Furumachi Onsen

Furumachi Onsen is a hot spring in the Furumachi area of Tochigi Prefecture, in the Kanto region north of Tokyo, whose sulfurous mineral waters have been valued for their distinctive character in a prefecture that is home to the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage shrines and mausoleums of the Nikko National Park. Tochigi Prefecture preserves both the ornate Edo-period splendor of the Nikko Tosho-gu shrine complex, one of the most elaborate examples of Japanese shrine architecture in existence, and the quieter pleasures of its various hot spring resorts distributed across the volcanic mountain zone of the northern Kanto highlands. The sulfurous waters of Furumachi Onsen, characteristic of the volcanic geothermal systems of the Kanto Mountains, are associated within Japanese bathing tradition with the comfort of the skin and muscular relaxation, providing restful thermal bathing to visitors exploring the rich natural and cultural heritage of this well-endowed prefecture.