Ryujin Onsen

Ryujin Onsen is a Japanese onsen, hot spring located in Ryūjin village, now the part of Nakahechi town in Wakayama Prefecture. [1] Ryujin Onsen was discovered in the 7th century by Ennogyoja, the founder of Shugendō. Kobo Daishi, founder of Shingon Buddhism visited the spot in the 9th century. During the Edo era (1603-1868), the onsen was used as a resort area by the Tokugawa ruling family, whose castle was in Wakayama city. Today there are old Japanese inns, ryokans, using the names Kamigoten (Royal Palace) and Shimogoten (Lower Lodgings), from the old feudal system.[2] It is said to be the third best onsen for beautifying your skin in Japan.[1]

Ryujin Onsen
龍神温泉
Ryujin Onsen near the Hidakagawa river
LocationRyūjin, Wakayama

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References
  1. Lawley, Ruby (23 March 2015). "Ryujin Onsen in Wakayama". Retrieved 17 March 2017.
  2. "Ryujin Onsen History". Retrieved 17 March 2017.

Article contains translated text from 龍神温泉 on the Japanese Wikipedia retrieved on 17 March 2017.


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