Misasa Onsen

Nestled in a peaceful river valley, Misasa Onsen has welcomed weary travelers for 850 years with its remarkable radium-rich waters said to possess powerful healing properties. The town's name meaning 'three mornings' refers to the belief that three nights of bathing will cure any ailment. Traditional ryokan line the Mitoku River where visitors can soak in riverside rotenburo baths, and the nearby sacred Mount Mitoku offers a thrilling climb to the legendary Nageiredo temple built into a sheer cliff face.