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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?

September 6th is ' Iwamuro Onsen and the KUROYU Day '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

Yumoto-ya

Hasegawa
Sake shop

Tourist facility
Iwamuroya

0R46 igashi→
hata nge
ki-K cha
Ma Interconvenience store

Yakushido

TheIwamuro
Onsen
KUROYUrange.

Reigan-no-yu
Souce-of-Spring Park

Shoukon ShrinGS

IwamuroSlow Hostel

Bougainvillea

Koi Koi（Motsu-yaki (barbecued oﬀal) / Yakitori）

Shimowataya■Kuroyu products: sales andsupply outlets.

Hamamatsu-ya

Yunosato Park（Ramen / Okonomiyaki）

Bar Ring
wamuro Toritsuta（Yakitori）※The shops sales
procedures varydepending on theproducts.
Please see inside fordetails.

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

convenience store

Japanese dining
Mugiwara
Ai to Shiro (indigo dyeing)
Shuseki-an (Kaiseki cuisine)

Pit Inn Ei
MarinaKadoya Etsudo

Iwamuro（confectionery）

Wadaya Winds

KOKAJIYA（Italian）

Matsu-ya

Takashima-ya

Hohotrain station →Gelateria Regalo
Western-stylerestaurant Verde

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

La Bistecca

Komatsu-ya（Farmhouse restaurant）（rice crackers）

Iwamuro Confectionery

Ananda（Cafe＆yoga）

FujiyaIwamuro Shrine

Public hall

Wata-ya■Kofujiya（confectionery）

Seven Snack Bar
Hiyotsuma
ﬁreﬂy site

Shuryo TARO
Yume-yaSushi Kame
Minamoto

Polaris (glass workshop)
Watazen

Small Ryokan
Komatsuya

Koshi no Yado
Takashimaya

The warmth of woodTel.（0256）82-2021

Tel.（0256）82-2001

Tel.（0256）82-5533

Hamamatsuya

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

Snack Naka
Maki Taxi

Iwamuro Onsen
Ryokan Association

Police substation

Iwamuro train station →in Iwamuroya, Iwamuro
Tourist Facilities, Niigata City

IwamuroRehabilitation Hospital

I W A M U R O
O N S E N
kuroyu-series map

Iwamuro Kuroyu
beer sales shop

Dairo no Yu
Shugetsu Temple

Osugi rose garden

Kappo Ryokan
Matsuya

Iwamuro Onsen

Menmentei

Tel.（0256）82-5120

Tel.（0256）82-2015

Tel.（0256）82-0001

YumotoyaWataya〒953-0104
96-1 Iwamuro Onsen,
Nishikan-ku, Niigata
CityTel.0256-82-5715