Furusato Onsen

What it is

• A hot spring district located along the southern coast of Sakurajima.
• The spring water emerged during the volcanic eruption of 1779.
• Two hotels currently operate in the area providing chloride spring baths.
• The natural source temperature of the water is 48 degrees Celsius.

What to see

• Outdoor baths that may be affected by falling volcanic ash.
• Statues and monuments dedicated to the writer Fumiko Hayashi.
• Coastal views from the hot spring area on the volcano's edge.

Getting there

• Take a 20-minute bus ride from Sakurajima Port to reach the area.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.