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Steaming hot spring channels running through the snowy valley at Kusatsu Onsen

Kusatsu/Japan

Sainokawara Rotenburo

One of Japan's largest open-air baths, in a valley of steaming acidic springs above Kusatsu.

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Baignade
Extérieur

Kusatsu produces more hot spring water than any other Japanese resort, and Sainokawara Park is where it runs openly through the rocks before filling a vast rotenburo at the head of the valley.

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Pourquoi y aller

For the walk through the steaming park and then a very large outdoor bath in snow, surrounded by pine forest.

Recommandations

Hotels nearby

Découvrez où dormir près de Sainokawara Rotenburo.

L'eau

Eau thermale

Source
Yubatake and Sainokawara sources
Minéralisation
Strongly acidic sulphur-chloride, pH about 2
Caractère
Among Japan's most acidic waters; famously antibacterial

Équipements

  • Thermal pools
  • Outdoor pools

Histoire

Kusatsu Onsen has been recorded since the twelfth century and was ranked among Japan's finest waters by Edo-period physicians.

Informations pratiques

Wash thoroughly before entering; tattoos may be restricted. Separate male and female baths. The water is strongly acidic — remove jewellery.

Site officiel

Y aller

Bus from Naganohara-Kusatsuguchi station, then ten minutes on foot from the Yubatake through the park.

Situation

Kusatsu, Japan36.6250, 138.5893Voir sur la carte Balnevia

Lieux liés

Autres bains thermaux en Japan