Awazu Onsen

Awazu Onsen is the oldest hot spring resort in Hokuriku, and is said to have been founded by Taicho Daishi, a high priest and founder of Mt. Awazu Onsen boasts a history of 1,300 years since its opening.

The “Oshobe love story” handed down from the Edo period (1603-1867) in Awazu Onsen is a tale of great love between a young man and woman. As a result, many lovers have visited the area.

A hot spring resort with 1,300 years of history

The legend tells that Taicho Taishi, the founder of Mt. Hakusan, received a prophecy in a spiritual dream while he was training in Hakusan, and when he dug a sacred spring in the village, hot spring water began to gush out.

The water from Mt. Hakusan is 100% pure glauber’s salt spring and has excellent efficacy, delivering plenty of active ingredients to the body and leaving it smooth to the touch.

Awazu’s inns dig their own hot springs, and the quality and temperature of the water differs slightly from inn to inn, making it fun to compare the hot spring water at each inn.

Onsen with a Venerable Sacred Power

The hot spring originates from Mt. Hakusan, a sacred mountain led by the great priest Taicho, and is a 100% pure sodium sulfate spring. Its vasodilating action is effective for chronic diseases such as neuralgia, hypertension, muscular pain, and hemorrhoids.

The water is clear and colorless with a smooth texture, and when taken in the mouth, it has a subtle salt aroma and sour taste. The freshness of the water makes it ideal for drinking.

The fragrance of the hot water, which gushes out in torrents and drifts in the air, is absorbed into the body through the suction action. Its efficacy is so outstanding that it attracts visitors from all over the country.

The active ingredients of the hot spring, which promote metabolism and bring about beautiful skin, are also known as “beauty water,” attracting many female fans.

Awazu Onsen’s Love Story

The “Oshobe Love Story,” which has been handed down for more than 400 years, is a tale of love between a servant girl, Osue, and an innkeeper’s servant, Takematsu.

When Osoe tries to climb the pine tree at the inn to get to Takematsu’s room, she falls down and causes a big commotion, but as a result, Osoe’s feelings are conveyed to Takematsu and the two are destined to be together after many twists and turns.

As a result, Takematsu was able to feel O-sue’s feelings for him, and after many twists and turns, the two were destined to be united. It is said that thousands of couples have found love at Awazu Onsen as a result of this story, and the area is also known as a “sacred place for lovers.

Awazu Onsen has a long history of flourishing as a place for people to heal and fall in love. Even though times have changed, the charm and atmosphere of the hot springs have remained unchanged.