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What is a rare mall spring in the world? Let's experience it at Asahi-yu!
Hokkaido is dotted with many hot spring resorts, but the quality of these springs varies widely. Among them, there are many "mall springs" in the Tokachi region, which are rare in the world.
What exactly is a mall spring?
Let's experience its amazingness at "Natural Hot Spring Asahi-yu," which boasts of its deep-rooted popularity among the locals.
Asahi-yu has a long history, having first opened in 1948. At one time, its existence was threatened due to the owner's absence, but it was revived in response to the passionate voices of its fans. This episode also shows that it is a popular hot spring bathhouse.
The secret of Asahi-yu's popularity is the quality of the spring water. It is an alkaline simple hot spring called a mall spring, and it contains plenty of organic matter from corroded plants. The hot spring water is free-flowing and is not heated or watered at all. The abundance of hot water allows the hot spring to keep flowing out of the hot water outlets on the sides of the bathtubs.
When you soak in the beautiful amber-colored water, which is a characteristic of molle spring water, you will feel many air bubbles sticking to your skin. This is a sign that the water is fresh hot spring water. The tactile sensation of the lukewarm water is also worth mentioning. It is truly a natural treatment for beautiful skin. The water is so smooth that you need to be careful not to slip when getting out of the bathtub.
The rich nature of Tokachi has created this mall spring. It is worth experiencing at least once, whether you are a fan of hot springs or not.
Natural Hot Spring Asahi-yu
Location: 14-19 Higashi 3-jo Minami, Obihiro City, Hokkaido
Tel: 0155-24-1933
What exactly is a mall spring?
Let's experience its amazingness at "Natural Hot Spring Asahi-yu," which boasts of its deep-rooted popularity among the locals.
Asahi-yu has a long history, having first opened in 1948. At one time, its existence was threatened due to the owner's absence, but it was revived in response to the passionate voices of its fans. This episode also shows that it is a popular hot spring bathhouse.
The secret of Asahi-yu's popularity is the quality of the spring water. It is an alkaline simple hot spring called a mall spring, and it contains plenty of organic matter from corroded plants. The hot spring water is free-flowing and is not heated or watered at all. The abundance of hot water allows the hot spring to keep flowing out of the hot water outlets on the sides of the bathtubs.
When you soak in the beautiful amber-colored water, which is a characteristic of molle spring water, you will feel many air bubbles sticking to your skin. This is a sign that the water is fresh hot spring water. The tactile sensation of the lukewarm water is also worth mentioning. It is truly a natural treatment for beautiful skin. The water is so smooth that you need to be careful not to slip when getting out of the bathtub.
The rich nature of Tokachi has created this mall spring. It is worth experiencing at least once, whether you are a fan of hot springs or not.
Natural Hot Spring Asahi-yu
Location: 14-19 Higashi 3-jo Minami, Obihiro City, Hokkaido
Tel: 0155-24-1933
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Hokkaido Sightseeing Tortoise Writer Bubu-Neko
I'm "Bubaneko," a writer with many connections to Hokkaido's sights and tourist facilities. There are many wonderful resources, even the ones we take for granted when we live in Hokkaido. I will be sharing these wonderful attractions of Hokkaido with you.
