Takaragawa Onsen


The season when the snows begin to melt is one of the loveliest times to visit the mountains. Streams roar with water and new plant and animal life appear. It is a dramatic transition that you just don’t seem to get in the big cities.

Takaragawa hot springs, with rocky river rapids running right through the middle of it, is an especially wonderful place to visit now. Of course, no matter what the season, you are not likely to be disappointed in all that it offers: expansive outdoor baths, excellent food and a number of novelty attractions. The property on which the onsen rests is rather big and, after taking a dip, families and couples alike stroll the lush, natural surroundings. If you go in March while there is still some snow in the mountains, you can take advantage of snow-shoe trekking, skiing or snowboarding.

The outdoor baths are very much shared. Men and women both go in together, most with towels and a sense of modesty. There is, however, one open-air bath reserved for women. Night is definitely the best time to get in. With the other guests eating, drinking or already passed out, it is not unusual to have a whole lot of water and silence to yourself.

宝川温泉

雪解けの季節を迎えた山々はとても魅力的。大量の雪解け水がたくさんの小川を作り、植物や動物たちも目を覚ます季節。都会では感じることが出来ない、大きな季節変化のうねりをここでは感じることができる。

渓流が流れる宝川温泉は、日本屈指の大露天風呂や美味しい料理の数々を、もちろん一年を通して楽しめるが、一番のお勧めは今この時期。温泉を楽しんだ後は家族連れもカップルたちも皆、外に出て周辺の豊かな自然を満喫している。3月中はまだ雪が残っているので、近隣の山でスノーシューを履いてのトレッキング、スキー、スノーボードを楽しむのもいい。

しかしなんと言っても一番人気は大露天風呂。混浴なのでタオルを巻いてマナーを守って皆で楽しんでいる。混浴はちょっと・・・という女性には女性専用の露天風呂もある。そして夜の雰囲気もまた格別。他のゲストたちが飲んだり食べたり、あるいはもう飲みつぶれていたりするのを横目に、一人静かに温泉を楽しむのもオツなものだ。

www.takaragawa.com

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