Tendō Onsen

What it is

• A hot spring resort featuring sodium, calcium, and sulfate mineral waters.
• Hot water was first discovered here in 1911 during well digging.
• The site was originally named Kamada Onsen before changing names in 1924.
• Local inns are famous for hosting professional shogi title matches.

What to see

• Public foot baths and hand baths located throughout the resort area.
• Drinking fountains where visitors can sample the local spring water.
• Numerous hotels and traditional inns situated east of the station.

Getting there

• The resort is located one kilometer east of Tendo Station.
• The site is a seven minute drive from the Tendo Interchange.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.