Hostel Kawazu - Amagi Onsen Zen-no-yu YH
Kawazu - Amagi Onsen Zen-no-yu YH
28-1 Nashimoto
Kawazu-machi
Kamo-gun
Shizuoka-ken 413-0501
Japan
Tel.
81 558 357253
Fax.
81 558 368931
This hostel is not yet bookable online. Please contact the hostel directly to make a booking.
Welcome to Amagi Onsen Zen-no-yu YH!
In April, 2007, enlarged and remodeled Amagi Harris Court YH reopened as Amagi Onsen Zen-no-yu YH.
Amagi Hot Spring appeared in the ground of historic and old Jigenin Temple, which was established in the Kamakura period, in the year that fell on exactly 1,200th year since the year 807, when Kobo Daishi hit “Tokko hot spring”.
Rich in calcium, sodium, and sulfate, the pH 9.0 alkali hot spring have outstanding effect to make the skin beautiful. Because no heat or water is added to the running spring water, and it does not circulate, the gift from the earth that only hot spring offer permeates the core of your body.
The modern-looking white building is a facility offered by a temple. The inside is unified by the spirit of Zen with clean, bright space and few ornaments. Open, clean feeling is in the air with a dry garden in the center with a motif of “purified heart”, the Japanese poem composed by Zen priest Dogen.
Zen, one of the denominations of Buddhism, is to meditate in order to eliminate hesitation or delusion and awaken to the truth. Do you wanna try?
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Email a Booking ---> Put in your (group leader's) name, email address, the number of male/female guests of your group, YH membership, nationality, Check-in date, nights, dinner/breakfast, vegetarian meal, food allergy.
YH Website ---> zen-no-yu.com (Japanese)
Kawazu Tourist Information ---> kawazu-onsen.com/english/index.htm (English)
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From left
Pic1:YH.
Pic2:Entrance and lobby:Front desk on the left. Please take off shoes when entering. Shoe rack at the left back. Feel pleasant tatami hallway after the bath.
Pis3:All rooms are Japanese style. View mountains and trees from your own sunny room. Please relax in your own room after arrival as well as after bath and meals. A set of table and chairs near the window in addition to tatami area. (8~10-mat rooms only) All rooms with air-conditioner, television, washstand and a tea set.
Pic4:Dining.
Pic5:Centered around the Zen garden in the courtyard, . White-based bright place. The whole building is bright airy space.
Pic6:Dinner 1,050yen. Enjoy delicacies from the sea and the mountains of Izu. Well balanced menu of strictly handmade dishes. We serve bean paste-flavored beef or sliced raw fish like this photo unless you specify vegetarian meal at the time of reservation. Satisfy your body and appetite with hot springs and our dishes, and relax your mind.
Pic7&8:Onsen. Morning bath is available.
Pic9:Sauna.
Pic10:Morning Zen. You are welcome to participate in morning Zen meditation in the adjoining temple. Apply by the previous day.
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Facilities
Lounge: 5:00~22:00 green tea is served. Vending machine (juice, beer, etc.) in front of the shoe rack.
Washroom: Near the center of the 1st and 2nd floor for men and women.
Coin laundry: Until 20:00
Washer: 100 JPY/hour
Dryer: 100 JPY/30 minutes
Internet access: Internet available with your own PC. Wireless LAN free spot (PC rental not available)
In April, 2007, enlarged and remodeled Amagi Harris Court YH reopened as Amagi Onsen Zen-no-yu YH.
Amagi Hot Spring appeared in the ground of historic and old Jigenin Temple, which was established in the Kamakura period, in the year that fell on exactly 1,200th year since the year 807, when Kobo Daishi hit “Tokko hot spring”.
Rich in calcium, sodium, and sulfate, the pH 9.0 alkali hot spring have outstanding effect to make the skin beautiful. Because no heat or water is added to the running spring water, and it does not circulate, the gift from the earth that only hot spring offer permeates the core of your body.
The modern-looking white building is a facility offered by a temple. The inside is unified by the spirit of Zen with clean, bright space and few ornaments. Open, clean feeling is in the air with a dry garden in the center with a motif of “purified heart”, the Japanese poem composed by Zen priest Dogen.
Zen, one of the denominations of Buddhism, is to meditate in order to eliminate hesitation or delusion and awaken to the truth. Do you wanna try?
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Email a Booking ---> Put in your (group leader's) name, email address, the number of male/female guests of your group, YH membership, nationality, Check-in date, nights, dinner/breakfast, vegetarian meal, food allergy.
YH Website ---> zen-no-yu.com (Japanese)
Kawazu Tourist Information ---> kawazu-onsen.com/english/index.htm (English)
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From left
Pic1:YH.
Pic2:Entrance and lobby:Front desk on the left. Please take off shoes when entering. Shoe rack at the left back. Feel pleasant tatami hallway after the bath.
Pis3:All rooms are Japanese style. View mountains and trees from your own sunny room. Please relax in your own room after arrival as well as after bath and meals. A set of table and chairs near the window in addition to tatami area. (8~10-mat rooms only) All rooms with air-conditioner, television, washstand and a tea set.
Pic4:Dining.
Pic5:Centered around the Zen garden in the courtyard, . White-based bright place. The whole building is bright airy space.
Pic6:Dinner 1,050yen. Enjoy delicacies from the sea and the mountains of Izu. Well balanced menu of strictly handmade dishes. We serve bean paste-flavored beef or sliced raw fish like this photo unless you specify vegetarian meal at the time of reservation. Satisfy your body and appetite with hot springs and our dishes, and relax your mind.
Pic7&8:Onsen. Morning bath is available.
Pic9:Sauna.
Pic10:Morning Zen. You are welcome to participate in morning Zen meditation in the adjoining temple. Apply by the previous day.
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Facilities
Lounge: 5:00~22:00 green tea is served. Vending machine (juice, beer, etc.) in front of the shoe rack.
Washroom: Near the center of the 1st and 2nd floor for men and women.
Coin laundry: Until 20:00
Washer: 100 JPY/hour
Dryer: 100 JPY/30 minutes
Internet access: Internet available with your own PC. Wireless LAN free spot (PC rental not available)
Hostel bed capacity
| Beds per room: |  |
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Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 4 | 4 | 4 | 48 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | 3pm-10pm. Our curfew is from 10pm. We keep your luggage before check-in. |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Bus: | From Kawazu sta on Izukyu Line, take a Tokai Bus for Kawazu-Nanadaru-Shuzenji, get off at Jigan'in-mae (approx 15min) and then walk 1min to YH. |
| Parking: | Free parking for 20 cars. |
| Location: | The area is famous for Onsen (hot spa) and cherry blossoms. |
| Rail: | At Atami sta on JR Tokaido Line, change to JR Ito Line, get off at Ito sta, change to Izu Kyuko Line and get off at Kawazu sta. Izu Kyuko website (EN, CH, KR) ---> http://www.izukyu.co.jp/infomation.html (PDF) |
| Airport: | Narita Int'l Airport or Shizuoka Domestic Airport ---> (JR Atami sta.) ---> Ito sta. ---> take a Izukyuko Line for Shimoda 45min ---> Kawazu sta. ---> take a Tokai Bus foe Kawazu-Nanadaru-Shuzenji 15min ---> get off at Jigan'in-mae---> walk 1min to YH |
Attractions
 | Cultural centre nearby | | River/harbour/lake nearby |
| Hiking area | | Main attractions nearby |
| Horseriding at or near hostel | | Hostel with a difference |
| Beach at or near hostel | | Mountainous/hilly area |
Facilities
 | Family rooms available |  | Suitable for wheelchair users |
 | TV room |  | Groups welcome |
 | Common room(s) |  | Sheets in price |
 | Sauna |  | Laundry facilities |
 | Air conditioning |  | Internet access |
 | Credit card accepted |  | Meals available |
 | Individual traveller welcome |  | Luggage Store |
 | Non smoking room/area |  | Garden |
 | Rates include local tax |  | Cycle store at Hostel |
 | BBQ |
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