Premium ONSEN・Gastronomy Walking in Shiobara 2024 (Tochigi)

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<ONSEN Gastronomy Walking Approximately 7 km>
Start time slot ① 11:30 ~ 20 people Start time slot ② 11:45 ~ 10 people *Registration begins 30 minutes before each start time. Please complete registration 10 minutes before the start time.
*Please walk at your own pace, but please reach the finish line by 4:30pm.
*The total time required will vary from person to person, but it will take approximately 3 to 4 hours (bath time is not included).
*Will proceed in light rain, will be canceled in stormy weather

Boasting a history of over 1200 years since its opening, the hot spring heritage site of Shiobara Onsenkyo offers a variety of hot springs, seasonal flavors, and spectacular seasonal scenery. You will explore the historic sites and beautiful nature of Shiobara Onsenkyo, strolling along the promenade while listening to the murmuring of the Hoki River, viewing the beauty of the valley from a suspension bridge, and following in the footsteps of famous writers who visited Shiobara. As a special experience, you will also get to see the "Emperor's Room," which is not usually open to the public.

At the gastronomic point, you can enjoy dishes made with cheese from Nasu-Shiobara City, which is the second largest producer of raw milk in Japan, dishes made with locally grown vegetables, salt-grilled rainbow trout from Tochigi Prefecture, yakisoba noodles with soup that you would normally have to queue to get, local beer made with hot spring water, locally produced wine, cider, apple juice, and for dessert, the local sweet "Toteyaki."

■Many poets and novelists have visited Shiobara Onsenkyo, which is made up of eleven hot springs, and have written novels, poems, and other works while being excited by the rich nature and beautiful valleys, soaking in the famous hot springs and healing both body and mind. The hot spring town is dotted with the footprints of writers, and you can experience the charm of Shiobara Onsenkyo, which was loved by many writers. Enjoy the beauty of the valley as seen from the suspension bridge and refresh yourself. At Shiobara Post Office, the postmaster will personally stamp a postmark with a popular retro design that attracts collectors from afar. The postcard will be given to you as a commemorative postcard.

1. Seikinro, the inn that was the setting for "Konjiki Yasha," a masterpiece by the Meiji era literary master Koyo Ozaki.
②Shiobara Post Office: A collection of retro postmarks from Shiobara Onsen
③The Emperor's Room Memorial Park Commemorating the 120th Anniversary of the Construction of the Shiobara Imperial Villa ④Literature Monument ⑤Shiobara Onsen Visitor Center ⑥Shiobara Monogatarikan ※The course may change without notice depending on the weather on the day.

■EatingNasushiobara City is the second largest producer of raw milk in Japan. Dairy products made from fresh raw milk are also popular. We offer menus using dairy products and wine from Nasushiobara City, as well as ingredients unique to this season. Enjoy gastronomy that can only be tasted here!

<Food menu>
The local B-class gourmet food of Shiobara Onsen, "Soup Fried Noodles," which you usually have to queue to eat, as well as "Toteyaki," which is irresistible for sweets lovers,
We offer local meals made using plenty of seasonal ingredients from Nasu Shiobara City.
・Shiobara Plateau Daikon radish and seasonal vegetables with dipping sauce, assorted cheeses from Nasu Shiobara City ・Grilled rainbow trout (brand name: Itadakimasu) ・Fried noodles with soup ・Rice balls with Japanese pepper ・Simmered Shiobara Plateau Daikon radish ・Toteyaki ・Hot spring manju *The menu is currently planned. The contents may change without notice.

■Characteristics of Shiobara Onsenkyo Shiobara Onsenkyo is dotted with hot springs of seven colors (milky white, greenish white, golden, brown, black, light ink, and transparent), and has six of the 10 types of spring quality found in Japan. You can choose from the spring quality to the color of the water to suit your mood and physical condition at the time. Each hot spring has its own charm. Please try them out and fully experience their effects and charms.
[Water quality] Chloride spring, sulfate spring, acidic spring, simple spring, bicarbonate spring, sulfur spring [Effects] Cuts, peripheral circulatory disorders, poor circulation, depression, dry skin, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis vulgaris, impaired glucose tolerance, epidermal suppuration, autonomic nervous system instability, insomnia, chronic eczema. At Shiobara Onsen Yupo no Sato, you can experience a foot bath during your walk.
You will also receive a discount coupon for bathing at Shiobara Onsen Village at the finish line. Relax and soothe your tired body in the famous hot springs that were loved by writers.