{"id":3826,"date":"2016-03-16T08:10:25","date_gmt":"2016-03-15T23:10:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=3826"},"modified":"2020-03-27T11:39:13","modified_gmt":"2020-03-27T02:39:13","slug":"hot-springs-cheap-shimada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/hot-springs-cheap-shimada\/","title":{"rendered":"Hot Springs on the Cheap: \u201cItawari No Yuu\u201d in Shimada"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/itawarinoyu-11.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3827 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/itawarinoyu-11.jpg\" alt=\"hot spring, Itawari No Yuu, Shimada, cheap, shizuoka\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Shizuoka Prefecture is probably the most famous and most visited prefecture in Japan when it comes to hot springs spas, but quite a few visitors hesitate to visit them because they are misled into thinking that they uniformly expensive.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shizuokagourmet.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/itawarinoyu-1a.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47228 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/19161248\/itawarinoyu-1a.jpg\" alt=\"hot spring, Itawari No Yuu, Shimada, cheap, shizuoka\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">The roda sign indicating \u201cTashiro no Sato Spa\/\u7530\u4ee3\u306e\u90f7\u6e29\u6cc9\u201d, the original name of the spa where \u201cItawari No Yuu\/\u4f0a\u592a\u548c\u91cc\u306e\u6e6f\u201d is located. Actually it very possible to visit hot springs spas in the day-time without having to stop for the night and at a very reasonable price.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shizuokagourmet.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/itawarinoyu-1b.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47229 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/19161225\/itawarinoyu-1b.jpg\" alt=\"hot spring, Itawari No Yuu, Shimada, cheap, shizuoka\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">One of them is located in the middle of the countryside\u00a0in the northern part of Shimada City in Central Shizuoka Prefecture.\u00a0The name of the Spa is \u201c\u7530\u4ee3\u306e\u90f7\u6e29\u6cc9\/Tashiro no Sato Onsen\u201d but the actual bathouse is called \u201cItawari No Yuu\/\u4f0a\u592a\u548c\u91cc\u306e\u6e6f\u201d.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">One can reach it by car or by Shimada City-sponsored community bus (only 200 yen), which can be caught at the terminal of the Itawari No Yu Bus Line.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shizuokagourmet.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/itawarinoyu-2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47230 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/19155810\/itawarinoyu-2.jpg\" alt=\"hot spring, Itawari No Yuu, Shimada, cheap, shizuoka\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">It was built only 6 years ago alongside a popular retirement home inside a small park, the whole place\u00a0is powered by solar panels.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shizuokagourmet.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/itawarinoyu-2a.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47232 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/19155751\/itawarinoyu-2a.jpg\" alt=\"hot spring, Itawari No Yuu, Shimada, cheap, shizuoka\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">The place is fully equipped for all visitors including physically impaired bathers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">But keep in mind that visitors bearing tattoos, be they real or stickers, are not welcome, and neither are pets.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shizuokagourmet.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/itawarinoyu-3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47233 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/19155735\/itawarinoyu-3.jpg\" alt=\"hot spring, Itawari No Yuu, Shimada, cheap, shizuoka\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Now, do remember not to make the same mistake I made; as this Onsen is sponsored by the City the service is minimal. <strong>DO NOT FORGET TO BRING YOUR OWN TOWEL!\u00a0<\/strong>If you do you can buy a small one for 300 yen inside.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shizuokagourmet.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/itawarinoyu-4.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47234 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/19155711\/itawarinoyu-4.jpg\" alt=\"hot spring, Itawari No Yuu, Shimada, cheap, shizuoka\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Simple admission to the bath fees are on the sign above.\u00a0The first line is for single tickets for adults, primary school students and senior citizens. The price below are for a set of 11 tickets.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shizuokagourmet.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/itawarinoyu-5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47235 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/19155649\/itawarinoyu-5.jpg\" alt=\"hot spring, Itawari No Yuu, Shimada, cheap, shizuoka\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">The lobby and small souvenir shop!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shizuokagourmet.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/itawarinoyu-6.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47236 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/19155629\/itawarinoyu-6.jpg\" alt=\"hot spring, Itawari No Yuu, Shimada, cheap, shizuoka\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">The restaurant but bare\u00a0in mind you are not allowed to bring in food or drinks from outside.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shizuokagourmet.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/itawarinoyu-7.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47237 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/19155604\/itawarinoyu-7.jpg\" alt=\"hot spring, Itawari No Yuu, Shimada, cheap, shizuoka\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Drinks including alcohol can be bought on site!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shizuokagourmet.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/itawarinoyu-8.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47238 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/19155546\/itawarinoyu-8.jpg\" alt=\"hot spring, Itawari No Yuu, Shimada, cheap, shizuoka\" width=\"474\" height=\"632\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">If you wish to take a meal take a good look at the pictures describing the reasonably-priced rustic food.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shizuokagourmet.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/itawarinoyu-9.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47239 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/19155535\/itawarinoyu-9.jpg\" alt=\"hot spring, Itawari No Yuu, Shimada, cheap, shizuoka\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">The recommendations of the day.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shizuokagourmet.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/itawarinoyu-10.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47240 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/19155510\/itawarinoyu-10.jpg\" alt=\"hot spring, Itawari No Yuu, Shimada, cheap, shizuoka\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">The dragon\u2019s choice: sashimi and seafood bowl set.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shizuokagourmet.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/itawarinoyu-111.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47241 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/19155451\/itawarinoyu-111.jpg\" alt=\"hot spring, Itawari No Yuu, Shimada, cheap, shizuoka\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">My choice: tempura bowl set.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shizuokagourmet.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/itawarinoyu-12.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47242 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/19155441\/itawarinoyu-12.jpg\" alt=\"hot spring, Itawari No Yuu, Shimada, cheap, shizuoka\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">The lunch sets once again introduced in\u00a0order of their popularity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shizuokagourmet.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/itawarinoyu-13.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47243 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/19155415\/itawarinoyu-13.jpg\" alt=\"hot spring, Itawari No Yuu, Shimada, cheap, shizuoka\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Buy your meal using the automatic ticket vending machine!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shizuokagourmet.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/itawarinoyu-14.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47244 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/19155351\/itawarinoyu-14.jpg\" alt=\"hot spring, Itawari No Yuu, Shimada, cheap, shizuoka\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">You can choose your seat at a table or on a tatami floor.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shizuokagourmet.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/itawarinoyu-16.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47245 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/19155329\/itawarinoyu-16.jpg\" alt=\"hot spring, Itawari No Yuu, Shimada, cheap, shizuoka\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">You can even choose a table under the veranda outside alongside a Japanese garden!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shizuokagourmet.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/itawarinoyu-17.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47246 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/19155312\/itawarinoyu-17.jpg\" alt=\"hot spring, Itawari No Yuu, Shimada, cheap, shizuoka\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">My lunch set.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shizuokagourmet.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/itawarinoyu-18.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47247 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/19155256\/itawarinoyu-18.jpg\" alt=\"hot spring, Itawari No Yuu, Shimada, cheap, shizuoka\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Tempura bowl.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shizuokagourmet.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/itawarinoyu-19.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47248 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/19155239\/itawarinoyu-19.jpg\" alt=\"hot spring, Itawari No Yuu, Shimada, cheap, shizuoka\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Quite good actually with prawns, fish and vegetables.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shizuokagourmet.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/itawarinoyu-20a.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47250 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/19155220\/itawarinoyu-20a.jpg\" alt=\"hot spring, Itawari No Yuu, Shimada, cheap, shizuoka\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">The Dragon\u2019s Lunch set.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shizuokagourmet.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/itawarinoyu-20.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47251 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/19155203\/itawarinoyu-20.jpg\" alt=\"hot spring, Itawari No Yuu, Shimada, cheap, shizuoka\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Typical seafood dish in Shizuoka Prefecture.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shizuokagourmet.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/itawarinoyu-21.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47252 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/19155146\/itawarinoyu-21.jpg\" alt=\"hot spring, Itawari No Yuu, Shimada, cheap, shizuoka\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Quite satisfying to eat this up in the mountains.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shizuokagourmet.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/itawarinoyu-22.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47253 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/19155131\/itawarinoyu-22.jpg\" alt=\"hot spring, Itawari No Yuu, Shimada, cheap, shizuoka\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Disabled facilities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shizuokagourmet.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/itawarinoyu-23.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47254 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/19155119\/itawarinoyu-23.jpg\" alt=\"hot spring, Itawari No Yuu, Shimada, cheap, shizuoka\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">The entrance to the male public baths\u00a0and outdoor baths.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shizuokagourmet.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/itawarinoyu-251.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47256 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/19155057\/itawarinoyu-251.jpg\" alt=\"hot spring, Itawari No Yuu, Shimada, cheap, shizuoka\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">The outdoor male baths.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shizuokagourmet.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/itawarinoyu-26.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47257 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/19155035\/itawarinoyu-26.jpg\" alt=\"hot spring, Itawari No Yuu, Shimada, cheap, shizuoka\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Free rest armchairs (some massage chairs are available for a fee).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shizuokagourmet.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/itawarinoyu-27.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47258 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/19155018\/itawarinoyu-27.jpg\" alt=\"hot spring, Itawari No Yuu, Shimada, cheap, shizuoka\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Although we did first have a bath in the public facilities we wanted to relax in privacy so booked (booking compulsory by phone) a private room with private bath!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shizuokagourmet.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/itawarinoyu-28.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47259 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/19155001\/itawarinoyu-28.jpg\" alt=\"hot spring, Itawari No Yuu, Shimada, cheap, shizuoka\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">A family of five can fit in, perfect for a couple.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shizuokagourmet.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/itawarinoyu-28a.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47260 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/19154941\/itawarinoyu-28a.jpg\" alt=\"hot spring, Itawari No Yuu, Shimada, cheap, shizuoka\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Fully equipped!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shizuokagourmet.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/itawarinoyu-30.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47261 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/19154924\/itawarinoyu-30.jpg\" alt=\"hot spring, Itawari No Yuu, Shimada, cheap, shizuoka\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">With its own little private garden.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shizuokagourmet.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/itawarinoyu-31.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47262 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/19154906\/itawarinoyu-31.jpg\" alt=\"hot spring, Itawari No Yuu, Shimada, cheap, shizuoka\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Bathtub view from the garden.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shizuokagourmet.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/itawarinoyu-32.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47263 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/19154849\/itawarinoyu-32.jpg\" alt=\"hot spring, Itawari No Yuu, Shimada, cheap, shizuoka\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Don\u2019t forget to wash yourself first!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shizuokagourmet.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/itawarinoyu-32a.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47264 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/19154833\/itawarinoyu-32a.jpg\" alt=\"hot spring, Itawari No Yuu, Shimada, cheap, shizuoka\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Take the wooden covers off the bath.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shizuokagourmet.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/itawarinoyu-33.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47265 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/19154811\/itawarinoyu-33.jpg\" alt=\"hot spring, Itawari No Yuu, Shimada, cheap, shizuoka\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Take a dip!\u00a0Don\u2019t worry, the bathtub will fill up automatically, Japanese hi-tech!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shizuokagourmet.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/itawarinoyu-34.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47266 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/19154754\/itawarinoyu-34.jpg\" alt=\"hot spring, Itawari No Yuu, Shimada, cheap, shizuoka\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Equipment for physically-impaired bathers is provided.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shizuokagourmet.files.wordpress.com\/2015\/04\/itawarinoyu-35.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-47267 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/19154727\/itawarinoyu-35.jpg\" alt=\"hot spring, Itawari No Yuu, Shimada, cheap, shizuoka\" width=\"474\" height=\"356\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Washroom equipped for any needs.<br \/>\nTattoos or fake tattoos\u00a0are not allowed.<\/p>\n[cft format=0]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Robert-Gilles Martineau shows us how to experience a essential Japanese activity, the onsen, on the cheap. 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