Kusatsu _”Jikan-yu”that is the typical method of taking a hot spring

Hello! I am Madoka
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I am very happy to have this chance to inform you about Japan.

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In the former article,

I introduced about(1) Kusatsu hot spring and bathes (2) an “Touji” inn and (3) this neutralization works of Kusats’s acidic stream .

Kusatsu hot spring is amazing , particular and only one.

So there are unique cultures and customs in Kusatsu hot spring resort.

“Jikan-yu” is one of them.

It is the typical method of taking a hot spring , for people who try to cure their disease and wound by taking an acidic bath.

“Jikan-yu” isn’t common in Japan, only in Kusatsu.

You could experience it only few places in Kusatsu.

 

1)”JIkan-yu”, What is it ? how to do?

“Jikan-yu” is the method to take a strong acidic and high temperature bath in Kusatsu.

It has been passing down from generation to generation since “Edo” era.

Under the guidance by one expert, several patients does it together.

The expert checks on patient’s condition and consider the best method of taking a hot spring.

(Procedure)

1, Mix the hot spring with a wood plate for 2 to 30 miniutes.

Kusatsu’s hot spring is too hot , so it have to lower the temperature without adding water.

And it is a good preparatory exercise.

２、Take a hot spring water on your head 3 to 40 times with hand bycket.

It is a warm up to keep from increasing blood pressure and anemia.

３、When the expert give a command , shout “Wow” then take a hot spring together for 3 minutes

The expert guess your state from your sound.

And when people take a bath together, the hot water moves and stimulates your skin.

It is said this stimulation is good for your body.

Procedure１to３ is repeated three times in a day.

2) The place you can experience “Jikan-yu”

You can try “JIkan-yu” at “Terme Terme( Hot spring)” in Hotel Village.
But it is a simple trial.

“Jikan-yu” trial is held six times in a day.10:00, 11:30 , 13:00 , 14:30, 16:00, 17:30

It takes about 25 minutes.

You need a reservation.

It costs ~1920yen(entrance fee) and 990yen(“ Jikan-yu” trial fee)

Please contact to Hotel Village
618 Kusatsu, Kusatsu town, Agatsuma country,Gunma prefecture, 377-1793
Tel: +81-279-88-3232, Fax:+81-279—88-4513

 

Thank you for reading my article.

Have a good day!

Madoka