【奈良 洞川温泉】お得な切符で行く！レトロな温泉郷と大自然に癒される一泊二日のひとり旅｜奈良県吉野郡天川村｜食べ歩き｜観光｜桝源旅館

【奈良 洞川温泉】お得な切符で行く！レトロな温泉郷と大自然に癒される一泊二日のひとり旅｜奈良県吉野郡天川村｜食べ歩き｜観光｜桝源旅館

Hello! This is Bubu Tabi, and I’ve arrived at Kintetsu Abeno Station! It’s early September, and the summer days are still lingering. Today, I’m heading to Dorogawa Onsen! First, I get a discount ticket at the ticket counter! I purchased the Dorogawa Onsen/Mitarai Valley Walking Ticket! This ticket offers discounted round-trip train and bus fares from major Kintetsu stations to Dorogawa Onsen. It’s valid for four days, making it convenient for overnight trips. I immediately use this ticket and head to the ticket gate. First, I head to Shimoichiguchi Station, where the bus to Dorogawa Onsen departs. The train departs at 8:50 AM, right on schedule. I’m off, seeing Abeno Harukas see me off! It’s been a while since I’ve traveled like this, rumbling along on a train. The view outside the window slowly changes, giving me a real sense of adventure! After an hour of riding, I’m finally at Shimoichiguchi Station. From here, it’s another 70-minute bus ride to Dorogawa Onsen. This secluded hot spring resort is nestled in the mountains at an altitude of 820 meters, surrounded by nature. Today, I ‘m heading there eager to escape the electromagnetic waves of the city and fully enjoy nature!!! Incidentally, buses run very infrequently, so I recommend checking in advance. Today, I arrived on time, so I was able to board the bus right away. ♪ Within minutes of starting , I was greeted by idyllic scenery. ♪ The clear river water was also soothing. After a while, I entered a mountain road. The road is quite narrow. Driving by myself is scary. An oncoming vehicle approached, but the driver’s skillful technique allowed us to maneuver through it, and we arrived at this high altitude! The scenery is beautiful, like driving on a driveway. ♪ The bus then went up and down, crossing several mountains, and drove for 70 minutes. Finally, we arrived safely at our final destination, Dorogawa Onsen! I thought 70 minutes was quite long, but the time flew by as I enjoyed the scenery. ♪ The current temperature in Dorogawa Onsen is 27°C. It was midsummer-like heat in Osaka, but I felt like I was on a trip in early summer. I hadn’t eaten anything since morning, so I was hungry. So, I decided to head to the hot spring town. It had a retro, nostalgic feel. The paper lanterns created a unique atmosphere. By the way, this was a souvenir shop, and they were selling rainbow trout food for 100 yen. Oh, I also spotted a sign for Daranisuke! Daranisuke is an old-fashioned, all-purpose stomach medicine sold everywhere in Dorogawa Onsen. Despite being a travel lover, I have a weak stomach, so I often use up my stomach medicine before the expiration date, which is why I’m curious. Before I knew it, I’d arrived at my destination, Kamekiyo. It’s a popular restaurant serving grilled sweetfish! However, summer is Dorogawa Onsen’s busiest season. There was a sign announcing that they’ll be closing more frequently from September. The fish looked plump and delicious. I wanted to eat it robatayaki! So, I changed my plans and decided to have lunch at a nearby restaurant. There was a line, so I waited about 20 minutes before entering. I was surprised when I sat down! Even though there was no air conditioner, it was incredibly cool! And, wow, the river visible from the window was just too beautiful! It had such a mystical color that it felt like I was being sucked in. There were so many fish swimming around! The barley tea tasted so much better than usual. The natural coolness was amazing♪ The menu was typical mountain village cuisine, and everything looked delicious. Since we were having dinner at the inn today, I wondered whether to have something light… or to eat something hearty… After much deliberation, I decided on tempura. I always crave tempura when I’m in the mountains. It’s healthy and packed with vegetables! I started right away. The side dishes were so delicious!!! A taste of my mother’s cooking that I could never replicate!! I’d be so happy if I could eat side dishes like this every day at home♪ It felt like the ultimate home-cooked taste♪ The omelet was also incredibly delicious, with dried shiitake mushrooms and beans. It was heavy, and seemed to weigh about the same as two eggs. The tempura was crispy and the vegetables were sweet! There were even two large shrimps buried in the vegetables. This was a vinegared dish, but the ingredients, shimeji mushrooms and konnyaku, are unusual. Each dish is handmade and truly delicious. Apparently, this restaurant has been around since the Taisho era. I highly recommend this restaurant! Savor the flavors of the mountain village! Thank you for the meal! With a full stomach, I walked through the hot spring town and discovered my hot spring inn. Isn’t it so charming and lovely? This is the main building. I’m staying in the annex, but I’ll show you more when it’s time to check in. Wow, the water here is so clear. A river runs through the hot spring town, so if you turn down a side street, you’ll immediately see this view. The water is surprisingly cold. There are many inns in the center of the hot spring town, and as you’d expect, all of them have open windows and entrances. There are information boards here and there explaining the history, which is fun! Apparently, Dorogawa Onsen was a post town that flourished as a base for Shugendo pilgrims. Apparently , the reason there are so many verandas at the inns in Dorogawa Onsen is so that ascetics can all get ready at the same time. This was also written on the signboard. Since I still have time before check-in, I decide to do some sightseeing. I walk through the hot spring town and along the road. It’s about 20 minutes from the hot spring town to my destination, but there’s not a single person walking, so I felt uneasy the whole way. However, as I kept walking, I finally found a parking lot…! Finally! I arrived at the gorogoro water source! This is a very famous spring in Dorogawa. Water! Water! I’m thirsty after all that walking! I need to bring a plastic bottle. Just a little turn of the tap and the water pours out with force. I immediately ate! Huh? It’s not as cold as I thought it would be. But it’s mellow and delicious! The walk made it even more delicious. There was also a tea shop nearby. There’s a waterfall nearby, so I decide to go and check it out. Google Maps says it’s a 6-minute walk. But once again, the road looks like a prefectural road. Am I right? After walking a while, I could see the waterfall, but there was no path. The map said it was here… I guess I took the wrong path after all… But I didn’t want to go back and walk all the way again… Thinking this, I trudged back, and to my surprise, I discovered the stairs that had been hidden by the trees earlier! Wow, relief!!! (My second joy of the day) I walked down the trail with relief and finally reached the stream.♪ The water was so beautiful, I was moved. It was so clear, it felt like I was looking through glass. And here was the “Kajika Falls” I wanted to visit! The waterfall basin was breathtakingly beautiful!! The bluest and clearest I saw all day. It’s a small waterfall, but it’s powerful and impressive.♪ The autumn leaves would be beautiful if there were more fallen leaves.♪ The water was so beautiful that I couldn’t stop staring at it for a while. Sorry for the shaky camera. It ‘s so clear you could really drink it.♪ I was so satisfied with the soothing waterfall, so I decided to walk back along the trail. Actually, I only just found out there was a walking trail because it wasn’t shown on Google Maps. There were also some lovely little paths like walking courses. However, the path through the forest was dark and scary. Feeling like an explorer, I continued walking through nature for 20 minutes. I returned to the hot spring town♪ My legs were already exhausted. I wanted to check in quickly. I bought some Gorogoro Cider to drink at the inn. I looked for one that was chilled, not at room temperature♪ Incidentally, I bought it from a Daranisuke shop called Zenitani Syokakudo♪ Today I’m staying at the annex of Masugen Ryokan. I chose this one because I could choose my room even if I was alone and the view from the window was lovely♪ The nostalgic atmosphere is wonderful. The room doesn’t have a bath or toilet, but I’m the type who enjoys inconveniences, so it’s not a problem. The veranda was so cozy that I spent the entire stay there. Even though it was September, the red maple trees were beautiful. There was an air conditioner, but it was cool even without it. The view from the window was so charming that I felt like a Meiji-era literary figure. After relaxing in my room, I headed to the hot spring. The building is 70 years old. The windows were open, letting in fresh air and feeling great. I came at a good time! The hot spring felt great! The bathtub was small, but I was able to relax without running into anyone. For dinner, I had a private room, which was perfect for me. Even though I ate too much at lunch, I was already hungry after all the walking. The kaiseki ryori (kaiseki course) meal included tofu made with Nara’s famous spring water and grilled sweetfish. It also included local Nara beef! There was also tempura. Some of you may have noticed, but the menu overlaps with the lunch menu. Actually, I booked the wrong plan… I thought I’d reserved the Yamato Beef Sukiyaki Plan (18,000 yen) . It was a little chilly that night, perfect weather for sukiyaki… I ‘m a little depressed about my unexpected mistake. But the sweetfish was fluffy and delicious. These matches bring back memories. They’re all lighters these days, aren’t they? By the way, I’m currently enjoying the most popular “Yamato Beef” Kaiseki Plan (18,000 yen), which uses the same local beef as the sukiyaki. The fat was sweet, and it was delicious! Finally, dessert! ♪ I got the wrong order, but everything was delicious! ♪ Thank you for the meal! After dinner, I put on my geta sandals and strolled around the hot spring town at night. The illuminated hot spring town was magical, and it felt like I’d traveled back in time. The atmosphere at the inn where I was staying was completely different from the daytime. Even inside my room, I could hear the sound of people walking through the hot spring town, so I kept looking out the window, enjoying the lingering sound. These days, when I stay at a nice inn, I don’t even turn on the lights. It was a good night. Good night. Good morning. After breakfast, I set off again, full of energy. After dinner, I was served coffee on the veranda. The air was cooler in the morning, so the hot coffee tasted even better. I also received a bowl of water as a souvenir. Today, I decided not to walk too far and instead sightsee near the hot spring town. I didn’t notice it yesterday, but I found this spot. When I looked inside, I was amazed by the number of rainbow trout! And they were quite large. A local told me that the area around the hot spring town is a no-fishing zone, so there are a lot of large rainbow trout there. I continued walking and arrived at Ryusenji Temple. This temple has a history of 1,300 years and is said to be home to the dragon god. Apparently, this is where ascetics purify themselves before their training. The pond’s water is said to be spring-fed, and its beauty is no wonder it’s home to the dragon god. The water is incredibly clear. As I was admiring the surface, it finally started to rain. Perhaps it’s because the dragon god is the god of water, so it’s considered auspicious . Further along, I discovered a spring. Among the piles of coins that had been thrown in, there was a spot where the water was bubbling. The dragon ceiling painting, which I was most looking forward to, was closed due to service, but the water in the temple grounds was crystal clear everywhere, creating a truly sacred atmosphere. Perhaps it was thanks to the gods that we even managed to see a brief moment of sunshine. After praying at Ryusenji Temple, I headed to Karigane Bridge from the temple grounds, but the mountain path was much tougher than I’d imagined (lol). It’s a 10-minute climb, so I recommend wearing sneakers! After continuing the climb, out of breath, I arrived at Karigane Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in Tenkawa Village. The rain suddenly got heavier. The sky was completely white. I can’t see the sunny day from earlier at all (lol) , but the view of Dorogawa Onsen town from the bridge I wanted to see is so beautiful! There are many red roofs, and it looks retro even from above. On the way back, I was a little scared of slipping… I made it back to the hot spring town safely! I’m tired from walking, so I decide to take a short break at a cafe. There was no one there, so I got a great seat. Unfortunately, it was raining, but the moist hot spring town was lovely. The menu looked like this. Summer strawberries are a specialty of Tenkawa Village, right? I was curious! So, I ordered the summer strawberry shaved ice (700 yen)! However , the syrup was served separately, which was a little different from what I expected (lol). The shaved ice was topped with condensed milk. There had been no music the whole time, but suddenly, a Mrs. song started playing, which surprised me a little (lol). It seems this cafe also allows coworking space. But listening to popular tunes while looking out at the hot spring town was refreshing and nice. Delicious! The ice was so fluffy! Summer strawberries are refreshing and pair perfectly with ice. ♪ I didn’t notice it because of the syrup, but the ice alone was shockingly delicious! Is this… chunky water? Natural mountain water? It’s so delicious I could gobble it down on its own! Feeling the fresh air while eating it doubled the flavor. ♪ I ate it all in one go. ♪ Thank you for the meal! The rain let up, so we set off again. Today is the first day of a three-day weekend, so it seems like a lot of stores are open. Watermelon is cheap! Kamesei, which was closed yesterday, had a huge line. By the way, it seemed like the number of people suddenly increased at lunchtime…? Kiraku Kyubei is also very popular! (I’m glad I went yesterday.) Wow, even though it’s deep in the mountains, I didn’t expect it to be this crowded, even on a holiday. I’m a big fan of crowds, so this is my trip. I also went to a limestone cave I wanted to visit, but there was a huge line at the monorail station! Apparently , there were 50 people and it was about an hour wait. (There would definitely be 50 people there…) You can walk to the cave, but it’s a 40-minute round trip. I was discouraged when I saw the steep slope of the monorail. Actually, I’ve been to the cave once before, about 10 years ago, so I gave up this time and went to a nearby persimmon leaf sushi restaurant instead♪ There are several persimmon leaf sushi restaurants in Dorogawa Onsen, and they have good reviews, so I had been interested♪ The menu looks like this. I bought 2 salmon and 3 mackerel as individual items♪ It’s great that they have tea, just like at home♪ First, the classic mackerel. When I opened the package, I was hit with the faint scent of the leaves. It’s a very calming aroma. And the mackerel looked delicious…! Let’s eat !!!!!!!!!!! Delicious! The rice is firm!!! The rice is crumbly and so delicious!! The mackerel has a slight saltiness that goes perfectly with the rice. ♪ This may be the most delicious persimmon leaf sushi I’ve ever eaten… As an aside, Dorogawa has a long-standing local dish called honoha sushi. Apparently, only in June, they serve sushi made with honoha leaves instead of persimmon leaves . ♪ After eating, it was like kashiwa mochi. Thank you for the meal. ♪ It was so delicious that I took some home. (The salmon was sold out.) Since I had some time before the bus departed, I decided to buy some souvenirs to take home. ♪ I’ve been into sliced ​​bread lately, so I looked for jam. Apparently it’s handmade and additive-free. I bought two kinds of local ingredients! I’m totally hooked on summer strawberries. ♪ I’d like to try some fresh sometime. As the time was approaching, I returned to the bus stop, but there was a huge queue to get on the bus!!! I managed to get on with only a few seats left. I really prefer the quiet and calm atmosphere of Dorogawa Onsen. But it felt like I was stepping back in time and having a great time at Dorogawa Onsen♪ I was only able to bask in the afterglow for a short while. The Blue Symphony that I wanted to board from Shimoichiguchi Station was fully booked. The Blue Symphony is a luxurious tourist train that you can ride for an additional fee on top of the express ticket. It’s sad that I couldn’t get on even though it stops right in front of me. If you’re planning on riding on a weekend, make sure to make a reservation! So, I took a leisurely express train back to Osaka. Next time, I’ll stay overnight and enjoy it on a weekday! Thank you for watching until the end♪

できるだけ都会から離れたところに行きたくて、
奈良県の洞川温泉に行ってきました！
吹き抜けの縁側、木造の長屋や旅館、あちこちに飾ってある提灯など、
明治や江戸にタイムスリップしたみたいで癒されました♪
水の綺麗さにもびっくりです。かじかの滝はほんとにオススメです♪

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