Iwamuro Onsen

Iwamuro Onsen is a scenic hot spring resort located at the eastern foot of Mt. Yahiko, one of Echigo's famous mountains. The discovery of Iwamuro Onsen, which was also named Reiganyu, is old, and according to ancient documents, it is believed to have been discovered before the Keicho period during the Sengoku period. Since the Edo period, it is colored with a time-honored tradition that prospered as an amusement park for visitors to Echigo's Ichinomiya Yahiko Shrine. The high-quality Iwamuro Onsen continues to heal and be loved by many travelers even after a long time. 　Echigo Ichinomiya Yahiko Shrine is enshrined at the foot of Mt. Yahiko (638m above sea level), which is the first place in the Echigo plains to see the sun, and is crowded with many tourists throughout the year. To reach the summit of Yahiko, you can take the ropeway, which is a 10-minute walk from the shrine's worship hall, to the summit in about 5 minutes from Sanroku Station to the summit. There is a shrine. From Mt. Yahiko, you can see the Echigo plain of Niigata's breadbasket to the east, and the Sea of Japan and Sado to the west. On the Echigo Nanaura Seaside Line, you can enjoy driving and swimming while watching the beauty of the coast created by the rough waves of the Sea of Japan. . "Niigata City Iwamuro Tourist Facility Iwamuroya" is a facility that disseminates and provides information on the history, traditional culture, tourism resources, etc. of Nishikan Ward, centered on the Iwamuro Onsen district. , you can enjoy a footbath. In addition, there are many historical sites and historic sites such as the Manyo-no-michi Road, which is a collection of plants that are sung in the Manyoshu, the Treasure Hall, where many important cultural properties are stored, and Yahiko Park, where you can enjoy the beauty of the four seasons. It is also good to take a walk in the hot spring town where you can enjoy the hot springs, and Yahiko Shrine, which has been visited by many people as a power spot in recent years.