Bandai Atami Onsen

【The Compassion Residing in the 500th River】 A story of rebirth breathing in the 'Beauty Hot Springs' Bandai Atami

Bandai Atami Onsen, boasting a history of over 800 years as the hidden retreat of Koriyama. Known as 'Tohoku's Atami' since ancient times, this place has healed many travelers, and a dramatic legend surrounding a princess is still passed down to this day.

■ The miraculous '500 River' that Hagi-hime reached

During the Northern and Southern Dynasties, Hagi-hime, a noblewoman from Kyoto, was bedridden with a serious illness. One night, guided by Fudo Myoo, she received a divine message to 'head to Tohoku and seek the 500th river.' After much hardship, she finally found a spiritual spring bubbling by the banks of the 500th river. It is said that upon bathing there, the princess immediately overcame her illness and regained her extraordinary beauty. The name '500 River' flowing through the hot spring town originates from this journey of salvation.

■ The silky 'Beauty Drops' that envelop the skin

As if to corroborate the legend, the spring water is known as 'the hot springs that create beauty.'

• Blissful skin texture: The alkaline simple hot spring water is characterized by a 'silky feel' that clings to the skin.
• Rebirth of body and mind: In addition to its beauty-enhancing effects that gently remove old skin cells, the soft water with minimal irritation relaxes the mind as well.

■ A source of healing loved across eras

With the charm of modern industrial heritage remaining at the Marumori Power Plant and the gentle murmurs of the 500 River showing the expressions of the four seasons. In this place where history and nature intersect, why not experience the 'emotion of rebirth' that Hagi-hime once felt?