ABSTRACT
Japan is a land rich in thermal springs, and as they are found in a great variety of surroundings, there is a wide range of choice to suit individual preference. Classified according to their topographical features, they come under the following five heads:—(1) Those situated on high mountains with atmospheric conditions peculiar to high altitudes, such as Renge in Echigo, Bandai in Iwashiro, and Tateyama in Etchu. (2) Those occurring on mountain-sides with the accompanying advantage of an extensive outlook, such as Ikao in Kozuke, Akakura in Echigo, and Nasu in Shimotsuke. (3) Those situated among mountains and in valleys with forestland in the neighbourhood, such as Shiobara in Shimotsuke. (4) Those located at the seaside with advantages of sea-air and sea-bathing, such as Obama in Hizen, Setonokaneyama in Kii, and Atami and Ito in Izu, Beppu in Bungo, Ibusuki in Satsuma. Those lying near or at a lakeside and possessing fine scenery, such as Yumoto near Nikko, Ashinoyu in Sagami, and Suwa in Shinano.
