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| Yuzawa Onsen |
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In the midst of mountains, one of the largest hot spring resort.
Yuzawa, a historic hot spring provides the setting for 'Yukiguni' (Snow
Country), a great novel written by Nobel Prize laureate, Yasunari
Kawabata. Ski enthusiasts gather amidst splendid snowbound mountains
in winter, and in summer, throngs of hikers and campers. Yuzawa spa
resort provides a varied and efficient transportation system making it
easily accessible for countless visitors to enjoy over the years.
Yuzawa 'onsen' water is a mild, simple alkaline, and is reputed to have great healing qualities especially good for recovery from aches and pains.
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 'Onsen' in Yuzawa |
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| Yuzawa hot spring harks back over 800 years. The thermal water is a weak, simple
alkaline, claimed to possess great healing qualities, especially good for recovery from
aches and pains. Many of the 'onsen' can be found just west of Echigo Yuzawa train
station. Hot springs are found in practically each of the 'ryokan' (Japanese style inn)
as well as easily available in public hot spring baths. Healthy, enjoyable bathing in
Yuzawa is close-by for all visitors.
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 Ashiyu Kannakkuri | Komako no Yu |
Foot 'onsen' available
free of charge; visitors
or skiers can simply
remove shoes and
socks, have a dip, sit
back, and relax. Great
for soothing tired feet
after a long, exciting
day on the slopes!
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Located in 'Shimoshuku',
this public bath, truly
evocative of old Japan,
is associated with the
fine novel, 'Yukiguni'.
Bathing in a relaxed
manner, it's easy to close
your eyes and imagine
the novel's world.
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| Yama no Yu | Komakusa no Yu |
One of the original hot spring
baths in Yuzawa, established prior
to the publication of 'Yukiguni' by
'Yasunari Kawabata', who
famously lodged in the near-by
'Takahan Ryokan'.
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Located on the 2nd floor of the
Yuzawa Kogen Gondola
building, the large bathing pool
overlooks the lower ski trail.
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| SPA "Gala no Yu" (baths) | Yunosawa at Ponshukan |
Refresh those sore limbs after a
hard day on the slopes. Enjoy mild
alkaline 'yu' water in a fitness pool
in this modern facility. (Open only
through summer and during ski
season.)
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'Onsen' hot spring water bath
located inside Yuzawa train station.
A unique feature of this bath is the
small amount of sake that is added
to the water - claimed to be good
for increasing blood circulation.
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| Mountain Resort Yuzawa |
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Nestled in the heart of the Japanese Alps, Yuzawa is
surrounded by spectacular mountains, with nature
creating a winter sports paradise. Yuzawa Town is home
to some of the most famous winter sports resorts in
Japan. From the huge Naeba resort to
intimate family resorts, there is a place
and something for everyone to choose
from with over 13 ski and snowboard resorts in the region. Every ski
resort is easy accessible within 20 minutes of the train station, allow for
a great variety of choices. Superb back-country powder, friendly family
resorts, ski
jumps - Yuzawa offers it all
during winter. The resort is also
popular for year-round
activities with many additions
to the number of attractions
such as mountain climbing,
trekking, golf and fishing,
furthermore there are many
sites of interest for the curious
tourist to discover.
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| Yuzawa Ropeway | Alp no Sato |
One of the largest in the world - accommodating
up to 166 people from town level up to
Yuzawa Kogen. The thrilling ride takes you up to
a magnificent view of the town and surrounding
area, with added seasonal attractions.
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At the mountain summit, as well as an unequalled panoramic alpine
vista, there's an awesome 706 meter mountain-side toboggan run for
summer thrills and the calming beauty of
an alpine flower park featuring hundreds of
varieties of seasonal flowers.
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| Folklore History Museum |
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Yuzawa is recognized throughout Japan as
'Yukiguni'. Visitors are invited to learn of the
town's past history and how the locals coped
with accumulations of 3 and 4 meters of snow
in winter. This museum also displays
Japanese-style paintings of 'Yukiguni', and
personal mementos belonging to Nobel
Literature laureate, Yasunari Kawabata.
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Address: 354-1 Oaza Yuzawa, Yuzawa-machi, Minami Uonuma-gun, Nigata 949-6101
Phone: 025-784-3965
Open: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Closed: Wednesday (except holiday)
Admission: Adults 500 yen, Children 300 yen
Access: Approx. 7 min. from JR Echigo Yuzawa Station
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| Local Products |
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Along with rice production, the pure clean
water is put to good use in
manufacturing products such
as sake or soba noodles, the
finest and most famous in the
nation.
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| Hegisoba | Jozen Mizu no Gotoshi |
A very famous
'soba' (buckwheat noodle)
birthplace located at Uonuma
area in Niigata Prefecture. Layout
and presentation are beautiful.
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The brand of local sake producer'Shirataki Shuzo' . the firm boasts
of a proud 150 year-old history.
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