Itō Onsen

What it is

• A historic hot spring resort founded during the Heian period.
• The area features 780 separate hot spring sources.
• The springs once provided water for the Shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu.
• The town served as the setting for the song Yunomachi Elegy.

What to see

• Ten public baths located throughout the hot spring town.
• Eight public baths featuring statues of the Seven Lucky Gods.
• A massive water discharge of 34,000 liters per minute.

When to go

• The All Japan Pillow Fight Championships are held here annually.

Getting there

• Accessible via Itō Station on the JR Itō Line.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.