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Atami Onsen

Shizuoka · 熱海温泉

Atami Onsen is a hot spring town in Shizuoka, Japan. Officially the water is classed as chloride spring and sulfate spring.

Chloride springSulfate spring

The water here

Chloride spring 塩化物泉

Salty water. The salt leaves a thin film on the skin, so you stay warm well after leaving the bath.

Sulfate spring 硫酸塩泉

Clear water with a faintly bitter taste. Known for holding heat.

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