If you soak in this hot water, you will become an expert! The hottest "Yokozuna of the West"

The nostalgic public bath "Daimon no Yu", built in 1962, has a dignified presence as the West Yokozuna in the rankings. It is built on a hill overlooking the northern part of Fukushima City, and the view is outstanding. Speaking of ''Daimon no Yu'', it boasts of being the hottest of all the public baths in Iizaka Onsen. The temperature is an amazing 70.2℃! The temperature of the hot water poured into the bathtub is not that high, but it is hottest first thing in the morning and is suitable for advanced users. It will warm up your body in a short time.

Finally, some advice on how to safely enjoy hot springs. Before entering the hot bath, pour some water over your feet and let your whole body get used to it before entering the bathtub. If you want to adjust the temperature, first add water to the area you are entering after asking permission from those around you. Part of the fun of visiting a public bath is interacting with the locals. The heat of the water can also be a good conversation starter.

*Temperatures in the article are based on the "Iizaka Onsen Public Bath Heat Ranking" for winter 2024