To fully experience and enjoy the beauty of Nagato Yumoto Onsen “OSOTO TENGOKU” (outdoor paradise/heaven), have a relaxing 2N / 3D stay with this sample itinerary for inspiration

DAY ONE

Arrive at Nagato Yumoto Station or Parking before lunch for a leisurely walk to the onsen town

Drop off your luggage at your accommodation then head out to explore

Have a delicious soba lunch at Yanagiya

Going for a walk along the promenade enjoy the local nature

Try one of the town’s footbaths

Check in at your onsen ryokan and enjoy your accommodation

Explore the grounds and try the various onsen

Enjoy your kaiseki dinner at the ryokan

Take a night stroll and visit the illuminated bamboo grove

Return to your accommodation for a final onsen soak and a restful night’s sleep

DAY TWO

Wake up leisurely, enjoy a Japanese breakfast, and have another relaxing onsen soak

Head to ONTO, the town’s public onsen

Experience local onsen bathing

Explore local shops for souvenirs and snacks

Relax at the river terraces and benches along the promenade

Book a session at the river’s KAWADOKO

Visit Yakitori Sakura Shokudo

Savor Choshu chicken

Walk off lunch at Taineiji Temple

Visit Nagato Toyakawa Inari Shrine

Explore the grounds and visit the ancient Jizo statues

Relax by the river or rest at your onsen ryokan.

Visit THE BAR NAGATO

Enjoy a twilight cocktail

Return to your onsen ryokan for dinner, an onsen soak, and a restful night’s sleep

DAY THREE

Enjoy your last morning Japanese breakfast and onsen soak before checking out

Pick up any last-minute souvenirs and snacks

Take your last photos of the town

Visit tourist spots within an hour’s drive

 Motonosumi Shrine

Senjojiki

Omiima

Higashi Ushitobata Rice Terraces

After a leisurely day/afternoon spent exploring these renowned places, drop your car off at Nagato Yumoto-station and jump on that shinkansen/bus to then head to your next destination (or keep driving on a road trip!)