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The charm of Japan's ancient hot springs: Kusatsu Onsen.

Explore one of Japan's oldest and most fascinating hot springs, Kusatsu Onsen! It has been rated as Japan's number one hot spring for 20 consecutive years! ♨️ The history of Kusatsu Onsen can be traced back to the Heian period about 1,200 years ago. According to legend, the discovery of the hot spring is related to a monk named Wu Daqing. It is said that during the Heian period, Wu Daqing came to the Kusatsu area to practice in pursuit of the secret of immortality. During his practice, he discovered a hot spring and named it "Tsukushichi Spring." Gradually, people discovered that this hot spring had the effect of treating skin diseases and other diseases, and gradually formed a hot spring resort. ⭐The spring water of Kusatsu Onsen is a sulfur spring rich in minerals, with a temperature as high as 70°C or above. It is known as the "high-temperature beauty spring" and helps to beautify the skin and relieve skin fatigue. ⭐Kusatsu Onsen has multiple spring sources, and the daily eruption of hot spring water reaches an astonishing tens of tons, continuously supplying hot spring baths and inns. ⭐The spring quality of Kusatsu Onsen is believed to have the effects of treating arthritis, neuralgia, fatigue recovery, etc., attracting many tourists who come for recuperation and leisure vacations. You can choose to soak in the local hot spring inns or hot spring baths, experience the traditional Japanese hot spring culture, and relax your body and mind. There are many natural landscapes and outdoor activities around Kusatsu Onsen, such as Mount Shirane climbing, Kusatsu National Park, etc., which can be combined with hot spring trips for outdoor exploration. In different seasons, Kusatsu Onsen has different scenery and activities, such as cherry blossom season, red leaf season, etc. You can choose the right time to go according to your interests.
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Posted: Nov 24, 2024
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