Shibu Onsen (渋温泉) is a historic and attractive hot spring town in Yamanouchi, which has retained a traditional atmosphere. Nestled in a small valley, Shibu Onsen is spread out on a gentle slope beside the Yokoyugawa River, with Yudanaka Onsen located below and the Jigokudani Monkey Park above.
Kanaguya, located in Shibu Onsen, is said to be the model for the bathhouse in the Ghibli film “Spirited Away.
During its long history, the area has been visited for its hot spring water by a lot of people, including priests, samurai and poets. Some of the ryokan (Japanese style inns) that line Shibu’s narrow streets, date back over 400 years, adding greatly to Shibu’s atmosphere. Guests of the ryokan are encouraged to take a stroll around town in the traditional onsen clothing of yukata robes and geta sandals.
0:00 – Intro
0:28 – Shibu Onsen at sunset
0:35 – Shibu Onsen from Kanaguya(Spirited Away)
6:35 – Shibu Onsen in the morning
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