Observed arrival · 2026-10-14
温泉街図鑑: a field guide to Japan’s onsen towns
A searchable directory for comparing Japanese hot-spring towns, public baths, and day-use facilities by practical details and qualities of the water.
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- Travelers comparing public baths and day-use onsens
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- Facility details include fees, hours, walking times from stations, and source-check dates.
Field notes
The homepage groups listings both by travel logistics and by reported water characteristics, including color, scent, and texture. Its examples cite official tourism or facility sources and show confirmation dates; one entry notes that Arima’s water emerges clear before turning brown. The page states coverage of 23 towns and 323 facilities, while the visible town cards show examples such as Nozawa, Beppu, Kinosaki, and Kusatsu.
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