
Winter solstice only! Nagato Yuzukichi Komachi no Yu !
Today only, the winter solstice, you can take a bath in Nagato Yuzukichi-Komachi no Yu, a specialty of Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, at various locations in the city! It is said that if you take a yuzu bath on the winter solstice, you will not catch a cold for a whole year!
How about getting warm while praying for your health during the year while bathing in a hot spring with a slight citrus aroma? schedule
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Location
Nagato Yumoto Onsen Otosore AshiyuFootbath at Onshin River ParkLocation: Fukagawa-Yumoto, Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture Time: 10:00 - next morning
Yumen Fureai Center Open-air bathLocation: 251-6 Misumi Nakayumen, Nagato City, Yamaguchi PrefectureTEL: 0837-43-1000Business hours: 10:00-21:00
Kohado Onsen Koryu Center Open-air bathLocation: 3137-1 Hiokigami, Nagato City, Yamaguchi PrefectureTEL: 0837-37-4320Opening hours: 10:00-20:00
Nagato Yuzuki Kichi

Nagato Yuzukichi" is a type of aromatic citrus such as kabosu and sudachi, and is an original citrus of Yamaguchi Prefecture. It is grown in Nagato City, Hagi City, and Shimonoseki City, and is harvested from early August to late October, with a production volume of approximately 10 tons. It was registered as a regional collective trademark on November 2, 2007 (registration number 5088770). Nagato City is the largest producer of "Nagato Yuzukichi" in the prefecture. It is characterized by its fresh aroma and mild sourness, and is a perfect match for soy sauce. Locals eat sashimi with "Nagato Yuzukichi" on top. It is also ideal for processing into sweets and other products. *This time, ripe "Nagato Yuzukichi Komachi" are used. *Season: Mid-August to mid-October