Geto Onsen is an onsen town with traditional ryokan (Japanese inn) and natural hot spring baths. It was founded in 1134, and is one of the oldest establishments in Japan.
| Geto Onsen | |
|---|---|
夏油温泉 | |
Location within Japan | |
| General information | |
| Status | Operational |
| Architectural style | Japanese architecture |
| Location | Kitakami, Iwate Prefecture |
| Country | Japan |
| Coordinates | 39°12′45.05″N 140°53′11.217″E / 39.2125139°N 140.88644917°E |
| Opened | 1134 |
| Website | |
| mizuki | |
History
editThe onsen town was founded in 1134 and is located in Kitakami, Iwate Prefecture, Japan.[1][2]
Location
editThe hot springs area is located in the center of Kurikoma Quasi-National Park, an area of natural beauty in Iwate Prefecture that includes beech tree forests,[3] waterfalls, lakes and hiking trails.[4] Upstream from the hot springs, the Tengu no Iwa is located. At 17.6 metres (58 ft) x 25 metres (82 ft) , it is the largest natural travertine dome located in Japan.[5]
The onsen is reached by bus via the JR Kitakami Station Susumago/Semi Onsen/Geto Onsen Line.[5]
Accommodations
editThe onsen inns are located near the narrow and shallow river with crystal clear water. Accommodations are simple, but comfortable with traditional tatami and can be rented for a few hours to rest after the bathing. Some tourists come not only for springs, but to spend more days and enjoy one of Japan's most beautiful nature spots.[6] Some rooms have facilities to cook one's own meals.[3]
Access to the hot springs are limited in winter due to road closures from the beginning of November until May.[3][5]
Description
editThe hot springs emerge from seven spring sources, and flow into outdoor soaking pools overlooking the river.[3]
There are five open-air baths with hot water and also colder water emerging from underground thermal springs. Water temperatures can fluctuate in times of seismic activity.[6]
A short walk from the main onsen ares leads to a cave bath fed by a hot spring. The mineral content of the water is high in calcium sulfate.[4]
There are different access times for men and women; only one of the soaking pool accommodates both men and women together.[6]
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editSee also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Four Seasons in Japan".
- ^ 震災・戦争を生き抜いた「老舗企業」、全国に 2 万 5000 社 [25,000 established companies nationwide that survived the earthquake and war] (PDF) (in Japanese). Teikoku Databank, Ltd. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 23, 2013. Retrieved October 31, 2013.
- ^ a b c d "Geto Onsen". Guide Very Japanese. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ a b Manning, Jeff (18 February 1994). "Geto Onsen". Tokyo Weekender. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ a b c "Geto River". Visit Iwate. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
- ^ a b c Denfield, Aric. "Geto Onsen". Japan travel. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
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