Nakagawa Hot Spring
Nakagawa Onsen is a mountain hot spring resort that is close to Lake Tanzawa, it has a long history. There is a legend that about 400 years ago, Takeda Shingen helped a soldier recover who was injured in a battle with Hojo Ujiyasu by bathing in this hot spring, therefore it is also called "Shingen's secret bath". It is a simple hot spring with the water quality high in PH, it is said to be effective for gastrointestinal diseases, neuralgia, rheumatism, hypertension, recovery of wounds, etc. It is also said to be good for your skin, it is widely known as a "beauty bath" that makes your skin smooth.
Essential Information
Duration |
1h30m |
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Costs |
Varies depending on the shop. |
Access | 55 minutes on the Fuji-Q Shonan Bus bound for Nishi-Tanzawa from Shin-Matsuda Station on the Odakyu Electric Railway Odawara Line. Disembark at Nakagawa Hot Springs Entrance (Nakagawa Onsen Iriguchi). |