A secret gem you won’t find in travel guides. There are lots of hidden hot springs in Japan that get write-ups in travel guides, leading them to become not-so-secret in the end as tourists descend upon them. However, here at SoraNews24, we’re all about revealing the true gems that are often only known by locals, and today we have one that’s not only beautiful but also an affordable place to stay .
Called Jomon Natural Hot Spring Shiraku no Yu , this facility is located in Kawasaki City in Tokyo’s neighbouring Kanagawa Prefecture, and it’s just 30-40 minutes by train from Tokyo Station . ▼ The easiest way to get there is to get off at Yako Station, two stations past JR Kawasaki Station, and from there it’s a six-minute walk. The area in front of the station is quite lively with restaurants, supermarkets and drug stores, but after a short walk, the scenery transforms into a quiet residential neighbourhood.
Then, a forest of trees suddenly comes into view, with the entrance to the accommodation facility glowing faintly in the distance, inviting you to step into a different world. This is the Kawasaki Lifelong Training Centre , a facility that accommodates guests for overnight training courses, seminars, meetings, social gatherings..
.and regular overnight stays. The Shiraku no Yu hot spring is attached to this facility so guests have unlimited access to it during opening hours throughout their stay.
First, though, you have to check in at reception and pay the accomm.
