Hot springs are one of Japan's most popular tourist attractions, so we highly recommend that you try this relaxing pastime for yourself.
Hot springs in Japan are often found in the countryside, where the beauty of nature still flourishes. Also, you will occasionally come across outdoor hot-spring baths which overlook the surrounding landscape.
Japan's hot springs are famed not only for their long history but the healthy natural elements contained in the water.

Bathing in a Japanese communal bath involves a particular form of etiquette. For example, cleaning your body in the bathtub is not allowed. Click here to learn more.

Stretch out your arms and legs while feeling a light breeze on your blushing skin. An atmosphere such as this is truly refreshing.

One of the World's Highest Levels of Calcium

The Tsurumaki hot water, welling up from the depths under the Tanzawa mountain massif, is reknowned to be one of the world's foremost calcium-rich hot springs.
Since ancient times it has been known that, through drinking the highly-ionized water, people can gain relief from rheumatic ailments, neuralgic pains, traumatic injuries and gastrointestinal ailments.

The large communal bath is the original creation of Jinya's second-generation landlady. With its flower relief, this bath is truly a place of elegance.
Enjoy the views of the surrounding area while soaking in the soothing hot water.

Our fountainhead was the first to obtain authorization as a source of drinking water in Kanagawa Prefecture.

The mild, fresh and soft hot water, containing Calcium and Ｎatrium, is said to have the same chemical effect as that of rinsing your skin with a regular soap.

You are only to go inside the bathtub after having washed your body. First, you are to rinse your body with hot water. Washing beforehand helps to keep the water in the bathtub clean.

The rinsing and washing of your body with hot water also acclimatizes you to the actual temperature of the water of the bathtub. It is not advisable to jump into the water. Please use discretion.

Bring a small towel (which will be provided), and please do not put the hand towel into the bathtub water. Most people place the towel on their head. And remember, do not use any soap, shampoo or other skin cleansers in the bathtub.

To retain the vitality and the lingering effects of the hot-spring water, it is better not to wash your body, by shower or hot water directly, after leaving the bathtub.

For more details, check the following website.
*Japanese bath etiquette