Awakura Onsen Motoyu

あわくら温泉元湯

This onsen is said to be where the tanuki bathed and where the first onsen site was established. It features a small indoor onsen with pieces of local Japanese cypress that help scent the water. If it pleases you, you can buy your own wood in the front restaurant area. See "Ikoi no Ie Motoyu" listing in "Sleep" for the location and information about staying overnight.