Tosen Goshobō (Japanese: 陶泉 御所坊) is a historic 20-room ryokan (Japanese inn) in Arima Onsen, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.[1][2] The location has a history spanning over 800 years as a place for lodging (since the 12th century)[1][3] and has onsen (baths) that are supplied by natural hot springs.[1]
The hot springs were discovered over 1,500 years ago.[2] The water has a high iron content that stain the baths at Tosen Goshobo a terra-cotta color.[1] Part of the inn's name, "tosen," is attributed to the baths' coloration, which means "clay spring" in Japanese.[1] The water temperature is around 200 °F (93.33 °C).[2]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e Price, Margaret (1999). Classic Japanese Inns and Country Getaways. Kodansha International Ltd. ISBN 9784770018731. Retrieved September 24, 2012. ISBN 4770018738
- ^ a b c Seki, Akihiko; Brooke, Elizabeth Heilman (2007). Ryokan: Japan's Finest Spas and Inns. Tuttle Pub. ISBN 9780804838399. Retrieved September 24, 2012. ISBN 0804838399
- ^ Richmond, Simon; Dodd, Jan (2008). The Rough Guide to Japan. Rough Guides. p. 520. ISBN 9781405382458. Retrieved September 24, 2012. ISBN 1843539195
External links edit
- Official website (in English)
- Kiwicollection.com listing – contains extensive information
34°47′48″N 135°14′49″E / 34.7968°N 135.2470°E
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