Introduction to hot springs in Japanese hot springs

IV. Introduction to famous hot springs in Japan Atami has been a famous hot spring resort since ancient times. Its earliest hot spring record dates back to 1,200 years ago. It is one of the most famous hot spring places in Japan. There are 262 hot springs with temperatures above 42°C. The total amount of hot springs gushing out per minute is more than 20,000 liters, ranking fourth among Japanese hot spring resorts. There are many hot springs in Atami, the most famous of which are the "Seven Springs of Atami", namely Oyu, Kawarayu, Sajiroyu, Kiyozaemonyu, Furo no Yu, Ozawayu and Nonakayu.

Atami Hot Spring is mainly a "weak salt spring", which contains salt similar to sea salt. After bathing in hot springs, salt will be left on the skin, which has a good moisturizing effect, so you will not feel cold after bathing in hot springs. It also has a sweating effect and can promote the body's metabolism, so it is effective in rheumatism, neuralgia, skin diseases and internal organ diseases. Kusatsu Hot Spring (くさつおんせん), also known as "Medicine Hot Spring", is located in Kusatsu Town, Azuma County, Gunma Prefecture. It has always been famous for its beautiful natural environment and extremely high curative effects. It has been famous as a famous hot spring for treating diseases and strengthening the body since ancient times. . The spring quality is hydrogen sulfide acidic spring and acidic sulfate spring, and the water temperature is as high as 50℃~96℃. It has certain effects on the treatment of rheumatic diseases, neuralgia, chronic skin diseases, trauma, diabetes, etc. The natural outflow volume of Kusatsu Onsen is about 40,000 liters per minute, ranking first among all hot springs in Japan. The "Yudad" in Kusatsu Onsen Town has hot spring water flowing all year round. There is also a traditional activity in Kusatsu Onsen, which is to use long wooden boards to stir the spring water in the hot spring bath to achieve the purpose of mixing the medicinal elements in the hot spring evenly, lowering the temperature and improving the curative effect, which has become a symbol of the hot spring town.

The Japanese call bathhouses "Furo", so Japan is also known as the "Furo nation".

The Japanese habit of bathing in hot springs began in the 8th century AD. At that time, most Japanese bathed in streams and rivers. Only monks in temples could bathe in hot springs because they had to purify themselves. Therefore, bathing in temples The equipment was complete, but at that time, most people did not have bathrooms in their homes.

In Japan, almost all modern hot spring hotels or inns, as well as public baths, are often wider and more comfortable than the "women's baths". However, in recent years, the number of female bathhouse guests has increased every year, so many women Men's and women's baths are required to be the same size. In order to adapt to the new trend, some traditional hotels have to adopt a workaround when they cannot renovate at the moment. The "dianfang" large bathing area is reserved for "ladies" during a certain period of time, which is called women's bathing area. Time can also be considered as an explanation for female soup drinkers.

There are many kinds of hot spring hotels in Japan, and there are even large hot spring theme parks. Except for the spas where swimsuits are required, the rest are natural and smooth bathing baths. In the special places for hot spring "hot spring treatment", there will be so-called hot spring medical doctors to guide hot spring bathers on the correct way to bathe and treat. If you want to choose the most cost-effective place to bathe, then go to a public bathhouse. There are public bathhouses in all hot spring towns in Japan. The fee is only 50 to 100 yen, and some places are even free.

Among the many hot springs, the following five hot springs are particularly famous in Japan:

Arima Hot Spring

Arima Onnsenn is a hot spring in Kansai, Japan. The oldest hot spring in the region. It is a health care facility built by Buddhist monks in the 8th century AD. Located in Arima-cho, Kita-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, it has a long history and is known as the "Heartland of Kobe". It is one of the three most famous hot springs in Japan (Gero Hot Spring and Kusatsu Hot Spring). The water quality of Arima Hot Spring is rich in minerals. The spring water contains iron salt springs with a concentration of about twice that of sea water. It is divided into "Gold Spring" with a rust-red color and "Silver Spring" with colorless and transparent carbonic acid springs. The Arima Onsen area is a concentration of elegant hot spring hotels.

Sado Hot Spring

This hot spring is in a place called "Sado Island". There are 10 hot springs on Sado Island, most of which are salt springs. Among them, the hot spring named "Anjuwa Cooko King's Hot Spring" has a warm legend. According to legend, the blind old mother's sad tears formed a river in search of her lost daughter Anshou and son Cook Wang, so this area is full of salty spring water. This spring water contains boric acid and carrotic acid that are beneficial to the eyes, and can improve chronic eye diseases and improve vision.

Tsukioka Hot Spring

Tsukioka Spring is known as Japan’s first hydrogen sulfide spring, which has the effect of exfoliating, bleaching skin, and even rejuvenating and anti-aging. In recent years, Tsukioka Onsen has become so popular that it has been nicknamed the Magic Hot Spring. Furthermore, the color of Tsukioka Onsen's water changes with the weather, sometimes charmingly colorful, and sometimes showing a bright emerald color. It is said that in the past, residents used to measure the color of the soup. What's the weather!

Ikaho Hot Spring, a hot spring that improves women’s physique: Ikaho Hot Spring in Gunma Prefecture, which is only two hours away from Tokyo. The hot spring has a long history and began to flow more than 1,300 years ago. It is drinkable. Because it contains iron, it penetrates into the body through the skin and has the effect of improving the anemia and cold constitution that women often have. It also has the functions of beautifying, losing weight, and curing pain. It is said that many women with infertility suffer from infertility after taking this soup. Conception is also known as the "sending child soup".

Yuzawa Hot Spring

"The long tunnel passing through the county is Snow Country..." This is the award-winning masterpiece "Snow Country" by Japanese Nobel writer Yasushiro Kawabata " is the opening line of the book. This sentence can be said to be familiar and catchy throughout Japan. Last year coincided with Kawabata Yasunari's 100th birthday, and it was also the 60th anniversary of the publication of "Snow Country". Japan has already started the Snow Country craze. , the craze of Snow Country Tour, and the background of this book is new? Of course, Yuzawa in the prefecture has become the most popular place in winter, and the hot springs in Yuzawa have become the must-have snow country hot springs in Kawabata Yasunari's romantic trip.

The hot springs in Yuzawa are weak salt springs that were discovered 800 years ago and are effective in treating strokes, arthritis, gastrointestinal inflammation, etc.

For Japanese people, going to hot springs in winter means traveling. Hot spring travel will definitely be the most popular way in Japan in the 21st century.