Akiu Onsen

What it is

• One of the three famous hot spring resorts of the Oshu region.
• Designated as an imperial spring after reportedly curing Emperor Kinmei of a skin disease.
• A major hot spring town situated along the banks of the Natori River.
• A traditional resort area managed for generations by the Sato family.

What to see

• Sixteen different lodging facilities offering hot spring baths for over six thousand guests.
• Natural weak salt spring water with temperatures ranging from 24 to 60 degrees Celsius.
• The hot spring town landscape integrated into the Sendai metropolitan convention district.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.