Musubibito -Tetsuwa Onsen Town with the source hunter Kiriko Toshima -

Know the hot springs with the iron ring, a town of Yukemuri

While listening to the story of the history and efficacy of hot springs by the source hunter Kiriko Toyoshima (Kiriko Toyoshima) about the history and efficacy of hot springs, we will stroll through the alleys of the Tetsuwa Onsen town where hot springs rise. Experience Kannawa Onsen "Mushiyu" between walks, and at the end, 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 Mr. Toshima, who is full of hot spring love.

[Program Outline]
◆Reservation period Thursday, August 1, 2024 -
◆Experience period August Thursday, August 8, 2024 to be held at any time
◆Please contact us on the date of the event.
◆Excluded 4th Thursday (or the next day if it is a public holiday)
◆Time required between 10:30 and 14:30:30 About 2.5 hours
◆Location Tetsuwa Onsen Town
◆Number of people limited to 2 to 4 people
◆Target age 12 years or older
◆Prices
2 participants ¥13,650 / 1 person (tax included)
3 or more participants ¥10,900 / 1 person (tax included)
◆Up to 7 days before the application date
◆Content included in the experience
・Tour of Tetsuwa Onsen Town Guided by Musubibito
・Kannawa Onsen "Mushiyu" experience
・Hell steamed lunch
・Kannawa Onsen Original Tenugui

Know the hot springs with the iron ring, a town of Yukemuri

"Musubibito" Profile
Toriko Toyoshima (Toyoshima): Born in Fukuoka Prefecture, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture
Kiriko Toshima, who grew up in Beppu, grew up in an environment where hot springs are always in their daily lives, and since he was a student, he has been familiar with Tetsuwa Onsen, a school road. While visiting Kannawa Onsen, I noticed that there were hot springs with different spring quality in the same area, and interest in hot springs grew steadily and began to be absorbed. I want more people to know about Kannawa Onsen! I want you to enjoy the hot springs more! I started a guide from the feeling of feeling, and I convey the charm of Tetsurin with the love of hot springs that still overflows.

Walking around the back alley of Tetsuwa Onsen Town

"Beppu Hachiyu"

Take a stroll with Toshima-san at Kannawa Onsen, one of the "Beppu Hachiyu", which is also famous as a hot spring resort. We will guide you through Hiratagawa, which has turned green due to the ingredients of the hot spring, and Yumetake, a device that cools the source naturally, recommended hot spring spots, and hot spring tours 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 hot springs rise.

Kannawa Onsen "Mushiyu" experience

Tetsuwa Onsen Town with the source hunter Kiriko Toshima
It is said that steamed hot water was founded in 1276 in the Kamakura period by a monk, Ippen Shonin. (*1) Lying on the floor covered with a medicinal herb called "Sekisho" in a stone room warmed by the fume of the hot spring, steaming the whole body. While feeling the refreshing scent of Iris, it warms the body from the core and encourages sweating. It is an experience that can be done only because the hot spring of iron ring is a hot boiling spring. (※2)
※1 Reference source: Beppu City Official SIGHTSEEING・ACTIVITIES Website Beppu Tabi (https://beppu-tourism.com/onsen/kannawa-mushiyu/)
※2 Reference source: Kannawa Onsen Official Website | KANNAWAONSEN | Oita Beppu Kannawa Onsen (https://kannawaonsen.com/)

Traditional cooking methods from the Edo period: hot spring "Hell steamed"

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

[Example of Schedule]

Musubibito

10:30
Oguro-ya Ryokan Set
Face-to-face with Musubibito
Experience of Kannawa Mushiyu
Walking around the back alley of Kannawa Onsen
12:00
Choosing Hell steamed ingredients
"Hell steaming" experience (lunch)
13:00
Musubibito Experience Program End

[Notes]
・This is a limited program for guests staying at our hotel.
・Please use the nearby municipal parking lot.
・If there is a light rain or an alarm, the program will be canceled.
・Age Limit: Over 12 years old
・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
※Cancellation due to weather will not be charged a cancellation fee.

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