Ōsawa Onsen

What it is

• A hot spring area established approximately 300 years ago in Matsuzaki Town.
• The birthplace of Hokkaido pioneer Benzo Yoda.
• A destination featuring traditional self-catering hot spring cure facilities.
• Locally referred to as Kesho no Yu with calcium and sodium sulfate waters.

What to see

• Two traditional inns and several guesthouses operating along the Ikedai River.
• A stone statue of Sajihei Yoda located in the riverbed.
• Natural hot spring sources ranging from 40 to 53 degrees Celsius.

Getting there

• A 40-minute bus ride from Izukyu-Shimoda Station to the local stop.
• A 120-minute drive from the Numazu Interchange.
• A short walk from the Osawa Onsen bus stop to the facilities.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.