下風呂温泉

Overview

Shimoburo Onsen is a hot-spring town in Kazamaura Village, Shimokita District, Aomori Prefecture. Rising near the northern tip of the Shimokita Peninsula, it is known as the third northernmost hot spring on Honshu, after Ōma and Kuwabatake. The atmosphere of a fishing town facing the Tsugaru Strait, and waters that warm you to the core, welcome every traveler.

Highlights

• ●A hot spring with the standout position of third northernmost on Honshu
• ●The atmosphere of a fishing town facing the Tsugaru Strait
• ●The comfort of a cure in waters that warm you to the core
• ●Strolling steam-veiled, unpretentious lanes

History

Set at the far northern reach of the Shimokita Peninsula, this spa town has long been sustained by hot-spring cure culture and fishing. Its striking position as the third northernmost on Honshu has given its bathing culture a character all its own. The seaside settlement still keeps its unpretentious look, and steam-veiled lanes carry echoes of the old healing baths.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1First walk along the shore, taking in the Tsugaru Strait and the fishing town
2. 2Soak in the hot spring to ease travel fatigue and the chill
3. 3After the bath, wander the village lanes and savor the simple townscape
4. 4Close the day at this northern spa while watching the sea at dusk

Did you know?

💡 The title of “the third northernmost hot spring on Honshu” is a Shimoburo trademark that delights map lovers and onsen fans alike. Its setting, with the Tsugaru Strait spread out before you, is a major draw of these waters.

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