Takayu Onsen

A view of Takayu Onsen in February
Attakau-yu, bathing facilities operated by the Takayu Onsen Ryōkan Association

Takayu Onsen (高湯温泉 Takayu Onsen), also translated as Takayu Hot Spring, is an onsen resort city in the Zainiwasaka district of the city of Fukushima, Fukushima, Japan. It is located in the mountains about 14 km west of Fukushima Station.

Water

The spring's water is in the acidic range and is known for the quantities of dissolved hydrogen sulfide that it naturally contains, leading the baths and area in general to have a distinctly sulfuric rotten egg smell. Its temperature varies between 42 °C and 51 °C.[1]

Access

By Car

From the east, Takayu can be reached from Fukushima, taking Fukushima Prefectural Route 70 west. Access from the west is via the Bandai-Azuma Skyline, which has a toll gate in Takayu.

By Bus

Fukushima Transportation buses to Takayu leave from the east exit of Fukushima Station and terminate at Highland-mae (ハイランド前).[2]

References

  1. ↑ 福島県　高湯温泉. Takayu Onsen Tourism Cooperative (高湯温泉観光協会 Takayu Onsen Kankō Kyōkai). Retrieved on May 12, 2009.
  2. ↑ 福島駅東口　ばすげっと. Fukushima Transportation (福島交通). Retrieved on May 12, 2009.

Coordinates: 37°45′09″N 140°18′17″E / 37.75250°N 140.30472°E / 37.75250; 140.30472

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