• 11-6 Matsusemen, Saza, 北松浦郡 Nagasaki 857-0322, Japan
Sasadake, located about 40 kilometers south of central Sasebo, boasts the hidden beauty of the valley. This small village in Sasamatsu-gun, Sasa-cho, Nagasaki Prefecture, is dotted with popular open-air baths along the stream.
On both banks of the Sasadake River, unique rock formations stretch continuously, creating a picturesque view up close. The gentle flow of the stream washing over the rocks seems as if time has stood still. This place offers the charm of the changing seasons and lets you feel the original landscape of Japan.
There are several hot spring inns in this area, where you can enjoy hot spring baths in open-air baths scattered along the valley. The source spring waterfall baths warm you from the core of your body and heal the fatigue of your daily life. There are also inns where you can bathe under the starry sky at night, offering a non-routine experience.
The unique river fish cuisine of the mountain village has a different flavor. Especially, the ayu fish grown in the stream is exquisite. During the season, you can taste various cooking methods at restaurants in the town. By staying at a hot spring inn, you can fully enjoy dishes made with fresh river fish.
Sasadake is a hidden paradise just an hour from the city. Why not spend some time relaxing, feeling the breath of nature, hot springs, and the taste of the countryside?
No content available.