- List of Hot Springs
Types and Characteristics of Hot Springs
Typical Effects | Improvement of heart function, high blood pressure, cold sensitivity, fatigue recovery |
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Main Usage | Used for bathing and drinking, particularly for improving circulatory system issues, indigestion, and constipation. Drinking the spring water can activate the digestive system and improve indigestion and constipation. |
Famous Hot Springs | Naganoyu Onsen in Oita Prefecture is famous for its high concentration of carbonated springs, offering a unique fizzy sensation to bathers. |

Typical Effects | Beauty effects, skin diseases (eczema, etc.), neuralgia, joint pain |
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Main Usage | Often used for bathing and skincare due to its high moisturizing effect. Suitable for chronic skin diseases and minor burns. |
Famous Hot Springs | Ureshino Onsen in Saga Prefecture and Beppu Onsen in Oita Prefecture are famous, attracting visitors seeking smooth skin. |

Typical Effects | Warming effect, cold sensitivity, muscle pain, joint pain, fatigue recovery |
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Main Usage | Effective for cold seasons and those with cold sensitivity, forming a protective film on the skin. High-concentration chloride springs are also used for drinking, stimulating the digestive system. |
Famous Hot Springs | Atami Onsen in Shizuoka Prefecture and Shirahama Onsen in Wakayama Prefecture are popular resort destinations. |

Typical Effects | Arteriosclerosis, high blood pressure, wound recovery, skin disease treatment |
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Main Usage | Used for drinking to improve digestive disorders and suitable for chronic diseases and skin conditions. |
Famous Hot Springs | Ibusuki Onsen in Kagoshima Prefecture is famous, combining sulfate springs with sand baths for enhanced circulation and detoxification. |

Typical Effects | Improvement of anemia, cold sensitivity, menstrual irregularities |
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Main Usage | Primarily used for drinking to directly intake iron, suitable for those with iron deficiency anemia. |
Famous Hot Springs | Kannawa Onsen in Oita Prefecture and Akayu Onsen in Yamagata Prefecture are famous for their distinctive reddish-brown water. |

Typical Effects | Improvement of skin diseases, antibacterial effect, blood circulation promotion, cold sensitivity, rheumatism relief |
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Main Usage | Used for chronic skin diseases and neuralgia, with drinking aiding in digestive issues. |
Famous Hot Springs | Kusatsu Onsen in Gunma Prefecture and Noboribetsu Onsen in Hokkaido are popular for their sulfur springs. |

Typical Effects | Improvement of skin diseases, antibacterial effect, metabolism promotion, infection prevention |
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Main Usage | Used for chronic skin diseases, rheumatism, and arthritis, with short baths recommended for sensitive skin. |
Famous Hot Springs | Tamagawa Onsen in Akita Prefecture is famous for its strong acidic water, effective for skin disease improvement. |

Typical Effects | Metabolism promotion, immunity enhancement, neuralgia, rheumatism |
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Main Usage | Long-term stays for bathing are effective, with low health risks and safety standards met. |
Famous Hot Springs | Misasa Onsen in Tottori Prefecture is renowned for its radium springs, attracting visitors for health maintenance and therapy. |

Typical Effects | Fatigue recovery, relaxation effect, stress relief |
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Main Usage | Suitable for long baths due to low mineral content, ideal for daily relaxation and long-term stays. |
Famous Hot Springs | Gero Onsen in Gifu Prefecture is a representative simple spring, known for its clear, soft water and relaxation effects. |
