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Asama Onsen

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浅間温泉

A historic hot spring district in Matsumoto featuring alkaline waters, traditional inns, and a legacy of Edo-period lords.

Asama Onsen
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What it is

  • A hot spring district discovered in 939 by the Inukai clan.
  • Home to approximately 30 inns and several public bath houses.
  • Site of former private villas and baths used by Matsumoto lords.
  • A location once used as a standby station for special attack units.

What to see

  • Seven different active spring sources providing alkaline simple thermal water.
  • Misa Shrine which enshrines three deities including Takeminakata-no-mikoto.
  • Matsumoto City Baseball Stadium located within the district.
  • Traditional architecture of the local inns and public bathing facilities.

When to go

  • The annual Torch Festival held at Misa Shrine.

Getting there

  • Accessible by bus from Matsumoto Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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