一の俣温泉

Overview

Ichinomata Onsen is a hot spring in the Ichinomata area of Toyota-chō, in the northern part of Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture. It rises at the foot of Mount Ichiigatake, affectionately known as Toyota Fuji, and is cradled in a quiet mountain setting. The waters are an alkaline simple sulfur spring with a smooth feel, making it a fine hot spring in western Yamaguchi for those seeking to relax far from the bustle.

Highlights

• ●Waters rising at the foot of Mount Ichiigatake, called Toyota Fuji
• ●An alkaline simple sulfur spring with a smooth feel
• ●A quiet mountain setting along National Route 491
• ●A hidden gem of a hot spring in northern Shimonoseki

History

Ichinomata Onsen has long been known in the Ichinomata area of Toyota-chō in northern Shimonoseki. While the place name is written as one form, the spring is written in a slightly different form as its onsen name. Lying in what was historically Nagato Province, it has been cherished as a spring welling up at the foot of Mount Ichiigatake. For detailed origins, please refer to official information.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Drive north on Route 491 from central Shimonoseki to Ichinomata
2. 2Take in the mountain scenery around Mount Ichiigatake (Toyota Fuji)
3. 3Soak slowly in the smooth sulfur waters
4. 4Unwind in the quiet, nature-filled surroundings

Did you know?

💡 Mount Ichiigatake rising behind the onsen is fondly called Toyota Fuji for its shapely form. It is also interesting that the place name and the spring's name are written in slightly different forms.

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