Unazuki Onsen

Unazuki Onsen (宇奈月温泉, Unazuki onsen) is a hot spring resort located in the city of Kurobe, Toyama Prefecture, Japan, at the entrance of the Kurobe Gorge.^[1]

History and description

Unazuki Onsen was opened in the 1923 Taisho period. Over the years, many poets and writers have visited the thermal springs.^[1] There are Ryokan and hotels along the Kurobe River. Unazuki onsen is a sightseeing base of Kurobe Gorge Railway.^[2] Unazuki onsen shares the hot spring water with the nearby Kuronagi Onsen by a 7 km water pipe.

Unazuki Onsen Ski Resort was opened in 1956.

Nearby in the Unazuki International Center is the Selene Museum of Art. The collection features work by Japanese artists; much of the work focuses on the natural environment of the Kurobe Gorge.^[3]

Along the Kurobe River, there are 20 spring sources where the mineral water flows from the ground.^[3]

Water profile

The clear mineral water emerges from the source at 98 °C, pH8.15; the water has a mild sulfur smell.^{[citation needed]}

A communal soaking pool is located in front of the railway station, along with a foot bath.^[3]

Access

Railway

• West Japan Railway Company (JR West) – Hokuriku Shinkansen
  • Kurobe-Unazukionsen
  • Shin-Kurobe
• Toyama Chihō Railway
  • Unazuki Onsen
• Kurobe Gorge Railway

See also

• Kurobe Gorge
• Unazuki, Toyama

References