A talk session to learn about Nasu Onsenkyo no Yumi culture

Rumiko Saito, chairman of the Yumomi Preservation Society, will talk and talk about the legend of fossils, the history and culture of Nasu-no-Yumomi, and the song of Yumomi so that you can enjoy a stroll in Nasu-machi and a hot water fir experience.
Nasumachi, such as the story of the people involved from the formation of Kanoyu, which is described as the oldest hot spring in Japan, the story of the beginning of Nasu-Yu Momi Uta, who learned from Kusatsu Onsen in the late Taisho era and made his own `` Nasu-Yu Momi Uta '', You can learn easily and interestingly while recalling the historical picture of the city. In a corner of the hotel hot spring lounge with moderate lights, immerse yourself in the world of the story.

Take a walk while listening to the history of Kanoyu and Nasu Yumoto areas from Nasu Onsen Shrine

Walk along a route filled with the history, legends and culture of Nasuyumoto Onsen, which runs from Nasu Onsen Shrine to Kanoyu, and walk around 13 historical spots scattered along the way by the Nasu Kogen Yumoto Guide. Take a walk while listening to commentary.

After climbing the 129 steps, the hot spring shrine, which was built as the guardian deity of Nasu Onsenkyo, stands strictly. There are several venerable spots on the precincts, such as the monument of Basho Matsuo and the estimated 800-year-old sacred tree "Living", and you will head to the main shrine while visiting them.

When you pass through the hot spring shrine, you can see the scenery of Sainokawara from the hill in front of you. Sesshoseki is at the center of it, and a small amount of volcanic gas still erupted around the area, and you can feel the smell of sulfur. While watching the historical buildings along the way, listening to the legends and stories related to each one, stroll along the route of about 1.5 km, aiming for the final destination, Kanoyu. While feeling the nature of Nasu, you can touch the history of millennium and notice the further charm of this area.

Experience hot water fir and bathing at the historic Kanoyu in Nasu town

In the past, in Nasu, Yumomi was performed by landlords of local inns. The number of leaders decreased with the times, and it was temporarily cut off, but in 2013, local sightseeing volunteers formed the "Yumomi Preservation Society" and revived traditional techniques and inherited them carefully to this day You. In this program, you will participate in this traditional hot water fir, which is held every year on the last Wednesday of every month from May to November at Kanoyu.

Wear a undergarment and hold a hot water fir board, signal the sound of the bell, enter the bathhouse with members of the hot water fir preservation society led by Rumiko Saito, singing traditional hot water fir songs, and use a dedicated board with a rhythm. You will skillfully manipulate and experience the technique of hot water fir. Clapping is sent from the bathers who visit, and the entire bath is wrapped in a warm sense of unity. After the experience, immerse yourself in the Kanoyu hot spring that you have rubbed and enjoy a luxurious time to heal your mind and body.

After the hot water fir experience, you can take a commemorative photo with a undergarment and get an experience certificate with a cute picture.