Kōchi Sansuien Onsen

What it is

• A hot spring facility located within the grounds of the Sansuien inn.
• The site was formerly the residence of the Yamauchi family.
• The inn was established in 1949 and the spring water first emerged in 1997.
• A sodium chloride spring that once hosted Emperor Showa at the former villa.

What to see

• Hot spring baths situated along the scenic Kagami River.
• The former villa where Emperor Showa stayed on two occasions.
• Historical grounds located in close proximity to Kochi Castle.

Getting there

• A two minute walk from Kencho-mae Station.
• Ten minutes by car from JR Kochi Station.
• Fifteen minutes from the Kochi Interchange by car.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.