Atami Onsen


Atami Onsen is a hot springs resort in Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.
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Description

Atami Onsen overlooks Sagami Bay on the Izu Peninsula, located approximately west of Tokyo. There are approximately 500 hot springs in the Atami geothermal spring system. The hot spring system discharges per minute.

History

Legend has it that during the Nara period, Manmakino kami of Hakone Gongen prayed to Yakushi Nyorai. This prayer is said to have redirected the hot springs from the ocean inland to the current site of the, leading to the establishment of Atami Onsen and the later construction of. Manmakino kami is also credited with bringing samples of the water back to Edo.
In the 17th century, Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu wanted to recreate their alleged healing properties, so he tried to build a similar onsen in Edo.

Geothermal energy

The geothermal system has been excavated through boring and pump extraction.

Water profile

Some of the spring sources are hot brine springs or chloride springs.