Follow the soundof the river.

Your stay continues beyond the inn.

You needn’t go farto discover more.

Enjoy a soak, then a rest in your room. Afterwards, wander through Furumachi, the heart of Shiobara Onsen.

Pause by the river, dip your feet in a footbath or stop for something sweet. Leave your schedule open and discover the town’s small pleasures.

Spring shoots, summer greenery and autumn leaves. Enjoy the changing scenery at your own pace.

Watch the water flow and take a deep breath. After your soak, spend a little time in the everyday life of this riverside town.

A bridge across the Hoki River behind Shiobara Monogatari-kan. Visit in the autumn foliage season, or when the banks are lush and green.

Discover the town’s history, then rest your feet in the riverside footbath. Browse the shop, café and local produce stand too.

Walk slowly with your feet in warm spring water. Discover another way to enjoy Shiobara’s hot springs.

Pause for a sweet treat on your walk. Try chestnut-filled onsen manju as a snack or a souvenir.

A casual restaurant serving Shiobara’s soup yakisoba. Stop by when your walk around town gives you an appetite.

Take your time along the tree-lined approach. This historic temple in the hot-spring town offers a quiet moment with Shiobara’s past.

Venture beyond the hot-spring town to explore Shiobara’s bridges and scenery. A car or local bus can help you get around.

Look out over the green gorge and flowing Hoki River from this suspension bridge. Enjoy the river breeze on a longer outing.

A sweeping suspension bridge overlooking the lake and surrounding hills. Enjoy Shiobara’s changing scenery, from fresh greenery to autumn colors.

Return to Masudaya for another soak. Listen to the water and remember the sights from your walk.