Furukawacho, Yasugi, Shimane Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥2,500
Saginoyu Onsen, nestled at the foot of Mt. Gassan in Shimane Prefecture, is steeped in history and natural beauty. Legend says a white heron healed its wounds in these waters, giving the onsen its name. Once a retreat for the Amago clan during the Warring States period, Saginoyu now offers visitors a tranquil escape with its naturally flowing hot spring waters. Located conveniently near the Adachi Museum of Art, it's an ideal base for exploring the area. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the onsen's therapeutic waters, known for their benefits for rheumatism, nerve pain, and skin conditions. The area features several ryokans offering both accommodations and day-trip bathing options.
[Accommodation Information] Total capacity: 200 people, Number of lodging facilities: 4 [Onsen Information] Hot spring quality: Weakly radioactive sodium/calcium-chloride/sulfate spring, Hot spring benefits: Rheumatism, neuralgia, injuries, fractures, burns, skin diseases, hemorrhoids, women's diseases