This natural hot spring hotel is a mere 5-minute walk from Ichinomiya Temple, and is well known among pilgrims. Kirara Onsen draws its natural water from the western end of the Takamatsu Crater that is over 300 meters underground. The name "Natural Hot Spring Kirara" is name of a meteorite that is said to have fallen off from the ancient universe, shining brilliantly as it fell.