Shinhotaka Onsen

A collective term for six hot spring communities nestled in the northern Hida Mountains near Takayama, Gifu Prefecture. Comprises Shinhotaka, Tochiao, Fukuji, and Shinuhotaka onsen plus three distinctive rotenburo areas. Despite its remote mountain setting, settlements spread along the Kameda River. Particularly beautiful during autumn foliage season, attracting hikers and onsen enthusiasts.

A hot spring resort in Gero, Gifu, counted among Japan's three most famous spas. Alkaline simple spring known as 'beautiful skin water' for its silky properties. Historic onsen town atmosphere preserved. Approximately 1 million visitors annually. Prospered as a therapeutic spa since the Edo period.

A collective term for six hot spring communities nestled in the northern Hida Mountains near Takayama, Gifu Prefecture. Comprises Shinhotaka, Tochiao, Fukuji, and Shinuhotaka onsen plus three distinctive rotenburo areas. Despite its remote mountain setting, settlements spread along the Kameda River. Particularly beautiful during autumn foliage season, attracting hikers and onsen enthusiasts.

A small hot spring resort in Yamanouchi, Nagano Prefecture. Featuring approximately 80 traditional inns, it is known for its unique 'yumeguri' tradition where guests bathe in nine public bathhouses. Renowned for its old-fashioned charm and rustic atmosphere, it attracts many backpackers and younger tourists seeking an authentic onsen experience.

A collection of hot spring resorts on the Noto Peninsula, Ishikawa Prefecture, including Wakaura Onsen and Wajima Onsen. Featuring open-air baths with views of the Japan Sea, tourism increasingly combines hot spring bathing with agricultural experiences and home-stay culture. Attracting approximately 500,000 visitors annually, it functions as an important regional tourism industry.

A hot spring in Mimasaka, Okayama, discovered in the late Edo period. Its soft, alkaline-simple waters are gentle on the skin. Historically visited by young Hideyo Noguchi for hydrotherapy, it is known as 'beauty water.' The tradition of shared public baths continues, preserving the intimate mingling of locals and tourists characteristic of authentic onsen towns.

Traditional natural sulfur mining and production in Myoban Onsen, Beppu, Oita Prefecture. Distinctive extraction method utilizing hot spring water has produced sulfur since the Edo period. Contemporary mining techniques are valued as traditional craftsmanship, and the landscape of mining sites has become a tourist resource. Represents a fusion of onsen culture and industrial heritage.