Baikunro

283. Baikunro, Umegashima Visited for higaeri at 500, listed hours 11:00–15:00, but may randomly not be open (I got in on the second attempt). They stamp the 60 Onsen of Shizuoka 24/25 booklet. A legendary ryokan that a couple of years ago was booked entirely for an expat onsen trip. It was really cool to be in a place I'd heard stories about even before the onsen rally. The old man was waiting for me after a call from the Prefectural Administration, greeted me very warmly, shook my hand about three times, we exchanged gifts, and he wrote me a handwritten letter to the next higaeri onsen where I was supposed to complete the stamp rally achievement. Inside there's a bath with clear water, temperature 35. Next to it a tub with clear water with flakes, temperature 36. Good air quality inside. There are two private baths: - small private cave bath, clear water, temperature 37; - small private bath, clear water, temperature 37. If you find yourself in this settlement, you either need to visit this ryokan for higaeri or stay overnight — given its special status.