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Shionoha Onsen

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入之波温泉

A remote hot spring in Nara known for its mineral-rich golden water and massive natural travertine deposits inside the baths.

Shionoha Onsen
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What it is

  • A hot spring facility featuring water rich in sodium hydrogen carbonate and chloride.
  • Legend says the original spring was discovered by the mystic En no Gyoja.
  • The current source was established in 1977 after the original site was submerged by a dam.
  • The spring yields five hundred liters of water per minute at thirty-nine degrees Celsius.

What to see

  • Bathtubs heavily encrusted with thick calcareous deposits from the mineral water.
  • Spring water that transforms from transparent to a golden hue over time.
  • Significant travertine formations created by the high mineral content of the spring.
  • A traditional ryokan setting located within the mountains of Kawakami Village.

Getting there

  • The site is accessible by taking a bus from Yamato-Kamiichi Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

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