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Hot Springs In Tokyo: Here Are Some Of The Best Onsen Spots In The City

Travelers Today       By    Marian Roncesvalles

Updated: Jan 12, 2017 05:18 AM EST

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Hot springs have advanced in line with the recent times. It has evolved into a therapeutic and entertainment hub for people who wanted to relax and get revitalized - or just to escape it all momentarily.

Well, it was not like that in the past. It was an entirely different scenario - In the Edo period, disease-stricken individuals would usually flock at hot springs in the hope to be rid of their ailments. Those were the times when people lack knowledge in the practice of medicine or in using approved treatments.

Nowadays, hot springs have become a cosmopolitan hub where you can dine, shop, enjoy the sights, and just relax while bonding with your family or friends. Yes, the face of hot springs has changed dramatically over the years, and a lot of people responded positively to these improvements.

According the the Nippon Onsen Research Institute, there are practically over 3,000 onsen spots around Japan. It was considered to be at its peak in 2010; but it was observed to have declined since then. Check out the best onsen spots in Tokyo that you can dip your feet into:

Yukemuri no Sato SusukinoIf you want it affordable yet top-notch, then this spot is the place to be. so, you can relax with their massage packages wherein the masseuse would use his or her feet for treatments. There are also six different types of rock sauna and 15 varied types of baths to choose from.

If you get hungry in between massages, you can always head out to a nearby restaurant that boasts local favorites. The place is located in Yokohama but can be easily accessed from Tokyo. You only get to spend 500 yen for the rock sauna and 600 yen for the bath area. Take advantage of free shuttle bus service when you get to the Azamino Station.

Tokyo Somei Onsen SakuraIf you want it clean and relaxing, then this is the place to beat. This hot spring location is said to be best visited during the cherry blossom season; but frequent customers would attest to how it remains to be intimately serene and beautiful at any time of the year. The water is also treated and filtered to rid it off any unwanted color and odor.

Kurokawa Onsen. This is just a 1-hour ride from the Aso Station and is only about an hour and 15 minutes north of Mt. Aso in Kumamoto. Most people with sciatica or nerve pain frequent this hot spring because they swear it alleviates most of their symptoms. Every in too has an open air hot spring and you can take a bath in all three hot springs.

Japan, being located at the ring of fire is famous for its volcanoes and hot springs, locales and tourists alike find this as a blessing in disguise because hot spring resorts and hubs are now a famous attraction for many travelers around the world. For people who wanted to unwind and just let it loose, Tokyo's line of hot springs certainly is a must-visit in Japan.

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