Niki Onsen

【A timeless sacred spring sleeping in the valley】 Encounter the healing sanctuary that has continued since ancient times at "Nigi Onsen"

Further into the village of Tenei, nestled in the rich embrace of Mount Nigi, lies "Nigi Onsen." Believed to have been opened in the mid-Heian period, this spring has continued to flow for over 1,200 years without ever running dry, embodying the very life force of the earth. In a deep forest where the noise of civilization does not reach, the only sounds are the murmuring of the river and the voices of birds, making it a place truly worthy of being called the "ultimate hidden retreat" left in modern times.

■ Connecting with the earth, the mysterious "natural hot spring"

The essence of Nigi Onsen lies in the "naturally flowing" hot spring that springs directly from the ground beneath your feet.

• Experience the living water: The freshly bubbling hot spring that rises between the rocks. If you surrender yourself to the pure water before it touches the air, you will feel the earth's heat permeate your organs, slowly melting away the stagnation of body and mind.
• Refreshing the senses in the open-air stream: An open-air bath that allows you to become one with the clear stream of the Nigi River flowing right in front of you. Bathing while gazing at the changing beauty of the valley through snowy landscapes, fresh greenery, and autumn leaves is an unparalleled luxurious experience.

■ The pride of the hidden hot spring that gently envelops travelers

In this area, where accommodations of the "Japan Hidden Hot Springs Preservation Society" are scattered, there is a sincere hospitality free from extravagant decorations.

• Enjoying the tranquility: At night, a sky full of stars pours down, and if you extinguish the lights, the boundary between darkness and the warmth of the hot spring disappears.

Throughout its long history, many samurai and literati have healed their wounds and rejuvenated their spirits in this famous hot spring. Would you like to experience "true rest" by leaning against the rock face that marks the passage of time and becoming one with the earth?