m respectively, making for an impressive sight.

Enjoy the sights of Naruko Onsen

Naruko Onsenkyo has many tourist attractions other than the hot springs. After visiting the tourist spots, you can soothe your fatigue in the hot springs.

Naruko Onsen Shrine overlooking the hot spring town

Located on a hill about a 5-minute walk from Naruko Onsen Station, this shrine offers a goshuin stamp with a kokeshi doll sticker. In April 835, an explosion occurred at Toriya-ga-mori volcano, spewing hot water, and the shrine was built by the Imperial Court in October of the same year.

Address: 31-1 Yumoto, Naruko Onsen, Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, 989-6823

The shrine is said to bring good luck in finding a partner, having children, and having a safe delivery, making it popular among women and couples.

Naruko Dam: A collaboration between nature and man-made structures

Naruko Dam was completed in 1957 as Japan's first "arch concrete dam built entirely by Japanese people."

Address: 2-8 Iwabuchi, Naruko Onsen, Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, 989-6806

This dynamic landscape is approximately 95m high and 215m wide, and you can enjoy the autumn leaves in the fall, the fresh greenery in the spring, and the carp streamers during the May holidays.

About 3.5 hours from Tokyo! How to get to Naruko Onsen from Tokyo

Naruko Onsen is a hot spring resort that can be reached in 3.5 hours from Tokyo.

For details on how to get there from Tokyo, please see this article.

Internal link: Naruko Onsen, where you can enjoy a variety of spring qualities! Access, sightseeing spots, and hotel information

If you're traveling to the Naruko area, head to Hotel WAMARE Onikobe

Hotel WAMARE Onikobe is a rental inn located in the Naruko Onsen area of Onikobe Onsen.

The building is designed with a modern Japanese design and has living rooms on both the first and second floors, making it comfortable for large groups.

Please feel free to use this facility when you are enjoying bathing in the Naruko Onsen hot springs.