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Bessho Hot Spring
The oldest hot spring in Japan - from the mythological times.
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It is said that Bessho Hot Spring was discovered by Japanese mythical Hero, Yamato Takeru-no-Mikoto. Based on this story, the hot spring is said to be the oldest hot spring in Japan. Many powers-that-be had visited this hot spring and built many temples and shrines to commemorate their visits, now some of which are designated as National Treasures. In there you can experience Zen meditation and Goma, a ceremony with burning woods to evoke divinity. The atmosphere is typical Japanese hot spring resort, you can thoroughly relax yourself.
Address
Bessho-Onsen Station
1853-3, Bessyoonsen, Ueda-shi, Nagano
Access from major landmarks
Tokyo Station - Bessho-Onsen Station
From Tokyo Station to Ueda Station
One hour fifteen minutes (via JR Hokuriku Shinkansen)
From Ueda Station to Bessho-Onsen Station
Thirty minutes (via Ueda Electric Railway Bessho Line)
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Nagoya Station - Bessho-Onsen Station
From Nagoya Station to Nagano Station
Three hours twenty minutes (via JR Chuosaisen)
From Nagano Station to Ueda Station
Thirty minutes (via Shinano Railway)
From Ueda Station to Bessho-Onsen Station
Thirty minutes (via Ueda Electric Railway Bessho Line)
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