Due to the problem that many lodging facilities in Dake Onsenkyo in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture are unable to operate due to factors such as the temperature of the hot springs dropping, as a result of investigating the hot springs, it was found that there was a problem with the pumping equipment of the hot springs. Could not be located.
The cause of the drop in the temperature of the source is still unknown, and it is expected that it will take some time before business resumes.
In Hirosaki City's Dake Onsen Village, the temperature of the hot spring source, which was about 80 degrees Celsius, has dropped to over 50 degrees since around the end of last month, and the amount of hot water has decreased to about one-fifth, and six inns are open in winter. of which four have been forced to close.
Mr. Yohei Kojima, the head of the Dake Onsen Ryokan Association, suspected that there was a problem with the equipment that pumps up the hot springs. It means that they are not.
According to Mr. Kojima, this source was dug about 50 years ago, but this is the first time that the temperature has dropped sharply.
The union will also check the status of the other three sources, but it is expected that it will take some time to resume operations.
Mr. Kojima said, "I feel sorry for the customer. It is difficult to do on my own, so I would like to discuss support with the city, prefecture, country, etc. and do my best to provide the service."