Accessible Travel
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Wi-Fi SPOT
Ureshino offers many free public wifi hotspots available both indoors and outdoors, including Onsen Kouen (Onsen Park), which also offers free phone charging facilities.
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Onsen Yudo-Fu
Onsen Yudo-Fu is a famous local dish, consisting of tofu cooked in natural hot spring water. As well as tasting delicious it is also a unique looking dish.
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Ureshino Yukata
Upon arrival at your chosen ryokan or hotel, we recommend changing into a supplied Yukata, a beautiful traditional Japanese robe. In Ureshino, Yukata’s designed specifically for wheelchair users are available and allow you to dress without the need to stand.
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Ureshino’s green tea
Ureshino’s green tea is famous throughout Japan for it’s high quality of flavour. Many ryokans and hotels in Ureshino will serve complimentary tea upon arrival.
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A white catfish
A white catfish is believed to be the god of beautiful skin, and at Toyotama-hime shrine many men and women believe by touching it they too will have beautiful skin.
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Cafe
Many cafes throughout Ureshino offer wheelchair access. Matcha (Green Tea) flavoured ice cream is very popular in Ureshino.
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Sake breweries
Ureshino city has 3 sake breweries. One is located in central Ureshino town and offers free tasting in their shop.
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Shopping
Have fun shopping in Ureshino!
A range of accessories for Kimono’s and Yukata’s are available and make popular gifts and souvenirs. -
Seybold-no-yu
one of the Ureshino’s symbol is Seybold-no-yu (Seybold’s hot spring) One of Ureshino’s landmarks is the Seybold-no-yo (Seybolds hot spring), and offers full wheelchair access.
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Koryu communication centre
Visit the Koryu communication centre in central Ureshino for any sightseeing information you may need.
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When visiting any traditional style Japanese tatami rooms, you will need to remove your shows before entering.
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Signs directing you to places of interest are available throughout Ureshino.