Wado Mineral Spring

An ancient hot spring which began being used for therapeutic bathing at the same time Takeda Shingen opened the Wado Mine. Records state that local people have long used its waters as an eye medicine and to treat wounds. The oldest of the Seven Hot Springs of Chichibu, Wadokosen is said to be the origin of the phrase Yakushi no yu (hot spring of the Healing Buddha) often used to describe hot springs with miraculous healing properties. The simple sulfur cold mineral spring's waters are colorless and said to be supremely effective and soothing a fatigued body. They are also gentle on the skin and can even be used to bathe a baby. The spring is used exclusively by hot spring inn but the inn's bathhouse is open to non-guests as well. The Chichibu area has many souvenirs to entice visitors, but kurisuke bean paste cakes made with local maple sugar are particularly recommended. There is much natural beauty in the area for visitors to enjoy, such as Tsukinoishi Momiji Park, famous for its fall foliage; and taking a Nagatoro Line Kudari downriver rafting tour in a traditional wooden boat.

Spot details

Address: Saitama Chichibu-shi Kuroya 813 Map
Area: Around Chichibu Area
Phone: 0494233611
Water type: Simple sulfur cold mineral spring
Temperature of spring: 10.5℃
property: nerve pain, muscle soreness, aid recovery from fatigue, sensitivity to cold, skin diseases, Stress, cutsetc
Number of source springs: 1
Amount of water flow: 3.5l/min
Number of public baths: [indoor bath] Men and women each 1
[outdoor bath] Men and women each 1
Number of day trip bathhouses: [indoor bath]one men's bath and one women's bath
[outdoor bath]one men's bath and one women's bath