Yokkaichi “Ofuro Café Yumoriza” is open throughout the year-end and New Year holidays and is also holding winter season events that “warm your mind and body”!

The season is already winter. Everyone wants to warm up in a hot spring.

In 2021, which continued to be shaken by the coronavirus pandemic, in preparation for the new post-corona era, you can relax by yourself, relax with friends and family, have fun as a couple, and spend a long time in the style of your choice. .

So, we headed to the Yumoriza entrance, which was decorated with a lot of Japanese umbrellas, Japanese umbrellas, and Japanese umbrellas.

Expectations are high for this event's theme, "Floating World Day Trip - Kotatsu, Hanten, Winter Urara."

The 10m tall wooden lantern tower makes you feel like ``This is Yumoriza!''

Currently it is the "winter version", but the surrounding decorations will change depending on the theme. The interior is an atrium, and if you go up a spiral staircase, you will find a small room where a small number of people can relax.

A fireplace near the entrance to the Andon Tower. Looking at the flickering orange flames makes me feel calm.

You can sit under the kotatsu or just lie down. Pick up your favorite book while enjoying the free freshly ground coffee. Free your mind and body and have a pleasant time.

There are over 6,000 magazines, books, and comics in the museum! You can search and request books from the official website, so you might be able to read the book you want faster than going to a bookstore or library.

During the event, you can rent warm items such as winter yukata, hanten, and blankets for free. There are many colors and patterns available, so wear it to suit your taste.

For commemorative photos, use a rented instax camera, which is a little different from a smartphone, and take a photo with a retro feel (10 films for 1,500 yen).

There are also nostalgic games such as smart ball (300 yen per play) and ball scooping (200 yen per play). If you can clear it, you can get a prize, so it's going to get you excited.

In addition, you can enjoy a variety of board games for free with your family and friends.

A free bingo tournament is also held every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 11:00 am.

There are many prizes such as original cosmetics and assorted sweets, so try your luck during the New Year holidays while staring at the big screen!

Speaking of winter's taste, it's definitely ``oysters''. When you put the thick and plump oysters into your mouth, you'll be greeted with a rich and creamy texture, making it the perfect winter delicacy.

At the restaurant ``Kacho Yugetsu,'' you can enjoy special menus that allow you to fully enjoy the deliciousness of the season, including the plump fried oyster set meal (1,350 yen) and oyster rice.

Sweet potato is the main feature of the limited edition winter sweets at the sweet shop ``Wachami''. If you stuff your mouth with a whole sweet potato (750 yen), you'll feel relaxed.

Also, there is a corner near the front desk where you can purchase freshly baked sweet potatoes (Beni Haruka), so don't miss out!

This is an authentic natural hot spring where all the hot water comes from 1,300 meters underground. It is a slightly alkaline spring that is soft to the touch and does not irritate the skin, and is also known as the ``hot spring for beautiful skin.''

If you want to take a morning bath from 5am to 9am, it only costs 550 yen! You can enjoy a bit of luxury at a reasonable price.

At the large public bath, you can enjoy various types of baths, including electric baths, insensible hot baths, medicinal hot springs, highly concentrated carbonated springs, jet baths, and Yumoriza's original kamaburo mist bath.

All baths and showers are equipped with ``nano water,'' which uses an electronic wave processing device and is said to have high moisturizing properties.

We also have a high-humidity sauna that is popular among young people and women! Relax your mind and body to relieve stress and improve your concentration (*I am fully clothed for the photo shoot).

The men's public bath also has a ``Self-Lowry Sauna'' where you can pour water over ripe sauna stones and bathe your whole body in the heat and steam generated.

There is also a sauna event in which the staff acts as heat wave masters and blows air through a large fan, so be sure to check the dates and times.

There are also many other items that will make you love saunas even more, such as ``Vichta,'' which you can hang indoors to enjoy its aroma, and ``After Sauna Ale,'' a craft beer exclusively for after-sauna use (880 yen)!

Among the outdoor baths, the women's large bath is called the Dohyo Bath. The large public bath for men is a rock bath.

The dohyo bath has a sumo-style roof that was supervised by a former makuuchi sumo wrestler, which blocks the sun's rays, so even women with sensitive skin can enjoy a long bath with peace of mind.

The original natural hot spring mud pack made from 100% natural ingredients is a must-try not only for women but also for men. It contains plenty of minerals and can be expected to act as a cleansing agent to moisturize the skin.

You can try it all out for free!

A popular theater where you can enjoy not only acting but also dance and song shows. Popular troupes from all over the country change monthly

Visit the venue and watch a stage full of immersion at a distance that you can almost touch. If there are seats available, you can watch the show for free without a reservation.

Additionally, performances by female idol groups from Nagoya are held regularly. The venue is filled with excitement, regardless of age or gender.

After enjoying the hot springs and sauna to your heart's content, if you want to relax even more, head to Capsule Hotel Hatagoya. Great value for money starting from 4,100 yen even for overnight stays. We also have a plan that includes a breakfast of carefully selected egg-cooked rice.

We also have a women-only booth with security in mind, so you can spend your time alone with peace of mind.

Part of the fun is being able to sample a variety of local ciders from all over the country. Among them, there are many so-called "unusual species". This time we picked up ``Alien Energy'', ``Kappa Cider'', and ``Durian Cider'' (260 yen each).

All three have names that make it difficult to imagine what they taste like. If you think you are the one, please take on the challenge!

There is also a corner where you can purchase locally grown vegetables and carefully selected fruits that have been purchased locally by our staff.

In line with our corporate philosophy of ``contributing to the revitalization of the local economy,'' we can expect to continue to come up with various ideas that will ``excite the local community.''

Mr. Kataoka, a staff member, holds Yunohana Senbei, one of the many Mie souvenirs that is popular for its simple taste. Although he has only been working in Mie Prefecture for less than a year, he seems to have adapted well to Yumoriza's corporate culture, saying, ``They actively take in the opinions of us younger employees.''

He has also held several events and workshops that he has planned himself. Kataoka's hobby is mountain climbing. It seems that he has already conquered the 6th place at the ``Suzuka Seven Mountains''. ``There are many attractive mountains in Mie Prefecture, so I'm looking forward to it,'' he said, and seemed to be enjoying Mie to the fullest in his private life.

[Yokkaichi Onsen Ofuro Café Yumoriza]

Address: 311 Ikuwacho, ikuwacho YokkaichiCity

TEL:059-332-2611

Business hours: 10:00 - 9:00 the next day (23 hours) *Closed for cleaning between 2:00 and 5:00.

Closed days: None (open all year round) *Closed on temporary days due to equipment maintenance

Access: Approximately 15 minutes by car from Higashi-Meihan Yokkaichi Interchange

*Free shuttle bus service from Kintetsu Yokkaichi Station

*Free parking lot for about 200 cars

Official URL: https://ofurocafe-yumoriza.com/

*Information as of December 2021. Prices and other information may have changed, so please check with your contact information before making your trip.