Fukui Awara City
Known as “Kansai’s secluded retreat,” this is one of Fukui Prefecture’s leading onsen resorts, with more than 140 years of history. It has 74 separate sources, and because each ryokan has its own source, guests can enjoy subtly different spring water at each inn. With the 2024 extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen, access from the Tokyo metropolitan area has improved dramatically, and it is highly praised by international travelers who want to spend an evening the way locals do, such as experiencing traditional Japanese geisha (geigi) culture and mingling with locals at the retro, steam-filled Yukemuri Yokocho.
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A long-established Awara inn with natural onsen water from its own source and an authentic Finnish-style sauna
A hilltop inn overlooking Awara Onsen town, with a tatami-floored main bathhouse and a true sauna
Two garden open-air baths, each with its own character, at an onsen inn with plenty to enjoy after the bath
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