EchizenAwaraOnsenTsuruya

An adults-only superb hot spring inn where you can soak in a true 100% free-flowing natural spring

Fukui Awara City

"Echizen Awara Onsen Tsuruya" is a long-established onsen ryokan in Awara City, Fukui Prefecture, founded in 1884. This refined adults-only inn, rich in the warmth of wood, was crafted by a master Sukiya-style carpenter. It owns three natural springs on its grounds and offers luxurious true gensen kakenagashi bathing with absolutely no dilution, reheating, or circulation. From the large public baths Fukunoyu and Ashinoyu to the garden open-air bath, atmospheric private baths, and even the open-air baths in the guest rooms, you can soak in exceptional hot water throughout the property. In the garden footbath area, you can also enjoy a free experience of making onsen eggs.

Hot Spring & Bath Information

Large Public Bath Awara Onsen

TypeNatural Hot Spring

Flow-through

A natural hot spring drawn directly from three on-site springs. Proudly offering fresh 100% gensen kakenagashi bathing with absolutely no circulation, dilution, or reheating, the baths overflow with abundance. The spring quality is a chloride spring, known for excellent heat retention and moisturizing effects. The water feels extremely soft, and you can feel warmth reaching deep into your body. The fresh spring water is also drinkable, allowing you to receive the blessings of the hot spring from both inside and out. It is an exceptional bath for beautiful skin.

Open-Air Bath in Guest Room Awara Onsen

TypeNatural Hot Spring

Flow-through

A private, in-room open-air bath and semi-open-air bath with gensen kakenagashi hot spring water. Luxurious stone tubs and rustic tubs carved from rock are prepared to suit each room’s style. Without leaving your room, you can enjoy this fresh, non-circulating famous hot spring as much as you like, whenever you like, 24 hours a day. Bathing while looking out over the beautiful Japanese garden or the full starry sky at night offers a truly exceptional relaxation experience.

Private Bath Tsuru no Su Awara Onsen

TypeNatural Hot Spring

Flow-through

A luxurious private bath where you can enjoy this famous gensen kakenagashi hot spring in complete privacy. Without worrying about other guests, you can slowly enjoy the superb onsen with your family or loved ones. The fresh natural hot spring water filling the tub to the brim feels wonderfully comfortable, and you can spend a lavish bathing time in a spacious private setting. The calm lighting and quiet atmosphere gently melt away the fatigue of everyday life.

Footbath Awara Onsen

TypeNatural Hot Spring

Flow-through

A gensen kakenagashi footbath that you can enjoy while looking out over the beautiful moss-covered garden. You can let yourself be carried by the leisurely pace of this adults-only hot spring inn and experience the gentle warmth that seeps up from your feet. In the garden with the footbath, you can also enjoy a free onsen egg-making experience using 100% spring heat, spending a peaceful moment talking about your trip with your companions or other guests while waiting for it to finish.

Business Hours

Monday
15:00〜10:30
Tuesday
15:00〜10:30
Wednesday
15:00〜10:30
Thursday
15:00〜10:30
Friday
15:00〜10:30
Saturday
15:00〜10:30
Sunday
15:00〜10:30
Holiday
15:00〜10:30

Closed Days: None

Address

〒910-4104 Fukui Prefecture, Awara City, Onsen 4-601

Hotel & Ryokan

Gender Access

Gender Separated

Tattoos in the Communal Bath
Unknown (Please Check)

The above applies to the communal (shared) baths. At facilities with private baths or private saunas, guests with tattoos may still be able to bathe. Please check with the facility for details.

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