Kameyama Onsen

What it is

• A hot spring resort located on the shores of Lake Kameyama in Kimitsu City.
• The spring was first discovered in 1930 with a new source drilled in 1975.
• The water contains iodine and sodium bicarbonate with a natural dark brown color.
• The spring yields six hundred liters of water per minute at nearly thirty degrees Celsius.

What to see

• Natural black water springs with a distinct dark brown appearance.
• Scenic views of the surrounding Lake Kameyama landscape.
• Local restaurants serving wild boar hot pot, a regional specialty dish.

When to go

• August for the Kameyama Lake Festival and its fireworks display.

Getting there

• A ten minute walk from Kazusa-Kameyama Station.
• Buses are available from Chiba Station and Awa-Kamogawa Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.