Minakami
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Minakami is an ideal place for "onsen" (hot spa). It has six unique thermal springs along the riverside of the Tone river. "Minakami-Onsen" and its "Onsen Gai" or spa district is at the center of the Minakami Township ("Minakami Machi"). "Tanigawa-Onsen" is a tranquil spa situated at the foot of Mount Tanigawa. Autumn folliage and mountain torrrents are the best at "Unose-Onsen". "Yunitsu-Onsen" was first found by the famous "Oshu clan of Abe" in the 7th century, travelling from Northern Japan. If you want to enjoy a large open-air bath ("Rotemburo"), the perfect choice is "Takaragawa-Onsen". If you want to enjoy a trarditional mountain spa, it will be "Yunokawa-Onsen". They are all yours to enjoy; in spring, summer, autumn or winter, whatever the season is.. |
Also find out about "Yuterume Tanigawa", a spa operated by the township of Minakami, which has a friendly and casual athmosphere; it has three indoor spas from different springs as well as a large open-air bath ("Rotenburo"), and is also equipped with a lounge for your relaxation.
| Minakami also offers scenic spots. Within a short distance, you will find yourself on Mount Tanigawa. You cannot miss Ichinokurasawa where you will be overwhelmed with the magnificent of "Tsuitate" rock which stands almost vertical, and others. |  |
The Minakami Township in figures (2001 statistics):
| Population | 6,341 |
| Number of households | 2,658 |
| Height above sea level | 491m |
| Number of tourists per year | 2,414,330 |
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