”No need for a basin in Yamaga” is an old saying which dates back to the Edo Period, symbolically refers to the affluent amount of hot spring discharge in the area. The quality of hot springs in Yamaga is alkali simple spring. The sticky and smooth texture of the spring water eloquently implies its skin beautifying effects. The low temperature is suitable for long bathers.
Yamaga, a northern town in Kumamoto, was an important transportation hub connecting Kumamoto and Kokura and prospered as a post town in the Edo Period. There are currently about 15 hot spring inns in the town, many of which are located near Buzen Kaido Street. Especially among them, Sakura-Yu is a symbolic hot spring for the locals. Once managed by the local municipality in the Meiji Period and demolished, it was reopened again in 2012 to fulfill the expectations of the local public. With some building units recycled from the original, the new building retains authentic beauty of Edo style architecture here and there. Despite its gorgeous appearance, the bathing fee is not too expensive, which makes this hot spring very attractive.
Because you can get rickshaws and use free foot baths around the town, even exhausting yourself from walking around in this town is not such a bad idea.
Yamaga Onsen Tourist Association
http://www.y-kankoukyoukai.com
APPEAL POINTS
- Yamaga Onsen Tourist Association
- Yachiyoza Theater, designated as a nationally important cultural property, is a playhouse constructed in 1910. The Yamaga Lantern Dance will be performed here as part of Yamaga Lantern Festival in summer. Its dynamic and beautiful performance will surely
RECOMMENDATION COMMENTS
Connie
France
Yamaga is a small town, and by that you will be able to explore the town on foot like I did. Once you get very tired, don’t worry, there is Jinrikisha that you can ride on. Classic Edo-era atmosphere is everywhere in Yamaga which I fell in love!