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Gushing forth in the Yufuin Onsen area at the foot of Mt. Yufu, the Yufuin Yubel Hotel No. 1 Spring embodies the town's spirit. Yufuin, one of Japan's most famous hot spring resorts, has a history of avoiding boisterous development, instead cultivating a tranquil retreat where pastoral landscapes meet art. This alkaline simple spring, with its low-irritant properties, is a perfect expression of that philosophy. The soft, pH 8.5 water gently envelops the skin, leaving it feeling smooth and refreshed after bathing. It is a fine spring that offers a peaceful escape for those seeking to unwind both body and soul.

Komaki Onsen was struck in 1971, when drilling for spa tourism tapped water about 1 km beneath Komakiyama in Misawa. It gushes at 43.4°C with an alkaline pH of 9.1, clear and dotted with fine white mineral threads. Mild yet rich in metasilicic acid, the Komaki source leaves skin soft and smooth, soothing travelers who want to linger and unwind in Aomori's northern countryside.

Hakone-Yumoto Onsen, said to have opened in the Nara period, boasts the oldest history in Hakone. This Yumoto No. 29 & 46 Goko-sen is a blend of multiple sources from this historic spa town. It is used in public bathhouses along the old Tokaido road, having soothed weary travelers for centuries.

This hidden gem springs forth in Akiruno, a city in Tokyo blessed with abundant nature. Its most remarkable feature is its exceptionally high alkalinity, with a pH of 10.01, one of the highest in Japan. The water feels silky and lotion-like, and is traditionally associated with smoothing the skin. It is a gentle and soothing spring, perfect for those seeking to heal daily fatigue and refresh both mind and body.

Dogo Onsen is an ancient spa celebrated since the Man'yo era, linked to the legend of a white heron healing its leg and to a visit by Prince Shotoku. Today water from several sources is blended at distribution stations and piped to the town's public baths and inns under a central management system. The No. 1 station delivers a 47.7°C alkaline simple spring in which sodium makes up over 90% of the cations, with bicarbonate and fluoride. Soft and gentle, it suits anyone who wants to soak slowly in the history of an old spa.

This hot spring embodies the enduring passion of pioneers, delivered from Kuronagi Onsen in the upper reaches of the Kurobe River to Unazuki Onsen, approximately 7km downstream, after arduous wooden pipe laying construction in Taisho 12 (1923). Gushing at an abundant rate of approximately 2,000 liters per minute, its colorless and transparent waters seem to embody the pristine clarity of the gorge itself. With a soft touch that gently envelops the skin, it slowly warms the body to its core. Ideal for those seeking to unwind their mind and body, embraced by nature, at the various inns and public bathhouses throughout the town.

The No. 2 Distribution Station spring is one of the sources Yuzawa town manages and pipes to inns in Echigo-Yuzawa, the snow country made famous by Kawabata's novel. The No. 2 spring emerges at a hot 55.2°C; though a gentle simple spring with 755.1 mg/kg of total components, it carries 322.1 mg/kg of chloride. Weakly alkaline at pH 7.9 and nearly odorless, it feels soft and clinging on the skin, and suits anyone wanting an unfussy, warming soak after skiing or watching the snow.

This is one of the private sources gushing in Yufuin Onsen, one of Japan's most popular hot spring resorts. The "On-yu" source is a simple hot spring drawn from within the property, known for being gentle and suitable for everyone due to its low mineral content. Its weak alkalinity of pH 8.2 gently removes dead skin cells, leaving the skin feeling smooth. Rich in metasilicic acid, a natural moisturizing component, it helps hydrate the skin after bathing. This spring is recommended for those seeking a gentle bath to unwind both body and soul while surrounded by the majestic nature of Mount Yufu.

Bessho Onsen No.4 Source is one of the springs of Bessho Onsen, a 1,400-year-old spa some link to the "Nanakuri no yu" praised in The Pillow Book, and it is said to feed the drinking fountain at Kitamuki Kannon temple. Nearly clear, the water carries a toasty sulfur aroma and an alkaline softness that wraps the skin in a slippery smoothness. It suits travelers who want a quiet soak at the gate of an ancient temple.

Gero Onsen counts among Japan's three famous springs, and legend holds that when its waters once vanished, a white heron alighted on the Masuda riverbank to reveal a new gush. The Gero Onsen Soto pump station source draws on several centrally managed wells and sends them on to inns throughout the hot-spring town. Its pH 8.9 alkaline water glides softly over the skin and lingers as a light, refreshed feeling, soothing travelers who stroll the hot-spring town and seek gentle rest.

Aone Onsen is said to have opened in 1528 and served as the palace bath of the Date clan of the Sendai domain. This 49.8°C blend of six sources flows into the tubs without added water or heating: a clear, light simple spring. With moderate sulfate and bicarbonate, it leaves the skin feeling fresh and light. Gentle and slowly warming, it suits those who wish to sink quietly into historic stone and wooden tubs in the snowy mountains of Zao.

Sounkyo, the gorge of the Ishikari River, is one of Hokkaido's great mountain spa areas, fed by hot water from the volcanic Daisetsuzan range. Shingin no Yu was classified in a 2004 analysis as a simple spring with pH 6.4 and 0.514 g/kg of total components. Sodium and bicarbonate dominate, alongside 79.1 mg/kg of metasilicic acid and 80.8 mg/kg of free carbon dioxide. Gentle in composition yet carrying a faint sulfur scent, sometimes taking on a bluish tint in the bath, it is a quiet, smooth water much like the gorge itself.

Gushing in the Kannawa Onsen area, one of the eight springs of Beppu, Japan's top onsen destination, the Akari no Yado Tougetsu Gensen is a relatively new source, drilled and pump-lifted for a facility that opened in 2019. It offers modern relaxation while inheriting the traditions of Kannawa, long-famed as a therapeutic spa area. With a neutral pH of 6.8, close to human skin, the water is gentle and suitable for everyone. Immersing yourself in these waters helps you forget the hustle and bustle of daily life, deeply relaxing both mind and body.

Gero Onsen counts among Japan's three famous springs, and legend holds that when its waters once vanished, a white heron alighted on the Masuda riverbank to reveal a new gush. The Gero Onsen Soto pump station source draws on several centrally managed wells and sends them on to inns throughout the hot-spring town. Its pH 8.9 alkaline water glides softly over the skin and lingers as a light, refreshed feeling, soothing travelers who stroll the hot-spring town and seek gentle rest.

Once a desolate area called "Lesser Hell," this land was renamed Kowakidani following a visit by Emperor Meiji, sparking its development as a hot spring resort. This combined source is one of several springs utilized in this historic onsen town. Developed by entrepreneurs in the Meiji era, the area saw the construction of numerous inns and villas. This very source has supplied water to accommodations throughout the Kowakidani area, laying the foundation for Hakone's modern onsen culture.

Gero Onsen counts among Japan's three famous springs, and legend holds that when its waters once vanished, a white heron alighted on the Masuda riverbank to reveal a new gush sent by the healing Buddha Yakushi. The Gero Onsen Koda pump station source gathers several centrally managed wells and sends them to inns across the Koda district. Its pH 9.4 alkaline water glides softly over the skin and lingers as a light, refreshed feeling afterward, soothing travelers who seek gentle rest.

Osawa Onsen, a famed hot spring in Iwate reportedly beloved by author Kenji Miyazawa, draws from the "Osawa-no-Yu" source. It boasts a silky, lotion-like texture, a gift of its high alkalinity at pH 9.0. Soaking in this smooth water, like a fine lotion, gently exfoliates the skin, leaving it feeling exceptionally smooth after your bath. It's a gentle, healing spring that soothes both mind and body, perfect for those seeking a peaceful escape to unwind and care for themselves.

The Kashio no Yu No. 1 source draws seawater-strength brine from the heart of the Southern Alps, far from any coast, and the place name Kashio, "deer salt," is said to recall deer that gathered to lick the salty water. For generations this brine has been boiled down to make mountain salt. Its dense salts and gentle sulfur aroma wrap the body, letting warmth linger long after the bath. It soothes travelers who wish to steep quietly in a rare salt spring deep in a mountain village.

Named after the warlord Uesugi Kagetora, who met his end at Samegao Castle, the Kagetora no Yu source was drilled in 2017 in the hills of Jinguji, Myoko, below the castle ruins. Piped from the slopes at about 39°C, its dense salty water steeps into the skin and lets warmth linger long after bathing, while iron stains the rocks reddish brown. It suits travelers tracing Sengoku-era history who want to warm up to the core on chilly days.

Kinosaki Onsen's centrally managed mixed spring gathers water from several wells into a large storage tank, where its temperature is steadied before it flows through a looped pipe beneath the streets to the town's public bathhouses and inns. Managed as a shared resource by the Yushima property ward of Kinosaki, this faintly salty water wraps the body in warmth that lingers long after bathing, suiting travellers who stroll from bath to bath in yukata.

Misasa Onsen is said to have been discovered some 850 years ago when a samurai who spared a white wolf was guided to the spring in a dream, and its name is linked to the belief that "by the third morning, ailments are healed." It is known for radium springs with some of the world's highest radon levels. Gankutsu-no-Yu uses the natural rocks along the Mitoku River, and water rises on its own from the floor of each of its three tubs, sending small bubbles up around your feet.

Nukabira Gensenkyo began in the Taisho era when water hot enough to boil eggs was found deep in a primeval forest; the name is said to come from the Ainu word "Nukabira," a cliff shaped like a person. Kosenchi No. 1 flows naturally in the south district of the spa village, sustaining the free-flowing baths that the village's inns pledged together in their 2007 "Gensen Kakenagashi Declaration." Clear and nearly tasteless and odorless, the water is gentle on the skin and leaves a light, fresh feeling, suiting those who want to soak amid forest stillness, wild deer and starry skies.

Named after a peak resembling Switzerland's Weisshorn, this spring in the hills of Kyowa was discovered in 1968 by a borehole drilled to explore metal ore deposits. As the flow declined, a 731 m No. 2 well was drilled in 1975 and an 848 m No. 3 well in 1979, and the two are now blended. The alkaline chloride-sulfate water leaves skin feeling smooth, suiting drivers on the national highway who want to soak away a long journey.

Gushing in the Kitahama area, the heart of the Beppu Onsen region renowned for Japan's largest hot spring output, this private source has a rich history. The area flourished as an entertainment district for therapeutic bathers since a regular sea route to Osaka was established in the Meiji era. The Beppu Onsen Hotel Koraku source is uniquely characterized by its dual nature as both a bicarbonate and a chloride spring. Steeping in its waters gently exfoliates the skin while a fine veil of salt locks in moisture, leaving you with a silky feel and a restorative warmth that lingers long after your bath.

Kinosaki Onsen's centrally managed mixed spring gathers water from several wells into a large storage tank, where its temperature is steadied before it flows through a looped pipe beneath the streets to the town's public bathhouses and inns. Managed as a shared resource by the Yushima property ward of Kinosaki, this faintly salty water wraps the body in warmth that lingers long after bathing, suiting travellers who stroll from bath to bath in yukata.

The Mandaiko source, originating from traces of past mining development, is deeply intertwined with Kusatsu Onsen's unique yumomi culture and its long history of toji (therapeutic bathing). Its highly acidic waters, among Japan's most potent, deliver a distinctive tingling sensation, awakening both mind and body and offering a sense of rejuvenation. The high-temperature blessings penetrate deep into the core, leaving you with a surprisingly light and refreshed feeling after your bath. We invite those seeking a genuine toji experience, a true escape from daily life to restore their mind and body, to discover the profound power of this spring.

Kinosaki Onsen's centrally managed mixed spring gathers water from several wells into a large storage tank, where its temperature is steadied before it flows through a looped pipe beneath the streets to the town's public bathhouses and inns. Managed as a shared resource by the Yushima property ward of Kinosaki, this faintly salty water wraps the body in warmth that lingers long after bathing, suiting travellers who stroll from bath to bath in yukata.

Originating from the fumaroles of Owakudani, born from the eruption of Hakone volcano approximately 3,000 years ago, this artificially developed hot spring began to be supplied to Sengokuhara and Gora by Hakone Onsen Kyokyu Co., Ltd. in Showa 5 (1930). Its renowned milky white waters, blended with naturally gushing spring water, offer a pleasant sensation that tightens the skin and a powerful restorative warmth that penetrates deep into the body's core. After bathing, you'll feel surprisingly refreshed and light. It's a perfect companion when you seek to feel the Earth's energy and achieve deep relaxation and rejuvenation for your mind and body.

Shirahatage Genzen, located in Kusatsu Onsen and adjacent to Yubatake (Kusatsu's central hot-water field), is said to have been discovered by Minamoto no Yoritomo. Historically, it served as the stage for 'Jikan-yu' (timed bathing), supporting balneotherapy culture, and is truly considered the soul of Kusatsu. Its distinctive aroma and powerful waters, which feel as though they firm the skin, seem to awaken the mind and body from within. Surrendering to its embrace offers a pure moment to shed daily clamor and rediscover one's true self. This spring is a sanctuary for those seeking a fresh start and rejuvenation.

Kuroyu is one of four springs of differing character that rise within about 50 meters of one another at Yunotai, said to be the oldest bathing ground of Nyuto Onsen. Long called the "warm-pool spring" and the "spring of fertility," it has the highest chloride content of the four, so a soak warms you to the core and the heat lingers long afterward. The cloudy, sulfur-scented water comes up hot and is tempered with fresh water in some seasons, a robust spring that shows its true worth during deep-snow winter stays.

Drawn from 700 meters beneath the center of Oita City, this private source is a true urban oasis. The Ariston Hotel Oita source boasts a pH of 8.6 and abundant bicarbonate ions, which gently exfoliate the skin, leaving it remarkably smooth. Its amber-hued waters invite deep relaxation, melting away the day's fatigue. It is perfect for those seeking to refresh and rejuvenate after a day of business or sightseeing.

Nigoriyu bubbles up beside the Seri River in Nagayu Onsen, a village famed for carbonated springs, and was once known as the "high-temperature Ramune spring." Clear at the source, its iron content oxidizes into a tea-brown cloud in the bath, giving the spring its name. Around 40°C, the water lingers on the skin with fine bubbles and a silky, clinging feel, suiting bathers who want a long, gentle soak.

Yamashiro Onsen, said to have been opened by the monk Gyoki some 1,300 years ago, draws this water from two wells: the No. 7 source gushing in Katsuradani-machi and the No. 8 source in Yamato-machi, blended at a relay tank in the town. The Yamashiro No. 7 and No. 8 blend is clear, gently alkaline and rich in sulfate, calcium and sodium, a soak whose warmth lingers long after bathing, well suited to travellers unwinding after a day among Kutani pottery studios.

This spring rises deep in the Azuma mountains at about 1,100 m, reached by a mountain road climbing beyond Shirabu Onsen from Yonezawa. Counted among Yonezawa's eight hot springs, it sits in a valley near the headwaters of the Mogami River, where bathers gaze at waterfalls and ridgelines from open-air pools. Rich in calcium, the water leaves white mineral flakes on the tub floor and feels soft and smooth, ideal for those who want to savor mountain scenery in secluded quiet.

Kyowa Onsen opened in 1969 in Aibetsu, a town known for mushrooms. Its two sources, Chojuyu and Kyowayu, rise from the same spot and carry more than 1,800 mg/kg of free carbon dioxide, a rarity in Hokkaido. Because boiling would drive off the gas and alter the minerals, the inn pours the source straight from the tap into a small tub and adds hot water to reach bathing temperature, letting it flow without recirculation. The iron-tinged, yellowish water leaves fine bubbles on the skin for a smooth feel.

At the foot of Mt. Ontake, Yuya Onsen in Hida-Osaka is said to have served bathers for some three centuries, and locals still repeat the saying that carbonated spring water beats stomach medicine. Pumped from underground at around 12°C, the cold mineral water is rich in carbon dioxide and tastes like soda. Its iron content sends fine brown flakes drifting through the bath and gives the water a smooth, slightly slick feel. Carbon dioxide springs are rare in Japan, making this one a true local character.

Local lore says this spring was found after a dream of the dragon god of a nearby shrine declaring that hot water lay beneath Higashiasahikawa. Clear at the wellhead, its abundant iron oxidizes in air, turning the bath an ochre hue with a distinctly squeaky, metallic feel on the skin.

Sounkyo Onsen traces its roots to the Shioya hot spring opened beside the Ishikari River in the early Taisho era. The Katsura no Yu 1-2-3 mixed source wells up naturally at about 79°C from only two meters underground, is stored in a tank and piped along the mountainside to the baths. Softly scented with sulfur and silky on the skin, it leaves bathers feeling light, a fine companion for travelers unwinding beneath the gorge's towering cliffs.

Tengu no Yu gushes naturally in the mountain hollow of Doroyu Onsen, a spa said to have opened in the early Heian period. Its name comes from a legend: a sick maiden too shy to bathe in clear water was helped by a tengu who clouded the spring white, and she was healed after soaking in it. The Tengu no Yu source swirls with white mineral flakes and mud-like sediment, leaving the skin feeling soft and supple, a steeping place for anyone who loves cloudy, remote hot springs.

Murasugi Onsen is said to have been found in 1335, when Araki Masataka, a retainer of the Ashikaga clan fleeing war, dreamed of the Healing Buddha seven nights in a row, giving the spa some 700 years of history. Yakushinoyu No. 3 Well carries that name, gushing from a drilled well in Murasugi and supplying the inns of the spa town. Known since the Taisho era for its rich radon, the clear, mild water seems ordinary, yet soaking and breathing its steam lets a gentle warmth spread from within, suiting anyone seeking an unhurried toji stay among quiet cedar groves.