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igirisjin
Mon Dec 28, 2009 9:15 am

Okukinu Hirokawanoyu, Funsento wild onsen (Tochigi-ken) [E]
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Wonderful place in the forest where you can make a hot bath. The hot water comes out of bore holes in several places besides the river. There are some places where it comes out naturally from rock fissures.

This has only been added to Nikko area Japanese hiking map in the last few years. There is quite an easy hiking trail there along the river from the bus stop (Heikeidaira 
Pics
http://outdoorclubjapan.com/gallery/d/104306-2/071201okukinu008.jpg

http://outdoorclubjapan.com/gallery/d/104312-2/071201okukinu011.jpg

http://outdoorclubjapan.com/gallery/d/99648-1/090905okukinu016.jpg


Check also [url=http://www.secret-japan.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=26]this  guide on Okukinu area.