Frequently Asked Questions
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Access (2)
Can I walk to the hot spring town?
The inn is in the centre of the Awara Onsen district, only about 2 minutes' walk from the neighbouring municipal public bath and the tour bus stop. Attractions such as Yukemuri Yokocho are also easy to reach.
Has the Hokuriku Shinkansen made it easier to get here from Tokyo?
With the Hokuriku Shinkansen extension to Fukui and Tsuruga, the journey from Tokyo now takes about 2 hours 50 minutes at the fastest. From JR Awara-Onsen Station it is about 15 minutes by Keifuku bus, or you can use our guest shuttle bus.
Meals (1)
What is the food like?
The menu centres on seasonal Echizen ingredients. We serve kaiseki cuisine built around fresh seafood from the Sea of Japan along with seasonal produce from the mountains and the sea.
Group use (1)
Can I use the inn for a banquet or group trip?
Yes. We have banquet rooms and meeting rooms for group trips and functions, plus facilities such as karaoke rooms and table tennis.
Check-in / check-out (1)
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is 15:00 and check-out is 10:00. Times may differ depending on the plan.
Day use (1)
Can I come just for a bath or lunch?
Yes, you can visit for day-use bathing, a lunch plan, or just the souvenir corner. It is a convenient stop while sightseeing in the hot spring town.
Hot springs (3)
What is the Shichifuku bath tour?
There are seven different baths in the inn, including open-air baths, a bath with a view, a private bath, a sauna and a jacuzzi. The water is a sodium and calcium chloride spring, said to help with neuralgia, fatigue and poor circulation.
Is there a private bath?
A private bath is available. Please check the official website or call for charges and booking.
Can I visit the baths at your sister inns?
Bookings made through the official website include complimentary bathing tickets for our sister inns Yuraku and Grabar-tei, so you can try several baths in the hot spring town.
On-site facilities (1)
Can I buy souvenirs?
We have one of the largest souvenir corners in Awara Onsen, open to day visitors as well as overnight guests, with a wide range of Fukui Prefecture specialities.
Parking (1)
Is there parking?
There is free parking. Please check the official website or call 0776-78-5500 for capacity and details.
Other (6)
Is Wi-Fi available?
Wi-Fi is available. Please contact the property for details on where it can be used and any charges.
How do I get there?
About 15 minutes by Keifuku bus from JR Awara-Onsen Station (a shuttle bus for guests is available; booking required). About 15 minutes by car from Kanazu IC on the Hokuriku Expressway.
What time is check-in?
15:00.
What time is check-out?
10:00.
Is there parking?
Parking is available. Please contact the property for details.
What is the address?
1-601 Onsen, Awara City, Fukui Prefecture