Awara Onsen

Awara Onsen is famous for hot water that first sprang from a rice paddy in the Meiji era, and it has since been cherished as one of the leading hot spring resorts of the Hokuriku region. A distinctive feature is that many of the inns draw from their own individual sources.

Highlights

The bath town, lined with dozens of inns, is dotted with free footbaths and public bathhouses. Strolling the steamy back lanes and sensing the lingering geisha culture near Awara Yunomachi Station on the Echizen Railway is a rich pleasure.

Enjoying the Seasons

In spring you can enjoy rows of cherry blossoms after your bath, in summer the seafood of the Sea of Japan, in autumn the prized Echizen crab, and in winter open-air baths amid the snow.

Access and Basic Information

It is about fifteen minutes by bus from JR Awara Onsen Station, and within walking distance of Awara Yunomachi Station on the Echizen Railway. Many inns also welcome day visitors for bathing.

A Quick Tip

Because the character of the water differs from inn to inn, using a bath-hopping pass to sample several different sources is highly recommended.