Enjoy footbaths and food stall villages on foot! Awara Yunomachi Station

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Image courtesy of Fukui Prefectural Tourism Federation
Awara Onsen is one of the most popular hot spring resorts in Fukui Prefecture, and is popular as an out-of-the-way place in the Kansai region! The following is an introduction to sightseeing spots around Awara Yunomachi Station on the Echizen Railway Mikuni-Ashihara Line, the gateway to Awara Onsen.

Enjoy a footbath and food stall village all in one place! Awara Yunomachi Station

The nearest station to the hot spring resort is Awara Yunomachi Station, which is about 40 minutes from JR Fukui Station on the Echizen Railway Mikuni-Ashihara Line, a local train line connected to the station. For those coming by Hokuriku Shinkansen, it is also only a 15-minute drive or bus ride from JR Awaraonsen Station. As soon as you get off the train, you will be greeted by an information board featuring the local characters "Yumorimachi Brothers"♪ The attraction of Awara Yunomachi Station is that you can enjoy a footbath and a food stall village in one place!
MAP in front of the station square

Awara Yunomachi Station is a 2-minute walk from the station! Ashiyu" for a casual onsen experience!

For those who want to enjoy hot spring baths in a casual manner, be sure to stop by Ashiyu, a free footbath facility located right outside the station. You can enjoy three different types of hot spring water in five different bathtubs. The bathtubs are made of Fukui's Shakudani stone, which turns blue when wet. 5 bathtubs, including an open-air style and a sunken kotatsu style, have different qualities and effects, so be sure to try them all when you visit.
Image courtesy of Fukui Prefectural Tourism Federation

Please use Yumigami brothers' towels!

Gonzo-kun", the third son of the Yumogi brothers, and "Tsuyako-chan", the eldest daughter.

You can bring your own towels, but you can also get towels with Awara City's official character "Yumogi Brothers" on them, which can be purchased from the vending machine inside the museum! We also recommend them as souvenirs♪ Why not get a cute towel for 300 yen?

This is also a 2-minute walk from the station! Yukemuri Yokocho" where you can enjoy the food stall village.

Awara Onsen Yatai Mura Yukemuri Yokocho (Awara Hot Spring Stall Village) is located next to Ashiyu, just a short walk from Awara Yunomachi Station. Each stall is small, with only about 10 seats, but you can enjoy a wide variety of food stalls, such as shish-kebabs, chicken wings, oden, ramen noodles, and more. The stalls are loved by tourists and locals alike, so it is a great place to interact with locals.
Entrance to Yumemuri Yokocho

Nostalgic at night,,

Image courtesy of Fukui Prefectural Tourism Federation

At night, red lanterns are lit to create a nostalgic atmosphere. Try wearing a yukata (light cotton kimono) and take a picture.

Lunch and sweets coupon" for walking around town

"Awara Onsen Lunch and Sweets Tour Coupon" is a 6-pack of coupons that includes "gourmet", "snack", "onsen egg making experience", and 3 other benefits. The coupons can be purchased for 1,600 yen (tax included) at the Ashiharaonsen Station Tourist Information Center or Awara Yunomachi Station Tourist Information Center! Coupons can be used at stores in the Ashiharaonsen Station area, Awara Onsen Town area, and suburban areas. For details, please refer to this article.

Awara Yunomachi Station is easy to get to.

Awara Yunomachi Station is a casual place to enjoy Awara Onsen with hot springs & food stalls. Both of the two facilities introduced here can be visited on foot from the station. Why not stop by on your trip to Fukui Prefecture?

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