Kawara no Yu is a public bath house located close to the Shima river and is simply a short stroll from Sekizenkan Ryokan. From the main road there are stairs that descend to the lower level where you can gain access to the bath. The place is opened between 9am to 3pm every day of the year and is free of charge! The lower deck offers up-close views of the rushing Shima river, however there is also an upper deck where you can comfortably take a seat, relax and see the river flowing by the village.
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Kawara no Yu
Cosy public onsen by the river
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A public bath reminiscent of a cosy cottage by the river
Kawara no Yu has two doors: one male and one female
The blue sign on the left is for males and the red sign on the right is for females
A cosy bath with enough room for you and a friend
Watch the Arayu river gush into the Shima river
A panoramic view of the Shima river from Kawara no Yu
Relax on the blue seats held at the upper deck of Kawara no Yu. See if you can spot this toy!
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