Geto Onsen

Geto Onsen
夏湯温泉
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 / 39.2125139; 140.88644917
Opened 1134
Website
mizuki.sakura.ne.jp/~geto/

Geto Onsen is a traditional ryokan (Japanese inn) with "onsen" - natural hot spring baths. It was founded in 1134 and is located in Kitakami, Iwate Prefecture, Japan.[1]

The area is in the center of Kurikoma Quasi-National Park and the hotel is located near the narrow and shallow river with a crystal clear water.[2] There are 5 baths with a fine hot water and also colder water coming from underground springs.

Hotel rooms 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.

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://ichinen-fourseasonsinjapan.blogspot.sk/2011_09_01_archive.html
  2. ↑ http://en.japantravel.com/iwate/geto-onsen-iwate/2588
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