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Exactly when humans first began bathing in onsen in Japan is unknown, but historical records show it has a history of at least about 1,300 years. [7] [8] Many of the earliest records of onsen bathing document Japanese Emperors or members of the imperial family staying at onsen for long periods of time.
Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan (Japanese: 西山温泉慶雲館, lit. ' Keiun-era Nishiyama Hot Spring') is an onsen ryokan (Japanese hot spring inn) in Yamanashi Prefecture . Founded in 705 by Fujiwara no Mahito, it is a prime example of shinise ("long-established business") and perhaps the oldest independent company in operation following the ...
The Three Ancient Springs (日本三古湯, Nihon San Kotō) are a group of ancient onsen in Japan. According to the Nihon Shoki and Fudoki, both from the eighth century, they are: Dōgo Onsen, Ehime Prefecture; Arima Onsen, Hyōgo Prefecture; Nanki-Shirahama Onsen, Wakayama Prefecture; The tenth century Engishiki gives a slightly different list:
Japan has many geothermal spring systems as it is located in the Pacific Ring of Fire volcanic area. More than 27,000 hot spring sources exist in Japan, [1] together they discharge over 2.6 million liters of water every minute. [2] These springs have played, and continue to play, an important role in Japanese culture throughout history.
Dōgo Onsen was the favorite retreat of writer Natsume Sōseki (1867–1916) when he was working near Matsuyama as a teacher in what was at the time rural Shikoku. In Soseki's loosely autobiographical novel Botchan , the eponymous main character is a frequent visitor to the springs, the only place he likes in the area.
This traditional bathing practice, also known as "onsen," has been enjoyed for centuries in Japan. The Design: Eat This, Not That!Most people dream of living a long, healthy, and happy life.
Another type of Japanese public bath is onsen, which uses hot water from a natural hot spring. In general, the word onsen means that the bathing facility has at least one bath filled with natural hot spring water. However, throughout the Kansai region of Japan, the word "onsen" is also a commonly used naming scheme for sentō.
Beppu Onsen (別府温泉) is an extensive hot spring system in the city of Beppu, Ōita, Japan. There are eight distinct major thermal spring zones called "Beppu Hatto" （別府八湯). There are rich hot spring resources in Beppu; the volume of water discharged from the Beppo system is second in volume to that of the Yellowstone National ...