You will walk on the road along the mountain fields. From Kotakuji Onsen, you will walk on the forest trail and see the impressive waterfall, Ogama Benzaiten, and then enter the mountain trail. After passing the curved path, you will hike up a ridge that ascends 400 meters of Hinata-yama.

The room in which the representative author of Japan’s proletarian literature, novelist Kobayashi Takiji, secretly resided, is still preserved as it was at that time, with a small bowl, a foot warmer, a tea cupboard and a padded kimono. The hot spring has a strong alkalinity which is aboveｐH 10.0, so a smooth, gentle feel on the skin is characteristic.Day trip to spa 11am-11pm

On entering this guesthouse situated on a small hill, you will enter a sophisticated resort space. Including a relaxing lounge where the sound of water will soothe you, and a sky walk that affords outstanding views, this is a special place that provides healing and relaxation.

This temple belongs to the Soto sect. Its honzon (principal images of Buddha) are Shakamuni-butsu, Genza Dojo Honzon (seated Buddha), and Yakushi Ruriko Nyorai. The interior of the main hall is mainly comprised of tatami mats. Surrounded by mountains on three sides, here one can gain a flavor of the four seasons in a quiet environment.

This is the mountain path on the way to Hinatayakushi Hiking route.