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  • Atagawa Onsen
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    Shizuoka Kamo-gun Higashiizucho Naramoto
    A historic hot spring area sprawling at the foot of the Amagi Mountains said to have been discovered by the samurai and tactician Ota Dokan, known as the builder of Edo Castle. Boasting an abundant number of source springs and hot water production volume, the area is dotted with hot spring turrets from which steam billows. Bustling with tourists year round, nearby sightseeing destinations include Atagawa Yunohana Park, which has a footbath as well as hot spring pond which can be used to boil eggs; Atagawa Tropical and Alligator Garden, which utilizes hot spring heat to raise alligators and cultivate tropical plants; fruit farms which make use of the area’s warm weather to grow mandarin oranges and strawberries; and Atagawa You Yu Beach, which boasts a sweeping view of the Izu Islands. Events such as fireworks shows are also regularly held in the area.
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  • Ito Onsen
    Shizuoka Ito-shi
    A hot spring district with a long history dating back to its discovery in the Heian period. In the Edo period, the area's waters were gifted to the mighty Tokugawa clan. There are over 700 source springs in the area generating an astounding 30 thousand liters of hot water per minute, one of the greatest volumes in the country, and visitors can enjoy bathing in tubs constantly replenished kakenagashi style from a source spring at many bathhouse facilities in the city. The qualities of the springs differ slightly depending on location, but in general they are clear mildly saline springs and simple springs. Mildly saline springs are renowned for their heat retention properties which prevent post-bath chills. The area's simple springs are gentle on the skin, ensuring their waters can be used comfortably by men and women of all ages.
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  • Fukuchi Onsen
    Gifu Takayama-shi Okuhida Hot spring village Fukuchi
    A quiet hot spring district located in the Okuhida Onsenkyo hot spring village in Takayama City at the foot of the Hida Mountains (Northern Alps). The area's 11 ryokan inns and minshuku bed and breakfasts each have their own unique atmosphere and charm. There is also a footbath in the area which is free to persons staying at a local lodging facility. Located inside a 300 year old Japanese home called the Yadori-yu which was moved to this area, the footbath has a rest area with an atmospheric irori sunken hearth and can be used prior to checking in or while exploring the area. The area's springs are primarily regular simple springs or hydrogen carbonate springs, although the springs operated by some of the inns have more distinctive properties. A morning market is held in the district, and here visitors will find shops selling fresh, local vegetables and other foods as well as local specialty products. Note that when the market opens differs in summer and winter; visitors are particularly recommended search out some hoba miso (miso, mushrooms, meat, and other toppings grilled over a hackberry leaf) as well as a tin of Hida sansho (Japanese pepper).
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  • Akazawa Onsen
    Shizuoka Ito-shi Akazawa Ukiyama 170-2
    Backed by the Izu Highland and commanding a view of the Pacific Ocean, this hot spring district is the perfect place from which to enjoy the delights of both mountain and sea and large numbers of tourists flock here throughout the year. The waters of the area's calcium sodium chloride sulfate springs are said to treat an abundant array of ailments, including nerve pain, muscle soreness, joint pain, frozen shoulders, bruises, sprains, and motor paralysis. Located at the foot of beautiful Mt. Omuro, a mountain covered by Japanese torreya which resembles an overturned Japanese owan bowl in shape, the district is surrounded by numerous sightseeing destinations, such as Sakura no Sato, a park where some 3,000 cherry trees spanning 35 varieties grow; the Jogasaki Suspension Bridge; and Tajima Waterfall. Visitors here can also enjoy the area's fresh, seasonal seafood from the coastal waters of Izu as well as its abundance of farm produce and wild edible plants. There are hot spring lodging facilities in the area as well as day trip bathhouses and spas.
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  • Umegashima Onsen
    Shizuoka Shizuoka-shi Aoi-ku Umegashima Umegashima Onsen
    A hot spring district with a 1,700 year long history and which is aid to have been known to the ancient Emperor Ojin in Tumulus period. Umegashima Onsen is the most well-known hot spring district in the Umegashima Onsenkyo hot spring village. Situated some 1,000 meters above sea level, the district is comprised of 12 inns in the Abekawa River source basin. Because of its secluded location surrounded by mountains, it is said one can get a hot spring experience here that is richer than anywhere else, and accordingly some call this place the Rich Onsen. The waters of the area's colorless sulfur spring are alkaline and gentle on the skin. Abe Great Falls, selected as one of Japan's 100 best waterfalls, is located 45 minutes away. Seen as a symbol of the beauty of inner Abe, visitors are recommended to see this majestic waterfall. In 2017, Umegahara Onsenkyo was designated a National Hot Spring Health Resorts by the Ministry of the Environment.
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  • Inatori Onsen
    Shizuoka Kamo-gun Higashiizucho Inatori
    A hot spring district blessed with a year-round warm climate and located in a picturesque area commanding a view of Izu Oshima. Many traditional events are held here, such as the Dontsuku Festival, said to be the strangest festival on Earth, and the area bustles with tourists throughout the year. The waters of the district's colorless, mildly alkaline chloride springs possess outstanding moisturizing and heat retaining properties and are renowned for warming the body all the way to the core and preventing post-bath chills. These waters are also said to aid recovery from fatigue and promote health in addition to moisturizing the skin and easing sensitivity to cold and stiff shoulders.
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  • Kira Onsen
    Aichi Nishio-shi Kiracho Miyazaki Chinai
    The curative waters of this hot spring district in the Miyazaki area have been known since the Meiji period but it wasn't until the late 1950s and early 1960s that a proper hot spring town area emerged here. The district's stunning scenery, commanding a view of the ocean, has made it highly popular; visitors can also enjoy an abundance of ocean leisure activities here. The waters of the district's chloride springs are said to treat such ailments as nerve pain, muscle soreness, sensitivity to cold, and fatigue. Many of the hotels, ryokan inns, and other lodging facilities in the district have outdoor baths with a view of the sea; at some establishments, you can even enjoy a hot spring bath while dining on the seafood fresh from Mikawa Bay. There are also many sightseeing destinations in the area, such as the Konrenji Temple's Midado pavilion, a National Treasure and the oldest wooden structure in the prefecture; the Former Konoe Residence, a grand estate which once belonged to the noble Konoe family from Kyoto; and numerous other famous historic sites, shrines, and temples. In addition, an abundance of festivals and other events are held here throughout the year.
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  • Kumomi Onsen
    Shizuoka Kamo-gun Matsuzakicho Kumomi
    This hot spring town, occupied by numerous cozy bed and breakfasts, is said to have the most beautiful view of Mt. Fuji of any in Japan. Known for its abundant seafood and warm, friendly people, the town holds a variety of events as well, such as free turban shell gathering, a pirate cuisine festival, and a celebration of the sending out of the first fishing boats of the year, fireworks displays, and firefly watching. There's also the popular and free Akaihama Rotenburo outdoor bath and Nagisa no Ashiyu footbath, both of which are situated right in front of the sea. Situated on the Kumomi coast, the Akaihama Rotenburo is a mixed gender bath and bathers must wear a bathing suit. The Nagisa no Ashiyu is located at Kumomi Beach. Both are open only from May to October.
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  • Saga Sawa Onsen
    Shizuoka Izu-shi Kadonohara 400-1
    Counted as one of the Seven Amagi Hot Springs, this hot spring, generating an abundant volume of piping hot water along a clear mountain stream, was named after the Sagano area in Kyoto because of its resemblance to that location. The hot spring is operated by a single ryokan inn, but its abundant flow is used to fill a total of 11 bath facilities, including an outdoor bath, large indoor baths, family baths, and private reservable baths. The waters of the simple alkaline hot spring are gentle on the skin and leave it silky smooth. Located in the center of the atmospheric Shuzenji Onsen hot spring district, derived from the Shuzenji temple, there are many sightseeing destinations nearby, including the Shuzenji temple itself, where Minamoto no Yoriie, the second Kamakura shogun, was imprisoned; Izu's largest waterfall, Joren Falls; and the Old Amagi Tunnel, famously depicted in the short story The Dancing Girl of Izu. After exploring these renowned destinations, you can relax in one of the inn's quiet rooms, all of which have a view of the beautiful Kano River, and take a relaxing soak in one of luxurious baths.
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  • Izunagaoka Onsen
    Shizuoka Izunokuni-shi Nagaoka‧Kona
    A vast hot spring district sprawling at the foot of Mt. Genji on the Izu Peninsula. Developed at the end of the Meiji period, this relatively new hot spring village has over 100 source springs and produces an extremely abundant volume of piping hot water. The area' colorless alkaline simple springs contain an abundance of sodium, calcium, and other minerals; their waters are gentle on the skin and particularly popular with women due to their beautifying properties, as they leave the skin soft and smooth. Some of the facilities in the area have places where visitors can drink these hot spring waters, and doing so is said to help ease chronic gastrointestinal disorders and other digestive organ diseases.
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