Latest Release! Top 100 Hot Springs in Japan for 2024! Must-Visit Popular Picks! Includes Hotel Recommendations.

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Fresh Out of the Oven! The Japan Tourism Economics News recently announced the results of the *37th Japan Hot Springs 100 Selections*, revealing top picks for bathers everywhere. Check out the Top 5 Must-Visit Recommendations below!

5th Place, Arima Onsen (Hyogo Prefecture)

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Address: Arima Onsen, Kita Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture

- The spring water comes from natural hot springs that flow from the ground.
- Includes "Gin no Izumi," a colorless and transparent radium-rich spring, and "Konan no Izumi," a spring rich in iron.

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4th Place, Beppu Onsen (Oita Prefecture).

Image Source: @ANA Japan Travel Planner Address: Beppu City, Oita Prefecture - Composed of eight hot spring towns, also known as "Beppu Eight Springs" - Must-try are the vibrant red "Blood Pond Hell" (Chi no Ichi Jigoku) and the azure blue "Sea Hell".

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Third Place, Dogo Onsen (Ehime Prefecture).

Address: Beppu City, Oita Prefecture - Has a history of nearly 3,000 years - The water quality is alkaline simple spring, smooth and suitable for the delicate skin of Asians - Low irritation, suitable for hot spring therapy and beauty - It is said that it can adjust the autonomic nervous system and improve insomnia

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Second Place, Gero Onsen (Gifu Prefecture)

Address: Shirakawa, Gifu Prefecture

- Known as one of Japan's Three Great Hot Springs, with a history of over 1,000 years.
- The alkaline spring water has a pH of 9.2 and is said to have the effect of natural soap.
- The smooth texture is said to have beauty and health benefits, earning it the nickname "Beauty Bath".

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First Place, Kusatsu Onsen (Gunma Prefecture).

Address: Kusatsu Onsen, Kusatsu Town, Agatsuma District, Gunma Prefecture

- Has been ranked #1 in Japan's Top 100 Hot Springs for 21 consecutive years!
- Known as the "First of Japan's Three Great Hot Springs," it is one of Japan's premier hot springs.
- Boasts the highest natural flow rate of hot spring water in Japan.
- With a highly acidic quality, it has strong antibacterial properties and is said to be effective for treating skin diseases, neuralgia, diabetes, muscle pain, joint pain, and other ailments.

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