Fukushima · Dake Onsen, Nihonmatsu
Dake Onsen Yui-no-Sato Azumakan
岳温泉 陽日の郷 あづま館
The signature 92-room ryokan of Dake Onsen, at about 600 m on the flank of Mt Adatara. The source is piped 8 km from near the Kurogane hut in the mountains and cools naturally in a yubatake on the way, arriving at bathing temperature — a nationally rare acidic spring with a bracing, skin-tightening feel. The 'Haiku' main bath and the 'Moon-viewing' and 'Blossom-viewing' open-air baths look out on the Adatara range. Day bathing: adults ¥1,000, children ¥500, 12:00–20:00 (last entry 19:30; from 15:00 on Wednesdays, 12:00–16:00 on Saturdays and days before holidays), with entry limits when crowded. Day plans with a buffet are popular too. About 15 minutes by car from Nihonmatsu IC or 25 minutes by bus from JR Nihonmatsu Station. Combine with the cherry-tree avenue of Himalaya-dōri and Chieko's hometown sights.
- Price (adult)
- ¥1,000
- Hours
- 12:00–20:00
- Closed
- Open daily
- Access
- Fukushima Kōtsū bus for Dake Onsen from JR Nihonmatsu Station, about 25 min to 'Dake Onsen' then 3 min on foot; about 15 min by car from Nihonmatsu IC
- Water type
- Acidic spring
- Tattoos
- Ask ahead
- Phone
- 0243-24-2211
- Official site
- www.azumakan.com ↗
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Essentials
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Why go
- Rare acidic spring, cooled over 8 km of pipe
- Open-air bath facing the Adatara range
- ¥1,000 day bathing; buffet plans too
Before you go
- No official tattoo policy is published — ask at reception.
- Strongly acidic water — rinse off afterwards, avoid long soaks, and remove silver jewellery.
- Ryokan day-use hours are limited and may be suspended in peak season — phone the same morning.
- Last entry is 30–60 minutes before closing.
Features
Mood & scenery
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✔ Verified operating: 2026-09 ニフティ温泉（大人1,000円・12–20時 受付19:30・水曜15時〜・土休前日12–16時）／楽天トラベル 2026 日帰りプラン
Prices and hours change. Check official sources before visiting.
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