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A Comprehensive Guide to Ryujin Onsen: The "Rejuvenating Bath" for Beautiful Skin

📍 Basic Information 🪨 Name: Ryujin Onsen 📮 Location: Ryujin Village, Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture ⏰ Visiting Hours: Follows the operating hours of inns and public baths (Motoyu) 🚗 Access: Public Transportation: About 1 hour and 40 minutes by Ryujin Bus from JR Kii-Tanabe Station → Get off at "Ryujin Onsen" By Car: About 1 hour and 10 minutes via National Route 311 and Route 371 from Nanki-Tanabe IC on the Hanwa Expressway ✨ Highlights Ryujin Onsen is one of Japan's "Three Beautifying Hot Springs," alongside Yunokawa Onsen in Shimane Prefecture and Kawana Onsen in Gunma Prefecture. True to its name, bathing here is known to leave your skin smooth and is highly regarded for its beautifying effects. The onsen's history dates back approximately 1,300 years, and it is said to have been frequented by Tokugawa Yorinobu, the feudal lord of Kishu. This historic hot spring area is steeped in tradition. Located along the clear Hidaka River, the area features inns and the public bathhouse "Ryujin Onsen Motoyu," all set in a tranquil and picturesque environment surrounded by mountains. Visitors can fully enjoy the high-quality hot springs in this serene atmosphere. The spring water is classified as sodium bicarbonate spring, earning it the nickname "Rejuvenating Bath."
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Posted: Sep 30, 2025
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