For example, here is how you can spend your time. A hot spring sommelier's recommended toji workcation style
Relax every day listening to the murmuring of the river at Otozuregawa Terrace
A hot spring town surrounded by the murmuring of the Otozure River
Nagato Yumoto Onsen is located along the Otozure River, and its relaxed atmosphere is also one of its charms. Listening to the murmuring of the river will give you a sense of being "out of the ordinary."
The Otozure River Terrace in front of Kai Nagato
The Otozure River Terrace, located in the middle of the river, is a special seat by the water where a pleasant breeze can be enjoyed. As of February 2022, there are a total of four Otozure River Terraces (in front of Kai Nagato, Otani Sanso, Onyu, and Gyokusengaku). Each has a different view, so why not take a stroll and find your favorite one?
The morning sun is especially recommended as a pleasant time to spend the day. This is a soothing space far removed from the city's offices. Some people are reading books or working at the Otozure River Terrace. Being surrounded by the quiet sounds of the river is sure to refresh you and give you new ideas.
The area is also lit up at night.
By the way, all the lush greenery in front of the terrace is actually cherry blossoms! There are also cherry trees planted behind the terrace, so it is located between two cherry trees. Every year from late March to April, the cherry trees are in full bloom, making for a cherry blossom-themed workcation.
Otozuregawa Terrace
| address | ： | In front of "Kai Nagato", "Otani Sanso", "Onyu", and "Gyokusenkaku" in Fukagawa Yumoto, Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture |
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It's called "Osoto Heaven." Enjoy walking around the hot spring town.
A strollable road that was created through a series of social experiments starting around 2017
If you're staying at a travel destination for a long time, after 2-3 days you'll inevitably start to feel bored. However, Nagato Yumoto Onsen is a hot spring resort with the theme of "Outdoor Paradise." Rather than just staying in an inn, the resort is dotted with ideas for you to enjoy a leisurely stroll around the hot spring town.
It's also nice that there are benches along the river.
There are a reasonable number of cafes and souvenir shops, so you can enjoy a stroll. To that end, the sidewalks are spacious and dotted with benches where you can sit and rest.
The "Bamboo Forest Stairs" leading from the parking lot to the hot spring town
Nighttime is also a great time to stroll around. Nagato Yumoto Onsen is the first hot spring resort in Japan to have a digitally controlled lighting system. The lights are automatically turned on and off according to sunset and sunrise. What's more, the brightness changes depending on the time of day!
The "Autumn Leaves Staircase" is illuminated, designed to beautifully illuminate the autumn leaves.
The lighting design was done by lighting designer Shiho Nagamachi, who also worked on "Mizuki Shigeru Road" in Tottori and "Midosuji Illumination" in Osaka. Not only does it look stunning, but the warm orange light will instantly soothe your tired body.
In particular, the "Autumn Leaves Stairs," "Bamboo Forest Stairs," and "Stepping Stones and Chiyobashi Bridge" are recommended as they are full of atmosphere.
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