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Traditional onsens – hot spring baths – are a staple of Japanese culture. | BBC Travel

Mari 🇮🇹 • Japan Travel on Instagram: "Kusatsu Onsen is one of Japan’s most famous hot spring towns, known for having some of the strongest natural hot spring waters in the country. Located in the mountains of Gunma Prefecture, it has been soothing travelers for over 1,000 years. At the heart of the town is the iconic Yubatake, where steaming mineral water flows through wooden channels to cool naturally before reaching the baths. The entire town is built around the onsen culture, with tradition