Hello, this is the Yugawara Hot Spring Tourism Association!
Located in Yugawara-cho, Ashigarashimo District, Yugawara Town, Kanagawa Prefecture in the southwestern part of Kanagawa Prefecture, Yugawara Hot Spring is popular with many people as a charming Hot Spring resort nurtured by rich nature and history.
This area, which has long been loved as the "inner courtyard of Kanto", is blessed with the sea, mountains, and rivers, and is characterized by various ways to enjoy it throughout the year.
Please enjoy the quaint atmosphere of "Yugawara Onsen Town" and healing spots such as Hot Spring.

The quality of Ryokan's facilities and hospitality is also high, and an increasing number of facilities are ranking high in the Hot Spring Sightseeing spot ranking.
It is not only a place to Use One Day Hot Spring and Accommodation, but also an ideal location for Hiking, training camp, and sports Events. At this Yugawara Hot Spring, which has a good reputation by word of mouth, we will Broadcasting Recommendations so that you can spend a relaxing holiday, so please look forward to it.

【Access to Yugawara Hot Spring】
◆Access to Yokohama Station - Yugawara Station
From Yokohama Station to Yugawara Station, it takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes without Transfer on the JR Tokaido Main Line.
Good Access is also a recommended point.
If you want to Use Car, we recommend going south on Route 135 via Tomei Expressway or Odawara Atsugi Road route. If there is no traffic jam, you will arrive at Yugawara Onsen Town in about one and a half hours.

◆Access to Shinjuku Station - Yugawara Station
From Shinjuku Station, the main routes are to Use the JR Shonan Shinjuku Line or the Tokaido Main Line and Transfer at Odawara Station.
It takes about 2 hours. Transfer are small and you can come comfortably.
In the case of Car, Use Metropolitan Expressway and Odawara Atsugi Road, and arrive in about 2 hours ~ 2 and a half hours.

【About Yugawara Hot Spring】
Yugawara Hot Spring is a high-quality location where you can feel the sea breeze and enjoy the tranquility of the mountains at the same time, even if you look at it nationwide.
A variety of Accommodations such as Ryokan and Hotel are scattered around, and there is also a wide variety of facilities that Implementation Day-use Hot Spring.

In addition, Hiking courses and walking paths are maintained in Shiroyama and Mt. Nango, and it is a big attraction to be able to walk while enjoying the seasonal flowers and greenery.
Held in training camps and sports tournaments for many student and adult sports teams, and the warm climate and good practice environment are supported.
We receive many reviews from those who visit for sightseeing, such as "I like the relaxing atmosphere" and "I can enjoy an extraordinary feeling even though it is close to the Central Tokyo".

【Historical background of Yugawara Hot Spring】
Yugawara Hot Spring has a long history, and it was the only Hot Spring in eastern Japan to be mentioned in the "Manyoshu" published in the middle of the Nara period about 1,300 years ago.
It is said that many samurai and village people have visited the Hot Spring Cure since ancient times.
Hot spring treatment was an important therapy for the people of that time, and it is said that Yugawara's hot spring had a high reputation as a "famous hot spring".
After the Meiji era, Access was improved by the maintenance of the railway, and many tourists from Japan and abroad and literary giants such as Akiko Yosano, Toson Shimazaki, Doppo Kunikida, and Ryunosuke Akutagawa visited from Japan and abroad, including Natsume Soseki.
Even today, it continues to be supported by a wide range of generations as a Hot spring resort where traditional Hot spring therapy culture and modern tourism facilities coexist.

【Introduction of the spring quality of Yugawara Hot Spring】
Many of the Spring quality in Yugawara Hot Spring are mainly alkaline Hot Spring, and they are also popular for being soft on the skin and Hot water for beautiful skin.
Soaking in a bathtub makes it easy for your body to warm up from the core, and you can expect Relief from fatigue recovery and relaxation effects.
It is recommended that you can enjoy this blessed hot spring not only in the large public baths of hotels and ryokans in Yugawara Onsen Town, but also at one-day hot spring facilities.

【Popular Sightseeing spots of Yugawara Hot Spring】
◆Fudo Falls
Fudo Falls, a spectacular waterfall with a height of about 15 meters, is a spot where you can fully feel the power of Nature.
There is also a promenade and a tea shop around the waterfall, where you can refresh yourself in the air full of negative ions.
On the left side of the waterfall is a Shrine dedicated to Fudo Myoo, and you can also pray for Success in life and protection from evil.

◆ Makuyama Park
Makuyama Park, which is not to be missed when sightseeing in Yugawara, is Famous as a Famous landmarks for Ume plums and cherry blossoms.
Especially during the Ume plum season, the entire park is dyed a beautiful light red color, and it is crowded with many Cherry blossom viewers.
Hiking courses are also available in the park, making it easy for everyone from small children to adults to enjoy.

◆Yoshihama Beaches
If you want to enjoy summer leisure while sightseeing in Yugawara, "Yoshihama Beaches" is recommended.
With a transparency boasting the highest ranking "AA" water quality, it is full of life every year with people enjoying marine sports.
Outside of the Bathing in the sea season, it is also a great date spot to stroll while admiring the majestic sea or watch the sunset on the horizon.

◆Shitodo no Iwaya
For those who want to feel the history of Yugawara, "Shitodo no Iwaya" is recommended.
It is said to be the cave where Minamoto no Yoritomo hid from the Taira clan in 1180.
The interior of the cave, surrounded by rough rock faces, is filled with a mysterious atmosphere, and you can feel as if you have traveled back in time.

◆ Sunday Sightseeing Morning Market
The "Sunday Sightseeing Morning Market", which is Held in every Sunday morning at the "Manyo Park Yugawara Sōyu Entrance Square", is one of the recommended Spot in Yugawara, where Fresh Local ingredients and Specialty products are lined up.
In the lively market, you can get not only seafood and Delicacies of the mountains, but also vegetables, fruits and processed goods Cultivation by Local farmers at reasonable prices.
It is popular not only for tourists but also as a kitchen for local residents, and you can experience the rich food culture of Yugawara just by looking at the morning market.

【Specialty products and Gourmet of Yugawara Hot Spring】
◆Hot spring manju
Standard Yugawara souvenirs are "Hot Spring Manju".
and different types of Koshian and Tsubuan, each store has a different flavor and Commitment.
It is a One of a kind that can be enjoyed not only after after a bath, but also as a souvenir.

◆Yugawara mandarin orange jam
Speaking of Yugawara, it is also famous as a famous mandarin orange production area.
Packed with the sweetness and aroma of fresh mandarin oranges, "Yugawara Mandarin Orange Jam" is a recommended Gourmet unique to Yugawara.
It goes well not only on bread, but also as a topping for yogurt or ice cream.

【Yugawara Hot Spring Events and Festivals】
◆Yugawara Hot Spring Fireworks Festival
The Yugawara Hot Spring Fireworks Festival, which brightens the summer night sky, is a major Events that attracts many tourists every year.
The colorful fireworks that are launched illuminate the night sky and the surface of the sea, creating a fantastic sight.
There are also Ennichi and stalls around the venue, so you can fully enjoy the atmosphere of the summer Festival.
Many Ryokans and Hotels in Yugawara Hot Spring also have Accommodation Plans tailored to the fireworks festival.

【Enjoy Hot Spring Enjoy sightseeing】
Yugawara Hot Spring is an attractive sightseeing spot where you can enjoy history, nature, and rich hot spring culture.
Access from Yokohama and Shinjuku is also good, and you can enjoy it on a day trip or at an accommodation, so it is recommended for everyone from those who want to come to play to those who want to enjoy the Hot Spring carefully.
At Yugawara Hot Spring, which is highly rated by word of mouth, please spend a special time of healing.

This Account will Broadcasting Recommendations for Yugawara Hot Spring, so please Enjoy it!