-2011- Gensenfuro - 28

For a bath to be legally classified as an onsen in Japan, the water must be at least 25°C at the source. However, for a Gensenfuro —where no heating is allowed—the temperature is critical. If a source is too cool, it cannot be a Gensenfuro. If it is too hot, it must be cooled naturally.

As Gensenfuro continues to attract visitors from around the world, there is a growing emphasis on preserving its natural beauty and cultural heritage. Efforts to maintain the purity of the hot spring waters, protect the surrounding ecosystem, and promote sustainable tourism are underway, ensuring that Gensenfuro remains a pristine oasis for generations to come. -2011- Gensenfuro 28

What makes the locations featured in Gensenfuro 28 unique is the strict adherence to traditional bathing standards. To be featured, a ryokan (inn) or public bath typically must meet several criteria: For a bath to be legally classified as

In 2011, Japan saw a renewed interest in local "staycation" style travel. Productions like Gensenfuro 28 If it is too hot, it must be cooled naturally

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For collectors and enthusiasts of Japanese culture, the 2011 editions represent a "golden age" of bathhouse documentation. Many of the remote locations captured in this volume are hitō (hidden hot springs).