Fukui Awara Onsen Hot Spring & Matcha Experience Tour
You can experience the traditional Japanese culture "hot spring", "tea ceremony", and "Japanese garden" plan all at once. "Onsen" refers to the long-established hot spring restaurant Misatsu, which has been established in Awara Onsen since Meiji 16 and has a history of more than 50 years. The Hall of the Sun, which has the charm of the open dome, and the Hall of the Moon, the theme of the full moon, are worth seeing. ※The bath is limited to one time. The Hall of the Sun is a soup for men, and the Hall of Mingyue is a soup for women. Horikawa Tea, the producer of "Cha Raku KAGUYA," is a long-established shop founded in the early Meiji period. It has grown tea in the Echizen area and has received many honors from the National Tea Association. Although there are no tea gardens in Fukui Prefecture, the fifth-generation owner still has a lot of exchanges with tea farmers from all over, dedicated to inheriting Japanese tea culture and developing modern Japanese tea. In this building, experienced staff will guide the matcha tea ceremony from scratch. Please relax and experience it with peace of mind. In addition, the building has a huge Japanese garden with more than 100 folds. Enjoying the coolness while watching the Japanese garden behind the bath is a great pleasure. Please enjoy the Japanese way here.
How to get there:
10 minutes by car from JR Awara Onsen Station, 10 minutes on foot from Asahara Yunomachi Station on the Echizen Line
Dive into the heart of traditional Japanese culture with a captivating experience that blends the best of Awara Onsen's Misatsu hot springs, a traditional tea ceremony, and a serene Japanese garden. Indulge in a one-time bathing session in the historic Misatsu baths, where men can enjoy the Hall of the Sun and women the enchanting Hall of the Moon. Then, under the expert guidance at Cha Raku KAGUYA, master the art of matcha tea in a ceremony steeped in Meiji-era tradition. Finally, unwind in a stunning Japanese garden, perfect for a tranquil stroll. This unique plan offers a rich and memorable journey through Japan's timeless customs and natural beauty.
- Make Hokuriku Awara Onsen Mimatsu your home away from home for journeys in Japan
- Try different baths in Mimatsu, and enjoy everything Awara's famous hot springs have to offer.
- Enjoy an open-air bath in your room, fed from a private hot spring source
- Admire the corridor garden and have a wonderful time enjoying Japanese tea and sweets.
- Accessibility: We have installed ostomate-friendly toilets, and we also offer maternity and children's product rentals
- On the day of your visit, please present the QR code at the 1st floor of the main building to access the tea shop called "Cha Raku KAGUYA" in Hokuriku Fukui Awara Onsen Mimatsu. We kindly request that you bring the QR code for verification purposes.