{"id":116579,"date":"2026-08-11T09:53:20","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T00:53:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/?p=116579"},"modified":"2026-08-11T09:56:39","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T00:56:39","slug":"onsen-ume-04","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/en\/onsen-ume-04\/","title":{"rendered":"Ch\u014dsei no Yu\u30fbUmeko"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Old-school Shirahama Onsen is the Real Deal<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong>The ideal bath, according to an onsen aficionado<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Shirahama Onsen is said to have a history tracing back more than 1,300 years, with records in the Nihon Shoki noting a visit by Empress Saimei in 658. It is no wonder the area is counted among Japan\u2019s three oldest hot springs. Even in Shirahama, a name with real pedigree, Ch\u014dsei no Yu earns high marks from free-flowing hot spring devotees across the country. Its slightly silky, mildly alkaline, sodium bicarbonate spring water feels soft on the skin, and has long been loved as a \u201cbeauty bath.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns cols-image is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/resized_DSCF8026-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/resized_DSCF8026-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/resized_DSCF8026-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/resized_DSCF8026-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/resized_DSCF8026-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/resized_DSCF8026.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ven among Shirahama\u2019s historic hot springs, the quality of this water stands out.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/resized_DSCF7999-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116581\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/resized_DSCF7999-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/resized_DSCF7999-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/resized_DSCF7999-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/resized_DSCF7999-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/resized_DSCF7999.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An open-air bath surrounded by cherry trees and maples.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To protect that spring quality, the baths are drained and cleaned every day, then refilled overnight. It takes work, but as owner Onodera Yasunobu puts it, \u201cAdding chlorine just to stabilize the water quality? Absolutely not.\u201d Circulation systems and chlorine only dull the appeal and charm that the source provides. Born and raised in Shirahama, Onodera wants visitors to soak in pure, free-flowing spring water and feel the original power of Shirahama Onsen for themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Besides the powers of the spring water, the baths themselves are part of the pleasure too, with a nostalgic atmosphere and generous use of Kishu cedar. After your soak, go for the classic onsen egg. At Ch\u014dsei no Yu, the house recommendation is the surprisingly good harmony of vanilla ice cream and onsen egg. With body and mind freshly renewed, head back out into Shirahama feeling, quite literally, like a layer has been shed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns cols-image is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u9577\u751f\u306e\u6e6f_DSCF8044-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u9577\u751f\u306e\u6e6f_DSCF8044-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u9577\u751f\u306e\u6e6f_DSCF8044-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u9577\u751f\u306e\u6e6f_DSCF8044-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u9577\u751f\u306e\u6e6f_DSCF8044.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/choseinoyu.info\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ch\u014dsei no Yu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">The baths are supplied by pipes drawing water from two privately owned spring sources in the mountains about 800 meters away. Even in the historic Shirahama Onsen area, facilities with their own spring sources are rare. Settle in and enjoy the free-flowing water to your heart\u2019s content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">2763 Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro District, Wakayama<br>TEL\uff1a0739-42-3010<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><br><br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let Cute Umeko be Your Guide Into the Wondrous World of Umeshu<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong>Over 140 Wakayama-made umeshu labels in one place<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Tanabe City, one of Wakayama\u2019s signature ume-producing areas, even has an \u201cordinance\u201d encouraging people to use Kishu umeshu or ume juice when raising a glass for a toast. The depth of this local love for plum wine is easy to feel at Umeshu Otanoshimidokoro Umeko (or simply, Umeko), a specialty bar in front of Kii-Tanabe Station with more than 140 Wakayama-made umeshu labels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cKishu umeshu makes the most of the region, using Nanko ume that ripen fully on the tree. That gives it a rich aroma and fruity flavor,\u201d says Sako Daiki, one of the people behind Umeko.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cPeople tend to think of umeshu as sweet, but the range is much wider than that. Some are aromatic and made with brandy, some have the rich finish of oak-barrel aging like whiskey, and others are crisp, dry, and made without added sugar. Try looking for the one that suits you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/resized_DSCF8058-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/resized_DSCF8058-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/resized_DSCF8058-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/resized_DSCF8058-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/resized_DSCF8058-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/resized_DSCF8058.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rare labels you can only taste here. Find your favorite.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Umeko began with the idea of \u201cumeshu tourism,\u201d encouraging visitors to wander the Ajikoji district around Kii-Tanabe Station, Wakayama\u2019s leading dining area, in search of umeshu and ume cuisine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"last wp-block-paragraph\">Paired with the adorable Umeko character created by a Tanabe-based illustrator, the local umeshu culture is beginning to reach a new kind of fan demographic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns cols-image is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u3046\u3081\u5b50_DSCF8087-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u3046\u3081\u5b50_DSCF8087-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u3046\u3081\u5b50_DSCF8087-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u3046\u3081\u5b50_DSCF8087-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/papersky.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/\u3046\u3081\u5b50_DSCF8087.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tanabe_umeshu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Umeshu Otanoshimidokoro Umeko<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Alongside original umeshu cocktails and ume mocktails, popular options include a 30-minute all-you-can-taste plan featuring various umeshu in the bar, as well as themed tasting flights. The lineup includes many rare labels that can only be enjoyed on-site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">14-6 Minato, Tanabe City, Wakayama<br>TEL\uff1a0739-22-2180<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wakayama Prefecture is brimming with lush natural beauty. With its mild climate, Wakayama is a pleasant place to visit year-round and is known as the \u201cPlum Kingdom\u201d for boasting the highest plum production in Japan. It is also famous as the \u201cPrefecture of Hot Springs,\u201d boasting the largest number of natural hot spring sources in the Kansai region. 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