Hitoyoshi natural hot springs have long history. For instance, there is a record that Tametsugu Sagara, who was one of Daimyos (warlords) and dominated Higo province (located Kumamoto prefecture today) in the Muromachi and Warring States Period, bathed in 1492. This hot spring has a long history of over 500 years.
As 70 years had passed since the first foundation, we excavated the source of hot spring again. All hot spring water used in our hotel comes from Ayuno-sato’s source.
Ayuno-sato provides guests with drinkable hot spring water that only our hotel possessing own source has and that is medically permitted.
Drinking hot spring water, depending on its quality though, is said to affect on chronic constipation, obesity, chronic digestive diseases, diabetes, and so on. The most recommended way to drink is to drink it about an hour before a meal. Especially, it is encouraged for women who are concerned about their chronic constipation and skin problems. Yet, although it is healthy, you must not drink it too much. You are supposed to be allowed drinking it up to 100ml to 200ml at a time, and up to 200ml to 1,000ml a day.
Also, drinking hot spring water should be avoided between after dinner and before going to bed.
Also, we enshrine Japanese guardian gods of the hot springs, “Omuna-no-Mikoto” and “Sukunahiko-no-Mikoto” by the front door, appreciating for opening our own source here and our continuous flourishing as a hot spring hotel.
※The place you can drink hot spring water is limited― only the section by the front door on the first floor. Anywhere else such as the big baths, you are not allowed to drink the water.
Ayuno-sato provides guests with drinkable hot spring water that only our hotel possessing own source has and that is medically permitted.
Whole-body bathing consumes your energy and makes you tired. On the contrary, so-called “Ashiyu,” which is one of the bathing ways you put only your feet into hot springs, or foot-bathing, is less burdens on you organs, and allows you to soak for a long time. Warming your feet also promotes the circulation of your whole body. This way is expected great effects on poor circulation, insomnia, low blood pressure, preventing form having colds, stiff body muscles due to coldness, fatigue, tiredness, swelling, numbness, and so forth.
We equip footbaths filled with 100% natural hot spring water directly from the source, and it flows through the bathtub without recycling. This natural hot spring water is not only relieving your tiredness but also be able to be drunk. We are sure that you also must feel refreshed from your inner body.
The Open-Air Big Bath with Storehouse-like Atmosphere, “Kura-no-Yudono”
”Yamanami-no-Yu,” with beautiful mountain ranges and Kuma-gawa river views
