Last updated:
Jun 17, 2015
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Nagato Tourism Convention Association
 
 Today's society is stressful in many ways. Why not reset your mind and body while breathing in the clean air of a hot spring resort in the mountains?
 Zazen Experience & Daneiji Temple Walk
Zazen Experience & Daneiji Temple Walk Hagiyaki experience
Hagiyaki experience Lunch
Lunch Tawarayama Onsen
Tawarayama Onsen Tawarayama Onsen Town Stroll & Cafe
Tawarayama Onsen Town Stroll & CafeRefresh your mind and body in the green leafy air" Course Details
You may have to get up a little earlier than usual, but zazen in the quiet air is sure to be a pleasant and relaxing time to face yourself. Zazen is available every Monday through Friday morning at Daneiji Temple.

 Daneiji Temple, an old Soto sect temple founded in 1410 by the Ouchi clan, is known as the "Koya of the West" for its grandeur and beauty. During this season, when the air is clean and the streams are murmuring, a leisurely stroll through the temple grounds will refresh your spirit.
Daneiji Temple, an old Soto sect temple founded in 1410 by the Ouchi clan, is known as the "Koya of the West" for its grandeur and beauty. During this season, when the air is clean and the streams are murmuring, a leisurely stroll through the temple grounds will refresh your spirit.Bansekigama, a Hagi-yaki pottery kiln, is located right next to Daneiji Temple. Even if it is your first time to experience pottery making, you will be accompanied by an instructor. You can make your own original Hagiyaki.

Pool Garden Restaurant "Fumiko" is located in Otani Villa. Enjoying lunch with a view of the garden spread out before you is a bit of a luxury. Please enjoy the seasonal flavors to your heart's content at this restaurant where you can appreciate the four seasons.

After filling up on a delicious lunch, you can relax in the hot springs. There are two one-day bathing facilities at Tawarayama Onsen.

This one-day bathing facility includes an outdoor bath, footbath, drinking fountain, and pet bath.
 
 
A public bathhouse with free-flowing hot-spring water is located in the middle of the outside of Tawarayama Onsen.
 
 
After the onsen, enjoy a leisurely stroll through the quiet mountain hot spring town.
 Tawarayama's specialty
Tawarayama's specialty 

If you have time, why not take a short walk to "Donkey Bookstore" located in the corner of Tawarayama? It is a very cute bookstore. There is also a small café. 
35 min. walk from Tawarayama Onsen Town.