Iwamuro Onsen
岩室温泉Medicinal spring waters and an atmospheric hot spring town
Iwamuro Onsen is quiet retreat from Niigata City and a hot spring area with more than 300 years of history. As a base for visitors to nearby Yahiko Shrine it has been used since ancient times by many visitors. It is also the place of origin for the Echigo Geiko, female performers who would entertain guests in a Japanese tatami parlour room.
Iwamuro has also been designated as a national hot spring health resort and the qualities of the spring water have been officially endorsed. The waters with their smell of sulphur and slightly cloudy white appearance further enhance the hot spring experience.
Iwamuro is just five minutes by car to the Sea of Japan, and visitors can enjoy the finest seafood and local sake that Niigata has to offer.
- Area
- Niigata and Aga Area
- Category
- Hot Springs and Accommodation
General Information
| Address | 新潟県新潟市西蒲区岩室温泉 |
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| Directions | 7 minutes by car from Iwamuro Station on the JR Echigo Line 15 minutes by car from Maki-Kata Higashi Interchange on the Hokuriku Expressway |
Contact
| Name | Iwamuro Hot Springs Tourism Association |
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| Telephone Number | 0256-82-5715 |
| Fax Number | 0256-82-5566 |
| Website |
