Bath in Kusatsu Onsen

Kusatsu Onsen (草津温泉) is a hot spring resort located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan, northwest of Tokyo. It is a popular tourist destination.

There are 13 public baths at Kusatsu Onsen. The small bathhouses that are free for both town residents and tourists are managed by the townspeople themselves.[1]

The source of its hot water is nearby Mount Kusatsu-Shirane and the appearance of the waters range from cloudy to clear, because the sources of the water that the baths rely upon are different.[2]

The springs were known as a resort for centuries, but they became well known after the water was recommended for its health benefits by Erwin von Bälz, a German doctor who taught medicine at Tokyo University.[3]

The locals claim the hot springs can cure all forms of ailments, other than lovesickness. Guests have claimed that pain disappears while soaking in its hot water.[4]

Ground transportation

Buses

Railway

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See also

References

  1. ↑ "About Kusatsu Onsen - Gunma Travel Guide | Planetyze". Planetyze. Retrieved 2017-10-24.
  2. ↑ "About Kusatsu Onsen - Gunma Travel Guide | Planetyze". Planetyze. Retrieved 2017-10-24.
  3. ↑ Saaler, Sven (14 August 2012). "The German Doctor in Meiji Japan". Nippon.com. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
  4. ↑ Shigeta, Naoto. "Kusatsu Onsen Ryokan Kiyoshigekan". www.kusatsuspa.com. Retrieved 2017-10-24.
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