In the 12th century the Heike
Clan battled the rival Genji Clan to establish political
superiority but were eventually defeated. In defeat, the
Heike Clan took refuge in the area known as Yunishigawa Onsen
(Yunishigawa Hot Spring) in Tochigi Prefecture. The Heike
Clan started a new life for themselves in this area, and
even today there
are still traces of their presence in the area's local customs.
Visitors can experience what it must have been like during
the lives of the 19th century Heike families by strolling
among the traditional thatched-roof dwellings in the village
as well as wandering around the grounds of Yudonosan Shrine
and Takushido Temple. Yunishigawa Onsen is also full of natural
beauty and visitors can venture to see the Kirifuri (Raining
Mist) Falls and Ryuo Canyon.
Ryokan with Hot Springs (There is an onsen tax of about 150 yen to 500
yen or more per person at many ryokans)
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Price Per Guest Based on Double Occupancy
(See ryokan page for meals included.)
Ryokan with Hot Springs
