Topics

Gifu's Hot Spring Therapy Clinic

Welcome to "Gifu's Hot Spring Therapy Clinic"
Dr. Masao Kato, a hot spring therapy doctor and former director of Gero Onsen Hospital, answers questions about the benefits of hot springs and how to use them correctly.

Session 1	It is often said that hot springs are good for health, but how exactly do they work?
Session 2	How have hot springs been used for health in our country?
Session 3	Please tell us the correct way to bathe in hot springs.
Session 4	I heard that the effects and benefits of hot springs vary depending on their type (quality). Could you explain?
Session 5	I heard there are various ways to bathe in hot springs.
Session 6	I heard that drinking hot spring water can also be effective. How should it be used?
Session 7	I heard that hot springs can sometimes worsen illnesses.
Session 8	What is a National Hot Spring Health Resort?
Session 9	What is a Hot Spring Bathing Instructor?