Some of the best things about the Japan are the hot springs or onsen that are scattered all over the country. After a long day of hiking or sightseeing, many local and foreign tourists choose to soak their tired and exhausted bodies in the hot and therapeutic waters for half an hour or so to ease the pains, aches, and soreness.
From north to south, east to west, there are several regions and towns in Japan that are known for their top notch onsen or hot springs. One of the most famous of them all is Hakone, which is a town in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park known for its natural beauty and fantastic views of Japan’s highest peak, Mount Fuji.
If you are in Japan any time in February or during the first half of March of 2019, you should definitely go to Hakone, as a popular spa resort in the onsen town is offering something unique to visitors for only a limited time period.
Yunessun’s Chocolate Hot Spring Bath
From February 2, 2019 to March 17, 2019, the Yunessun spa resort in Hakone has a chocolate hot spring bath open to people who want to experience the rare opportunity of dipping their bodies in fragrant chocolate.
Two times a day, at 1 pm and then at 3 pm, a Yunessun staff member pours a liter of chocolate into the bath, creating a mixture that gives off a sweet aroma. If you try it, you can enjoy not only the therapeutic health benefits of natural onsen waters, such as improved circulation and relief of tensed and sore muscles, but also some beauty benefits, such as cellulite breakdown, deep pore cleansing, and skin clearing.
Yunessun’s chocolate hot spring bath is indeed a different yet fun and interesting activity that can make your Japan trip a lot more memorable.
The cost of accessing Yunessun’s chocolate hot spring bath is included in the admission fee, which is:
- 2,900 yen for adults
- 1,600 yen for children aged 3 years to 12 years
- Free for children under 3 years
To learn more about the offer or make a booking, you can go to Yunessun’s official website.
Other Yunessun Spa and Bath Facilities
In addition to the chocolate hot spring bath, Yunessun has several other spa and bath facilities that make it a hot spring paradise for people of all ages. It has outdoor baths and indoor baths that feature a variety of themes for adults and children.
Its outdoor facilities include the:
- Rodeo Mountain Water Slides, which showcases numerous water slides that recreate the thrill and excited of river rapids;
- Outdoor Hot Spring With View, which is a 40-meter bath with picturesque views of the mountains and the bay in Hakone; and
- Boxappy’s Jungle Gym, which is a kid-friendly pool that offers lots of fun and entertainment for the entire family.
On the other hand, its indoor facilities include the:
- Aegean Sea Of Gods, which is a sea-themed pool that features a fountain and bubbles show;
- Wine Bath, which is gives guests the chance to bathe in hot spring waters mixed with wine, just like Cleopatra and Queen Mary back in the days;
- Coffee Bath, which is a hot spring bath that contains nel dripped coarse coffee, which has healing and beauty benefits; and
- Fish Foot Bath, which is a foot bath with tropical fish that nibble away the rough and dead skin cells from the feet.
For a complete list of Yunessun’s facilities, visit Yunessun’s official website.
How To Get To Yunessun
Yunessun is easily accessible via public transportation from Tokyo and the surrounding areas.
Option #1: From Shinjuku Station
If you are coming from Shinjuku Station, you can take the Limited Express Odakyu Romancecar to Hakone-Yumoto Station. The journey takes approximately an hour and a half. Then, from Hakone-Yumoto Station, take the Hakone Tozan Bus or Izu Hakone Bus to the Kowakien bus stop. The ride takes approximately 20 minutes. The Yunessun spa resort is right across the road, just a short walk from the bus stop.
Option #2: From Tokyo Station
If you are coming from Tokyo Station, you can take the Shinkansen to Odawara Station. The journey takes about 35 minutes. Then, from Odawara Station, take the Hakone Tozan Bus or Izu Hakone Bus to the Kowakien bus stop. The ride takes approximately 40 minutes. The Yunessun spa resort is right across the road, just a short walk from the bus stop.
Option #3: From Narita Airport
If you want to head straight to Yunessun from Narita Airport, you can take the Narita Express train to Shinagawa Station. The journey takes an hour. Then, from Shinagawa Station, take the JR Tokaido Main Line train to Odawara Station. The ride also takes an hour. From Odawara Station, take the Hakone Tozan Bus or Izu Hakone Bus to the Kowakien bus stop. The ride takes approximately 40 minutes. The Yunessun spa resort is right across the road, just a short walk from the bus stop.
Option #4: From Haneda Airport
If you want to head straight to Yunessun from Haneda Airport, you can take the Keikyu Line train to Shinagawa Station, and then transfer to the Shinkansen to Odawara Station. The ride takes about 45 minutes. From Odawara Station, take the Hakone Tozan Bus or Izu Hakone Bus to the Kowakien bus stop. The ride takes approximately 40 minutes. The Yunessun spa resort is right across the road, just a short walk from the bus stop.
Option #5: From Gora Station
If you are coming from Gora Station, there is a free shuttle bus that can take you straight to Yunessun every 30 minutes from 9:15 am to 12:15 am, from 02:15 pm to 4:45 pm, and from 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm.
Visit Yunessun’s official website for more information.
