A historic hot spring resort counted as one of the Three Great Hot Springs of Oshu, and a famous bath said to have been visited by Matsuo Basho on his journey along Oku no Hosomichi. Large inns and old public bathhouses are scattered along the Surikami River, and nostalgic onsen town scenery remains, including Sabako-yu, the oldest wooden public bathhouse in Japan. Visitors can also enjoy eating their way through local specialties such as round gyoza, and because access from Tokyo is good, it is popular with foreign travelers who want to experience the energy of a local Japanese onsen town and its food culture.

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A historic hot spring resort counted as one of the Three Great Hot Springs of Oshu, and a famous bath said to have been visited by Matsuo Basho on his journey along Oku no Hosomichi. Large inns and old public bathhouses are scattered along the Surikami River, and nostalgic onsen town scenery remains, including Sabako-yu, the oldest wooden public bathhouse in Japan. Visitors can also enjoy eating their way through local specialties such as round gyoza, and because access from Tokyo is good, it is popular with foreign travelers who want to experience the energy of a local Japanese onsen town and its food culture.

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