Dorogawa Onsen (洞川温泉)
Flow of the course
About 15 min from the previous stop
About 60 min here
About 15 min to the next stop
Next stop: Water play in an emerald green stream until eveningAbout this spot
Dorogawa Onsen (洞川温泉) is a historic hot spring town that flourished as the trailhead for Mount Omine, charming for the atmospheric streets where inns and shops stand shoulder to shoulder in the mountains. There is spring water selected among Japan's 100 Famous Waters, and many people bring bottles to fill. You can spend the time before heading to the gorge walking in mountain air that stays cool even in summer.
Tips
The townscape is a size you can walk around slowly. If you plan to collect the famous water, preparing a container keeps things smooth. The elevation is high and it can feel chilly even in summer, so having an extra layer is reassuring.
Best time to visit
About 1 hour. The cool hours before midday are easiest for strolling
How was this spot?
現地の天気
24°C(現在)直近1週間の寒暖差は平均3.8℃。気温差が大きい日が続くと紅葉が進みやすいと言われています。
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Access & map
Dorogawa Onsen, Dorogawa, Tenkawa Village, Yoshino-gun, Nara 638-0431
Model course featuring this spot
2026 Mitarai Gorge (みたらい渓谷) Full-Day Course
Nara
Explore features & model courses
Like this spot? Sign up free to save it to your own booklet as a plan or a want-to-go.