Kamiyu Onsen

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"Kamiyu Onsen," located even deeper in the mountains along the Kamiyu River from Totsukawa Onsen, is a hidden spa where the word "hideaway" fits perfectly. Some inns feature wild open-air baths built directly on the riverbed, allowing for a bathing experience that feels integrated with nature while listening to the murmuring stream. The water is slightly hot and is a sodium bicarbonate spring said to have high skin-beautifying effects. There are few private houses nearby, and you can gaze at the starry sky at night. It is a sanctuary giving ultimate healing to travelers wanting to feel the spirit of traditional Japanese "Toji" (spa healing) by receiving nature's blessings as they are, rejecting excessive decoration.

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Totsukawa Village

Kamiyu Onsen

Address: 220 Detani, Totsukawa-mura, Yoshino-gun, Nara
Website: http://totsukawa.info/joho/totsukawa_onsen_gou/3kamiyu_onsen.html
Operator: Kamiyu Onsen

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