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♨️A Sulfur Spring Discovered in 788, Yumori's Milky White Water

Tochigi · Yumori Itaya, Okunikko Yumoto Onsen

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A Sulfur Spring, Straight from the Source

• ♨️A true kakenagashi bath, drawing 100% source water straight from the ryokan's own spring.
• 🌫️Clouded a soft pale green by yunohana mineral particles, this milky-white sulfur spring is its defining trait.
• 🌡️The mild water temperature makes it easy to soak long and unwind from the journey.

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Hanare-no-Yu, an Open-Air Bath for All Seasons

• 🍁Summer greenery, autumn foliage, and a silver winter world — the view changes with every season.
• 🚻One indoor and one outdoor bath each for men and women, always open rather than on a rotating schedule.
• 🌲Surrounded by the nature of Nikko National Park, you can soak in quiet solitude.

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The History of Yumori, Since 788

• 📜Okunikko Yumoto Onsen was discovered in 788 by the monk Shodo, founder of Nikko.
• 🏯During the Edo period, when the Tokugawa shogunate designated official bathhouse keepers, or 'yumori,' Itaya opened its bathhouse.
• 🏅Thanks to its abundant flow and fine water quality, it was designated Japan's first National Health Resort Hot Spring.

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The Head Chef's New-Style Kaiseki

• 🍽️Itaya's gentle 'new kaiseki' blends Japanese sensibility with French technique.
• 🥩The tenderloin steak of Kirifuri Kogen beef, a Tochigi brand, is the most popular dish.
• 🍶The chef carefully refines every dashi stock, crafting a kaiseki that's gentle on the body.

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Nikko's Famous Yuba and Local Flavors

• 🍃Nama-yuba otsukuri, thick Nikko yuba served sashimi-style, is a standout delicacy.
• 🍚Itaya's original sansho-and-chirimen steamed rice has long been a guest favorite.
• 🕕Dinner is served from 6:00 PM and breakfast from 8:00 AM at the private dining room Sanmentei.

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Comfortable Rooms Deep in the Quiet Mountains

• 🛏️15 Japanese-style and 8 Western-style rooms offer both the charm of tatami and the comfort of beds.
• 🏔️Select rooms offer views over the Okunikko onsen landscape.
• 🥂Guests who book directly through the website receive a welcome drink.

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In-House Facilities and a Cozy Lounge

• 🍸Spend a quiet evening at the lounge bar Eva Green.
• 🛍️The gift shop stocks Nikko specialties like yuba and sweets, along with other souvenirs.
• 🅿️On-site parking makes traveling by car easy too.

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Getting to Okunikko Yumoto

• 🚌About 80 minutes by bus from Nikko Station, near Lake Yunoko.
• ⛷️Close to Nikko Yumoto Ski Resort, making it a great choice for winter trips too.
• 🏞️Enjoy the nature of Okunikko, a beloved summer retreat since ages past.

A storied hot spring ryokan in Okunikko Yumoto Onsen, letting a sulfur spring discovered back in 788 flow straight from its source. Pale green, milky-white waters, a new-style kaiseki featuring Nikko yuba, and the quiet of the mountains gently ease away the fatigue of travel.

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