Mild and low in dissolved minerals. Usually clear and gentle on the skin, which is why these baths are often recommended for first-timers.
Smooth, slightly slippery water. Often nicknamed bihada-no-yu, the water for beautiful skin.
The classic rotten-egg smell and milky white water. It can tarnish silver jewellery, so take it off.
37.6566, 140.2549 — open the map
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