The Furuyu Onsen is located in the valley between the Sefuri Mountain Range and Mount Tenzan on the border of Fukuoka prefecture and Northern Saga. Located 200 meters off sea level, enjoy the traditional Japanese scenery and 13 onsen inns and one public bath along Kase River. The onsen town has a small, cozy atmosphere.
Furuyu Onsen is unique for its “Nuruyu”, which means “lukewarm water”. At the source of the spring, the water is only about 43℃, which would be hard to find at any other onsen, and the bathwater is as low as 36~39℃. This low temperature “Nuruyu” is kind to the body, which is why some locals bathe for over an hour every day. A second meaning of “Nuruyu” is the slippery texture of the water. The simple alkaline spring water has a healing effect on skin conditions and also whitens and beautifies the skin. Soak in the bath for a long time to allow your body to fully absorb the beneficial qualities of the spring.
Not only are there traditional, long-established Ryokan inns, but there also new inns serving locally grown Saga vegetables. This Onsen Town remain vibrant and energetic.

Furuyu Kumanokawa Onsen Village Official Homepage (Japanese Only)
http://www.fuji-spa.com

RECOMMENDATION COMMENTS

Stephanie

Singapore

The first point fascinated me is the Onsen water quality! This Onsen is called “ Bijin-yu (Make you beautiful)” and good for skin trouble or whitening. The temperature is also known as “ Nuru-yu (lukewarm hot-water)”. Though I’m not used to bath in hot water, I could enjoy half body bathing more than 30mins with Nuru-yu!
This Furuyu Onsen is rather cozy town and you hear sound of a river, a small murmur. The scenery is a kind of art. I understand why many artists love this hiding place. I think you can refresh yourself in mentally and physically.

APPEAL POINTS

Spot／Kumanokawa Onsen Village

The Kumanogawa Onsen is nearby and can also be enjoyed during your visit to Furuyu. The two sources of the spring water are 32.9℃ and 38.7℃, which also allows for the healing effects of the lukewarm “Nuruyu” water. The Kumanogawa Onsen bath is a popular onsen among the locals.

Nature／Illuminated Autumn Leaves

Fuji Town is rich in nature, and is renown for it’s the colored leaves in the autumn. Every autumn, the leaves of the trees at Shiraishi Shrine in Sugiyama, Fuji Town area are illuminated so that the beautiful leaves can also be enjoyed at night!