Kawarageoyu Falls, Natural hot spring waterfall in Yuzawa, Japan.
Kawarageoyu Falls is a mountain waterfall near Yuzawa that merges stream water with thermal spring sources. The water descends roughly twenty meters and creates multiple small pools at different levels below the main cascade.
People in this region have used the mineral-rich waters for healing purposes since the 17th century. Local inns began developing these thermal resources for guests during that period.
The falls represent a long-standing Japanese custom of bathing in natural thermal waters within mountain settings. Visitors can observe how the site brings together the tradition of outdoor bathing with the beauty of flowing water.
The path to the waterfall takes around fifteen minutes from the parking area. The best time to visit is between early July and mid-September when access is most secure.
The water maintains a steady temperature of about forty degrees Celsius as it descends through the falls. This warmth allows for bathing in the natural pools without any artificial heating sources.
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