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Iwamuro Onsen is the birthplace ofgeigi (Geisha) in Niigata Prefecture.
Since ancient times, Iwamuro Onsen s Yahiko
Shrine has been a centre of worship and has
prospered as a stopover on the Hokkoku Kaido. It isalso known as the birthplace of geigi in Niigata
Prefecture, with many famous geigi having gained
fame as far back as the Edo period (1603-1868).
These geigi receive mention in the Iwamuro Jinku (acelebratory song). The geigi, who are trained indancing, singing, shamisen and other instruments,
entertain and enliven the banqueting room with theirart, as well as proﬀering sake and telling elegant
tales. These uplifting moments brighten up any
journey and are unique to Iwamuro Onsen. Why notcome and experience the emotional culture of thetatami room?

If only we had made a pilgrimage toYahiko when we were young…
（Hayoshitaya Yoshitaya）
A friend found her and asked her tocome closer, but if she wasextremely wicked, there was no reply（Hayoshitaya Yoshitaya）◉Enquiries ／ Iwamuro Onsen Tourist Association ☎0256-82-5715

Why not take aleisurely stroll
through our spa
town?

Iwamuro “KUROYU”
beer sales shop

Yumotoya

TheIwamuro
Onsen
KUROYUrange.

Hasegawa Sake shop

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Ma Interc
convenience store

Tourist facility
Iwamuroya

Yakushido◉Spring water composition: sulphur-containing sodium and calcium chloride natural spring water.
（Hypertonic / Weakly alkaline / High-temperature spring)

Reigan-no-yu
Souce-of-Spring Park

Shokon Shrin

IwamuroSlow Hostel
Koi Koi

Bougainvillea■Kuroyu products: sales andsupply outlets.

（Motsu-yaki (barbecued oﬀal) / Yakitori）

Yunosato Park

Shimowataya

Iwamuro Onsen is also known as the wild geese hot spring as it said that the spring was discovered
after geese were found to use the water for healing their wounds. It is renowned for its many beneﬁcial
eﬀects, including cut-healing, improved circulation and the relief of atopic dermatitis. The water has astrong salty scent with a sulphur-derived hydrogen sulphide odour, which thoroughly warms the body andmaintains the warmth of the spring water. Furthermore, the hypertonic nature of the water allows it topenetrate the skin easily, so you can experience the unique sensation of the 'hot spring - truly a
blessing from nature. Another feature of Iwamuro onsen is its "KUROYU"(black water). The reason for
the "KUROYU" is that sulphur and iron combine to form iron sulphide. The ﬁne black particles adhere tothe sluice and bathtubs, and may even turn the soles of the feet and other parts of the body black, but
we hope you will enjoy this as one of the characteristics of Iwamuro onsen.

IwamuroThe mineral composition of the black spring water varies depending on the facilities of each inn or hotel and the natural conditions on the day.

Japanese dining
Mugiwara

Hamamatsuya
Marina※The shops sales
procedures varydepending on theproducts.
Please see inside fordetails.

convenience store
GSBar Ring（Yakitori）

Iwamuro Toritsuta（Ramen / Okonomiyaki）

Pit Inn Ei

Shuseki-an

Kadoya Etsudo（confectionery）

Wadaya Winds

KOKAJIYA（Italian）

MatsuyaTakashimaya

Hoho

La Bistecca

Komatsuyastation →Gelateria Regalo
Western-stylerestaurant
Verde（Farmhouse restaurant）（rice crackers）

Iwamuro Confectionery

Ananda（Cafe＆yoga）

Iwamuro Shrine

FujiyaShion

Public hall

Wataya■Kofujiya（confectionery）

Seven Snack Bar
Maki Credit Union
Hiyotsuma
ﬁreﬂy site

Shuryo TARO
Yume-ya Sushi Kame

Polaris (glass workshop)
WatazenMinamoto
Snack NakaI W A M U R O
O N S E N
kuroyu-series map

Small Ryokan
Komatsuya

Koshi no Yado
Takashimaya

The warmth of woodTel.（0256）82-2021

Tel.（0256）82-2001

Tel.（0256）82-5533

Kappo Ryokan
Matsuya

Iwamuro Onsen

Menmentei

Tel.（0256）82-5120

Tel.（0256）82-2015

Tel.（0256）82-0001

Hamamatsuya

Echigo Plain andYahiko Mountain Range
HohoTel.（0256）82-4126

Maki Taxi
police substation

Iwamuro station →Iwamuro Rehabilitation
Hospital

Iwamuro Onsen Ryokan Association（in Iwamuroya, Iwamuro Tourist Facilities, Niigata City）
96-1, Iwamuro Onsen, Nishikanku, Niigata city 953-0104 ☎0256-82-5715

遊雁の湯Yumotoya

WatayaIwamuro Onsen Ryokan Association

Kappo Ryokan
Minamoto no hot spring

Tel.（0256）82-4266