GaijinBeat Japan Directory

Since Japan is a volcanic island, there are hotsprings all over the country from north to south. There are roughly 150 hotsprings with 14000 individual springs. These natural treasures have been used by many not only for medical treatment but also as a place to communicate with others and relax. Many cultural elements have sprong out just as the hot water from these springs. In recent years there springs have become a part of modern medical rehabilitation and recuperation.

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