Gengahashi Onsen, Registered Tangible Cultural Property public bath in Ikuno-ku, Osaka, Japan.
Gengahashi Onsen features traditional Japanese architecture with wooden structures, tiled roofs, and stone-lined mineral-rich thermal pools that preserve authentic Showa-period bathhouse design elements.
Founded in 1937, this public bath served the Ikuno-ku community for over eight decades until its closure in 2020, witnessing Japan's post-war reconstruction and social transformation.
As a designated cultural property, the bathhouse exemplifies traditional Japanese communal bathing practices that foster social interaction and represent regional craftsmanship of the early Showa period.
The facility offered separate bathing sections for men and women, with indoor baths, footbaths, and resting areas accessible via convenient public transportation within Osaka.
This onsen holds the distinction of being one of the few public baths in Osaka to receive official recognition as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property of Japan.
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