Takada Onsen Ayame no Yu

【A healing golden color in Ayame no Sato】 A moment to unwind at 'Takada Onsen Ayame no Yu'

Located in the southwest of the Aizu Basin, 'Isasumi Shrine Garden - Ayame-en' boasts 150,000 irises in full bloom in early summer. Right next to it, there is a spring of blessed water. That is 'Takada Onsen Ayame no Yu'. It is a simple yet deeply warm space that serves as a gathering place for local people and a hidden gem for travelers to relieve their fatigue.

■ The 'power of the source' that seeps into your core

The charm of Ayame no Yu lies in its rich water quality.

• Golden warmth: The slightly cloudy water is a sodium chloride hot spring rich in salt. With a soft texture that clings to the skin, it is difficult to cool down, warming your body from the core.
• Spacious and open atmosphere: From the bright large bath, you can feel the peaceful scenery of Aizu up close, and a gentle time flows that makes you forget the daily hustle and bustle.

■ Surrounded by the colors of the seasons and the smiles of people

This is a place where you can feel the 'temperature of life' in the community, transcending a mere hot spring facility.

• Season of fragrant irises: During the flowering season, indulge in the luxury of soaking in the hot spring while enjoying the afterglow after strolling through the colorful iris garden.
• Simple 'hospitality': After bathing, relaxing in the tatami rest area, you can hear the soft Aizu dialect. You can experience a pleasant sense of unity that feels like melting into the local atmosphere.

At the end of your journey visiting famous temples and historical sites, gently entrust your body to the golden water. Why not spend a 'finishing moment' to purify your mind and body, wrapped in the unpretentious kindness of Ten'ei and Aizu?