Traditional Japanese-style building with a sloped roof in a parking lot; blue sky, trees, and hills in the background.

Shintoro no Yu and the “Eel Water” of Nakayamadaira Onsen

Located in the heart of the mountains near Nakayamadaira Onsen, Shintoro-no-yu (しんとろの湯) is a day-trip public bathhouse celebrated for its “Torotoro” (thick and syrupy) water. It is a place where the memories of volcanic activity meet the healing tranquility of nature. Moreover, as the bathhouse isn’t far from Naruko Gorge Walking Trails, it makes a […]

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