Awazu-machi, Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture
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¥500
Awazu Onsen, established in 718 AD by the monk Taicho, boasts a 1300-year history and is renowned as a 'hot spring for beauty' due to its skin-smoothing waters. Located in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, it's easily accessible by car from Awazu Station (5 minutes), Komatsu Station (20 minutes), and Komatsu Airport (25 minutes). Visitors can enjoy the 'Sōyu' public bathhouse, a unique foot bath inspired by the Milky Way, and several ryokans offering day-trip bathing options. The spring quality is sulfate and chloride, known for relieving muscle pain, nerve pain, and skin conditions. A visit to Awazu Onsen offers a tranquil escape into Japanese history and natural beauty.
[Onsen Information] Hot Spring Quality: Sulfate spring, chloride spring (hypotonic, weakly alkaline, high-temperature), sodium, Glauber's salt spring; Hot Spring Benefits: Muscle pain, nerve pain, skin diseases