Experience Healing Time at Japan's Oldest Hot Spring Town - The Charm of Yunomine Onsen 'Minshuku Teruteya'
The History and Tradition of Yunomine Onsen
Located in Hongu-cho, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture, Yunomine Onsen is known as Japan's oldest hot spring area. The streets, filled with the smell of sulfur, have long attracted people, conveying the atmosphere of a historic hot spring town to this day.
Heartwarming Hospitality - The Charm of Minshuku Teruteya
Among the Yunomine Onsen, 'Minshuku Teruteya' is especially recommended. This inn has a warm atmosphere, as if you have come to your grandmother's house in the countryside.
Homely Atmosphere and Comfortable Stay
- A small inn with only 3 rooms
- Heartfelt service managed by a mother
- Clean rooms that have been renovated
Enjoy Continuous Flowing Onsen
- Onsen that can also be used as a family bath
- Fairly hot, continuous flowing onsen water
- Enjoy with a bathing stick, also recommended for families with children
Dishes Featuring Local Flavors
- Yudofu using onsen water
- Chikuzen-ni stew of vegetables boiled with spring water
- Dishes made using local ingredients like ayu (sweetfish), duck, and deer sashimi
Access and Surrounding Info
Minshuku Teruteya is located in the middle of Yunomine Onsen, a 2-3 minute walk from the parking lot. Being on a hill, you need to climb a few stairs, but you can enjoy a quiet and leisurely time.
Travel Tips and Advice
- Best Season: Enjoyable throughout all seasons, but especially recommended during the autumn foliage season
- Necessary Items: Yukata and towels are provided, but it is recommended to bring your own toiletries such as a toothbrush
- Points to Note: Although it's an area with many foreign tourists, the number is decreasing recently
Summary
Minshuku Teruteya is recommended for those who want to spend leisurely time at Yunomine Onsen, Japan's oldest hot spring area. You can enjoy the homely atmosphere, heartfelt service, and continuous flowing onsen. Although small in scale, it provides a heartwarming stay where you can fully enjoy the charm of the hot spring area.