One of the Three Great Hot Springs of Oshu, this major hot spring area is made up of five bathing destinations: Naruko, Higashi-Naruko, Kawado, Nakayamadaira, and Onikobe. It boasts an exceptionally rare diversity of spring qualities, with 9 of the 11 old spring types found in Japan, allowing visitors to enjoy an authentic hot spring tour. It is also world-famous as the production area of Naruko kokeshi, one of Japan's representative traditional crafts, and it is strongly supported by discerning international travelers who want to experience deep local Japanese culture and history through kokeshi painting and leisurely strolls through nostalgic onsen towns.

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One of the Three Great Hot Springs of Oshu, this major hot spring area is made up of five bathing destinations: Naruko, Higashi-Naruko, Kawado, Nakayamadaira, and Onikobe. It boasts an exceptionally rare diversity of spring qualities, with 9 of the 11 old spring types found in Japan, allowing visitors to enjoy an authentic hot spring tour. It is also world-famous as the production area of Naruko kokeshi, one of Japan's representative traditional crafts, and it is strongly supported by discerning international travelers who want to experience deep local Japanese culture and history through kokeshi painting and leisurely strolls through nostalgic onsen towns.

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