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A hot spring that is effective against 40,000 ailments
Hot springs are the home of life
Since ancient times, people have known "warm water" that springs up from the ground. Long before people began to use words, tools, and fire... people, animals, and others have known about the "warm water" that springs up from the ground and about the mysterious power it holds. At first, he must have timidly put his hand in, wiped his body with his hand, and then slowly soaked his body. …then people will know. This "warm water" not only warms the cold body, but also has the magical power to cure painful diseases, heal the body wounded by hunting, calm the mind, and fill the body with strength.
That's because "hot springs are the home of life"...
Life originated on Earth 4.4 billion years ago.
The first "life" that became the origin of all living things on earth was born from the surroundings where the high temperature hot water of the deep sea spouted out. "Life" was born in the hot springs.
that's why…
Hot springs have the power to revitalize life and heal illnesses and wounds. It must have the power to activate the natural healing power that life itself has. And the memory of its birth, which was etched into life 4.4 billion years ago, still leads us to the hot springs that are the "hometown of life."
Features of Shima Onsen
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POINT.01 Origin of Shima Onsen, two legends
Since ancient times, Shima Onsen has been widely known as a hot spring that is rich in efficacy and "effective for 40,000 illnesses." It remains in ancient documents that many people visited.
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POINT.02 A famous hot spring for Japan's three major gastrointestinal diseases
Along with Miyagi Prefecture's Gaga Onsen and Oita Prefecture's Yunohira Onsen, Shima Onsen has been called one of Japan's top three gastrointestinal hot springs. If you drink it warm, your stomach will be active. Drinking it cold is said to help with constipation.
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POINT.03 Kusatsu finishing hot water・Hot water for beautiful skin
Shima Onsen has long been called "Kusatsu's final hot spring". After having a hot spring cure in the strongly acidic Kusatsu hot spring, he stayed in the Shima Onsen, a chloride/sulfate spring that is effective in moisturizing and beautifying the skin.
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POINT.04 "Drinkable hot spring" that can only be done because it is fresh
Drinking hot springs has long been known as an enjoyment of hot springs that are effective along with bathing. You can drink the hot springs at Sekizenkan. Enjoy mineral-rich hot springs with drinking hot springs.
Information on hot springs
Each of the three buildings has its own taste
Enjoy the elaborate hot springs
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Genroku no Yu
Venue Honkan / Time 5:00 ∼ 25:00
Built in 1930, "Genroku no Yu" is a luxurious building for its time, and you can feel the atmosphere of Taisho romance.
It was built in the style of a Western-style, modern hall.
It is a beautiful hot spring where natural light pours into the bathroom through the large arched windows.
Because the bathtub was made in an era when large bathtubs were not common,
It features a tiled floor and five stone baths.
Hot water is gushing out from the bathtub.
In addition, there is a "steam bath" that is said to be the roots of the bath,
and the old style of combining the dressing room and the bathroom remains.
Please enjoy the structure of the early Showa period bath while soaking in the highly effective hot water.
| Equipment service | Shampoo, rinse, body soap, cotton swabs |
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Morinoyu Indoor bath/Open-air bath
Location Kashotei /
Hours 5:00 ~ 11:00, 14:00 ~ 25:00
The season when the fresh green breeze blows, the season when the autumn leaves are beautiful,
An open-air bath and a large public bath where you can enjoy the colors of the trees from time to time.
Soaking in a hot spring amid the soothing trees makes you feel like you've become one with nature.
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| Equipment service | [For men] Shampoo, rinse, body soap, razor, comb, cotton swab, hair tonic, face soap, After-shave lotion, hair dryer [for women] shampoo, conditioner, body soap, cleansing (in the bathroom), lotion, milky lotion, Cotton, brushes, cotton swabs, hair elastics, shower cap, hair dryer |
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Sanso no Yu Free private bath/family bath
Location Sanso / Time 5:00 ∼ 25:00
The two "Sanso-no- Sanso " baths in the Sanso can be locked from the inside, so they can be used as family baths. Relax and enjoy with your family.
| Equipment service | shampoo rinse, Body Soap, swab |
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Reservation-only private bath "Sumi"
Reserved private bath "Zen"
Good product Paid reservation system chartered bath
Venue Kashotei / Time 15:00 ~ 22:00 /
Fee 3,300 yen (tax included) for 45 minutes once
The private baths "Sumi" and "Zen" are located in the courtyard of Kashotei.
There are round stone bathtubs and square bathtubs. This bath is recommended for those who want to enjoy plenty of free-flowing hot water in private.
| Equipment service | shampoo, rinse, Body Soap, swab |
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Spring quality/efficacy
| Spring quality | Sodium/calcium chloride sulfate hot spring |
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| Indications for bathing | Rheumatic diseases, locomotor disorders, wounds, chronic diseases and hyperkeratosis, frail children, female genitalia, chronic inflammation, ovarian insufficiency, uterine hypoplasia and menstrual disorders, menopausal disorders, etc. |
| Drinking indication | Chronic digestive diseases, chronic constipation, chronic hepatobiliary diseases, hives, obesity, etc. |
Information for customers
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