- Features of hot springs in Japan
- Jinata onsen
- Noboribetsu onsen
- Takigawa onsen
- Takaragawa onsen
- Takegawara onsen
- Kinosaki onsen
- Dogo onsen honkan
- Tenzan tohji-kyo
- Oedo onsen monogatari
Are you interested in hot springs in Japan? In this country, they are called onsen, and those who decide to visit them will be able to appreciate their beauty and feel their healing properties.
Features of hot springs in Japan
Due to the fact that Japan is located on islands of volcanic origin, geothermal waters come to the surface of the earth (there are about 2000 springs).
Japanese hot waters treat injuries, nervous exhaustion, poor circulation, skin ailments. In addition, they relieve pain and fatigue, and have anti-aging and antibacterial properties.
There are several types of onsen:
- Higaeri-onsen: presented in the form of bath complexes, where there are separate sections for women and men (there you can spend a whole day or a couple of hours). The local baths, located indoors or outdoors, receive thermal water from the bowels of the earth.
- Ryokan: This is a traditional Japanese hot spring hotel. The whole family can stay there to enjoy a dip in the healing water and delicious dishes prepared by the chef. A separate family can rent a small bath there (kashikiri buro). Bathing in the “home nesseng” can be a real pleasure.
Jinata onsen
The peculiarity of this onsen is that it is located on a rocky crevice on the coast (Shikine Island), so you can swim here only at high tide, since it is at such moments that a natural bath appears (thermal water mixes with a cool ocean stream, due to which swimming brings an unforgettable experience).
Noboribetsu onsen
The location of this onsen (its sources are enriched with sulfur, iodine, iron, calcium and other elements) is a volcanic crater, so those who find themselves here will be able to contemplate the picturesque landscapes.
The temperature of Noboribetsu Onsen hot water (9 different types of thermal water are distinguished according to the composition here) varies between + 45-92 degrees. With its help, they treat those suffering from rheumatism, arthritis, anemia, high blood pressure.
Almost every hotel has its own hot spring, but Dai-Ichi Takimotokan deserves the attention of vacationers (it offers a nightclub, swimming pools, water slides, baths with thermal water of different composition).
Takigawa onsen
The waters of this hot spring are considered the most alkaline in Japan. Here, in the mountains, there is a center that receives 4 groups every day, who will not only be offered to swim here, but also to satisfy their hunger. Especially here women like to take water procedures, because after them the skin becomes smooth and velvety.
Takaragawa onsen
Bathing in its waters is recommended for everyone who has impaired blood circulation, problems with the skin, nervous system, and digestion. In addition, Takaragawa Onsen hot water helps with sprains and muscle sprains. The onsen has 4 mixed pools, although 1 is for women only.
Takegawara onsen
To services of tourists - bathing with hot water for women and men, but before swimming in them, they will be offered to "bury" in the black thermal sand (it is heated to 42 degrees). Before the 10-minute procedure (it helps to remove toxins from the body), you must put on a yukata robe made of cotton. You will have to pay 100 yen for using the baths, and 1,030 yen for taking “sand baths”.
Kinosaki onsen
The Kinosaki Onsen complex has 7 public baths (Ichino-yu and Mandara-yu are open on Wednesdays, Yanagi-yu and Goshono-yu on Thursdays, Kouno-yu on Tuesdays, Jizou-yu on Fridays, and Satono- on Mondays. yu) and 10 traditional hotels (ryokan).
Dogo onsen honkan
The water temperature of the springs varies between + 20-55 degrees. A visit to the 1st floor of the bath complex will be the cheapest (locals mostly "live" here), the baths on the 2nd floor are more spacious, and there are not so many people, and in addition there is a special room where you can relax after swimming. The 3rd floor provides the highest level of service. It is equipped with private rooms and offers rice biscuits with green tea. Guests are charged between 410 and 1550 yen depending on the class of service.
Tenzan tohji-kyo
This onsen is equipped with a salt sauna, cold water bath, separate baths, open and closed thermal baths. It is better to plan your visit to Tenzan Tohji-kyo on weekdays, as it is crowded on weekends (the cost of visiting is 1,100 yen).
Oedo onsen monogatari
Before visiting the bath complex and outdoor baths, vacationers are advised to walk through the Japanese-style garden (lanterns are lit here in the evening), where there is a gazebo, a small pond and foot baths. In addition, there are shops, a steam room, restaurants, a massage parlor.
