Kakizore Onsen Keikoku no Yado Ichikawa

"Ichikawa Inn, a hot spring inn, is a 15-minute drive from Minami Kiso Station or about 40 minutes from the Nakatsugawa Interchange, and it is a perfect base for exploring the scenic wonders of Kakizore Gorge, including Kirigataki Falls and the Koiji Suspension Bridge. It is also available for day use. The water in the hot spring is acidic and infused with radon, and as the radon gas is absorbed into the body, it promotes excretion of uric acid, leading to this hot spring being called ""Tsufu no Yu"" (spring for gout). The cuisine served at the inn is centered on seasonal ingredients, such as tree buds, wild plants, and highland vegetables, and the inn's Char Ramen, prepared in a way that eliminates the fishy odor typical of river fish, and Iwana Mabushi Don, rice steamed with char, are highly regarded. The local sake, Somazake, is also available."