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Knotbito-Tenwa Onsen Town with the source Hunter Kiyoko Toshima-

Know the hot springs with iron rings, a town of hot springs

Take a stroll through the alleys of the Tetsuwa Onsen town where the hot spring rises while listening to the story of the history and efficacy of the hot spring by the source Hunter Toyoshima Kiriko. Experience Kannawa Onsen "Mushiyu" between strolls, and finally fill your stomach with the hot spring "Hell steamed" to eat. This is an experience program where you can enjoy the deep charm of Kannawa Onsen with the guidance of Toshima, who is full of hot spring love.

[Program Overview]
◆Reservation period Thursday, August 1, 2024
◆Experience period Thursday, August 8, 2024 - Held as needed
◆Please contact us for details.
◆Exclusion Date 4th Thursday (or the next day if it is a holiday)
◆Time between 10:30 and 14:30 Required time: About two and a half hours
◆Location Tetsuwa Onsen Town
◆Limited to 2 to 4 people
◆Age: 12 years or older
◆Fees
　2 participants ¥13,650/1 person (tax included)
　3 or more participants ¥10,900/1 person (tax included)
◆Up to 7 days prior to the application date
◆Contents included in the experience
・Tour of the Tetsuwa Onsen Town, guided by Knotabito
・Kannawa Onsen "Mushiyu" experience
・Hell steamed lunch
・Kannawa Onsen Original Tenugui

Click here for the application form.
Know the hot springs with iron rings, a town of hot springs

"Knotting Vit" profile
Kiriko Toyoshima (Kiriko Toyoshima): Born in Fukuoka Prefecture in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture
Kiriko Toshima, who grew up in Beppu, grew up in an environment where hot springs are always in life, and has been familiar with the Tetsuwa Onsen town, a school road since he was a student. While visiting Kannawa Onsen, I noticed that there were hot springs with different spring quality in the same area, and my interest in hot springs grew steadily and became absorbed in it. I want more people to know Kannawa Onsen! I want you to enjoy the hot spring more! I started the guide with that feeling, and conveyed the charm of the iron ring with the hot spring love that still overflows.

Take a walk behind the alleyways in the Tetsuwa Onsen town

"Beppu Yatsuyu"

Take a stroll with Toshima through Kannawa Onsen, which is also famous as a hot spring resort, one of the "Beppu Yatsuyu". We will introduce you to Hiratagawa, which has turned green due to the components of the hot spring, and Yumetake, a device that cools the source naturally, recommended hot spring spots, and tours of hot springs unique to the local area. You can learn about the history of Kannawa Onsen and the effects of hot springs while visiting the back alleys of the hot spring town where the steam rises.

Kannawa Onsen "Mushiyu" experience

Tetsuwa Onsen Town with the source Hunter Kiyoko Toshima
It is said that steamed hot water was founded in 1276 in the Kamakura period by a monk, Ippen Shonin. (* 1) In a stone room warmed by the fumarole of the hot spring, it lays on a floor filled with medicinal herbs called "sekisho" to steam the whole body. It warms the body from the core and stimulates sweating while feeling the refreshing scent of irises. It is an experience that can only be done because the hot spring of the iron ring is a hot spring. （※2）
※1 See Source: Beppu Tabi, the official SIGHTSEEING・ACTIVITIES website of Beppu (https://beppu-tourism.com/onsen/kannawa-mushiyu/)
※2. Source: Kannawa Onsen Official Website | KANNAWAONSEN | Oita Beppu Kannawa Onsen (https://kannawaonsen.com/)

A hot spring called "Jigokumushi" which is a traditional cooking method from the Edo period.

Hell steaming | Grand Mercure Beppu Bay Resort & Spa
For a long time, Beppu has called dangerous places where hot spring fumaroons, hot muds, hot water, etc. erupts are called "hell", and the cooking method using hot spring steam is called "hell steam". (* 3) In the "Hell steaming" experience, you can choose and add your favorite ingredients such as seafood and meat to bamboo zaru with vegetables. Put the bamboo zaru containing the ingredients in the pot as it is, steam it with a steam of about 100 ° C in about 8 to 10 minutes, and enjoy the hell steamed lunch.
※3 See Source: Beppu Tabi, the official SIGHTSEEING・ACTIVITIES website of Beppu (https://beppu-tourism.com/charm/)

[Example of schedule]

Knot bito

10:30
Oguroya Ryokan Set
Face-to-face
"Kannawa Mushiyu" experience
Walking behind Kannawa Onsen alleyway
12:00
Choosing hell steamed ingredients
"Hell steaming" experience (lunch)
13:00
End of the Knotting Bito Experience Program

[Notes]
・This is a limited program for guests staying at our hotel.
・Please use the municipal parking lot near you.
・If there is a light rain or an alarm, the program will be canceled.
・Age limit: 12 years old or older
・If you are a minor, please be accompanied by a guardian.
・Please refrain from drinking before the experience.
・Application deadline: Up to 7 days ago
・Cancellation fee: 3 days before to 100% on the day
※There is no cancellation fee for cancellation due to weather.

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