Unagi Onsen Walking Tour & Hot-Spring Cooking in Kagoshima
Overview
Walk through the secluded Unagi Onsen, a hot-spring town where the samurai Saigo Takamori spend some time at to unwind and recover. See the pristine Lake Unagi, and try cooking the natural way with a 'sume,' an oven that uses steam from hot springs!
Highlights
- Stroll around a hot-spring town where Saigo Takamori, one of Japan's most influential samurai warriors, once stayed
- Cook seasonal local produce and an egg in a 'sume,' an oven that uses steam generated from hot springs
- Take in the old-school atmosphere of Unagi Onsen and the pristine beauty of Lake Unagi
- Learn how to say some words in the Kagoshima dialect
Key Information
Description
This tour is available all year round, except from December 28 to January 3. It lasts for approximately an hour, with start times every 30 minutes from 08:30 to 16:30. It roughly follows this sample itinerary: 08:30 — Meet at the parking lot of Unagi Onsen 08:35 — See Lake Unagi 08:45 — Visit locations in Unagi Onsen with a connection to the historically significant samurai, Saigo Takamori, who spent some time at Unagi Onsen for relaxation and recovery 09:00 — Steam an egg and seasonal local produce in a sume oven 09:25 — Walk back to the parking lot of Unagi Onsen 09:30 — Return to the parking lot of Unagi Onsen; tour ends