Awara Onsen, known as the 'Backyard of Kansai,' is a famous hot spring area in Fukui Prefecture. It's easy to get to, and the spring water is excellent—great for soothing chronic skin issues and pain. You can really feel the unique atmosphere of a hot spring town here, so I recommend picking a ryokan you like and enjoying the experience!
Awara Onsen | Review by Tina Lai
Other Reviews by Tina Lai
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The vibe inside feels very Showa-era. It’s not a big place, and when it’s crowded it can feel a bit tight, but that actually adds to the local izakaya feel.
Service isn’t especially warm, but they do what they need to do—nothing to complain about. -
The shrine is small, but the atmosphere is very quiet. You can see the main keep of Kumamoto Castle directly, and the view is really nice. A lot of people stop to take a quick photo and pray for good luck, then head out.
It’s mainly to commemorate Kato Kiyomasa, so it’ll resonate more if you’re into history. -
So visually soothing—like a jigsaw-puzzle landscape brought to life.
When the weather’s nice, the whole sea sparkles. Totally worth taking photos.
