Umegashima Onsen
A secluded hot spring in a mountain gorge said to have been a secret retreat of Takeda Shingen
The Umegashima Hot Spring Resort is a hidden gem nestled in the pristine, lush natural surroundings of the headwaters of the Abe River.
Long cherished as a hot spring resort, it is a historic and renowned hot spring said to have been the “secret hot spring” of the Sengoku-period warlord Takeda Shingen.
Its greatest appeal lies in the water quality, which feels surprisingly smooth the moment it touches your skin.
With a high pH level, the water has a “viscous” texture that feels like a natural beauty serum. It is a true powerhouse, having won first place in the Chubu region (and fifth place nationwide) in the “2024 Hot Spring General Election” in the Beautiful Skin category.
The surrounding area is dotted with dynamic spots where you can feel the breath of the earth, such as “Abe no Otaki,” one of Japan’s Top 100 Waterfalls, and “Oyaku-zure,” one of Japan’s Three Great Landslides.
Work up a pleasant sweat on a scenic hike, then soothe your body in the supreme beauty-enhancing waters. Enjoy a hot spring experience in Okuzizu that will rejuvenate both body and mind.
- Umegashima Hot Spring Town
- Autumn Foliage at Umegashima Onsen
- Abe's Otaki
- The Otani Collapse
- Yunoshima-kan: A Nostalgic Inn
- Yunoshima-kan: A Nostalgic Inn
- Yumotoya
Basic Information
- Address
- Umegashima, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture 421-2301
- Telephone Number
- 054-269-2525（Representative, Umegashima Onsen Tourism Association）
- Access
[Car]
Approximately 50 minutes from the Shin-Shizuoka Interchange on the Shin-Tomei Expressway
Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes from the Shizuoka Interchange on the Tomei Expressway
Approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes from the Shimizu Interchange on the Tomei Expressway[Public Transportation]
Take the bus bound for "Umegashima Onsen" from JR Shizuoka Station for about 2 hours, then get off at the "final stop."- Website
*Please note that business hours, holidays, and prices are subject to change, so please check with the contact information provided before visiting.
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