Ureshino Onsen

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Ureshino Onsen, known as one of Japan's top three beauty-enhancing hot springs, is characterized by its silky smooth, viscous water. The onsen town offers many delicious local treats, including onsen-yudo-fu (hot tofu cooked in onsen water).

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Ureshino Onsen is a hot spring resort located in Ureshino-cho, Ureshino-shi, Saga Prefecture. Known as one of Japan's three major beauty-enhancing hot springs, it is a registered trademark of Ureshino City under the name "Saga・Ureshino Onsen." Its history stretches back to ancient times; the earliest record appears in the "Hizen no Kuni Fudoki," a geographical record compiled in the Nara period, describing it as a hot spring that "cured the illnesses of all people." Legend says Empress Jingo discovered the hot spring upon returning from her campaign to Korea, using it to soothe her weary soldiers, exclaiming, "Ana, ureshiya!" (How delightful!), which gave rise to the name "Ureshino." Ureshino Onsen's water is a sodium-hydrogen carbonate-chloride spring, a type of heavy carbonate spring known for its unique viscosity. Soaking in the onsen leaves skin feeling smooth and supple, hence its reputation for enhancing beauty. The Ureshino Onsen town offers an array of delightful local cuisine, including onsen-yudo-fu (hot tofu cooked in onsen water) and Ureshino tea, made with locally grown tea leaves. Enjoy strolling through the charming streets, admiring the tea plantations, and experiencing the abundant natural beauty of this hot spring resort. Ureshino Onsen is the perfect place to unwind, rejuvenate your body and soul, and escape the everyday stresses of life. We highly recommend a visit!

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Address: Ureshino-cho, Ureshino-shi, Saga Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Saga

Access: Rail (Access from JR Kyushu Stations) Approximately 13 minutes by JR Kyushu bus from Ureshino Onsen Station on the Nishikyushu Shinkansen. Approximately 30 minutes by JR Kyushu bus from Takeo Onsen Station on the Sasebo Line. Approximately 1 hour by Nishi-hi Bus from Sasebo Station on the Sasebo Line. Approximately 30 minutes by Yutoku Bus from Himikaishima Station on the Nagasaki Main Line. Approximately 25 minutes by JR Kyushu bus from Hikige Station on the Omura Line. Express Bus Utilize the "Kyushu-go" operated by Kyushu Kuko Bus. There are buses that stop at Ureshino Bus Center (National Route 34) in the hot spring town and others that only stop at the Ureshino Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway. Recently, due to route expressway improvements, the latter is far more frequent. While the former operates only 4 times a day, the latter runs approximately every 30 minutes. Fukuoka (Hakata Busterminal・Nishitetsu Tenjin High-Speed Busterminal) - Approximately 2 hours Nagasaki (Nagasaki Station) - Approximately 1 hour Airport Limousine Bus Local taxi companies started operating this service to coincide with the opening of Saga Airport. Travel time from Saga Airport is approximately 1 hour. Private Car 5 minutes via Nagasaki Prefectural Road/Saga Prefectural Road Route 1 Sasebo-Ureshino Line from the Ureshino Interchange on the Nagasaki Expressway. Show route

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INFO: Ureshino Onsen town boasts a variety of hot spring ryokans (traditional Japanese inns), hotels, and day-trip onsen facilities. The town also features numerous restaurants where you can enjoy foot baths and local delicacies like "Onsen Yudobu" (hot spring tofu). Ureshino Onsen is the perfect place to unwind and rejuvenate your mind and body. We highly recommend a visit to experience its healing waters.