Meiji Onsen Ryokan (featured in the upper right of the photo) is a traditional Japanese inn, steeped in 136 years of rich history.
Nestled beside the Shibu River, the ryokan overlooks a picturesque, multi-tiered, Oshidori-Kakushi Falls that gracefully cascade over moss-covered boulders.
Although Meiji Onsen officially opened its doors in 1888, the hot springs have been in use since the mid-1800s by local farmers from nearby villages.
The hot springs that feed the ryokan are classified as ferruginous springs, rich in iron carbonate. When exposed to oxygen, this iron turns a deep reddish-brown, giving the rocks downstream their unique rust-like hue—a testament to the springs’ mineral content and natural beauty.
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Location: Chino, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
Timestamp: 06:49・2024/09/11
Pentax K-1 II + DFA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 + CP
28 mm ISO 100 for 1/4 sec. at ƒ/11
Meiji Onsen Ryokan (featured in the upper right of the photo) is a traditional Japanese inn, steeped in 136 years of rich history.
Nestled beside the Shibu River, the ryokan overlooks a picturesque, multi-tiered, Oshidori-Kakushi Falls that gracefully cascade over moss-covered boulders.
Although Meiji Onsen officially opened its doors in 1888, the hot springs have been in use since the mid-1800s by local farmers from nearby villages.
The hot springs that feed the ryokan are classified as ferruginous springs, rich in iron carbonate. When exposed to oxygen, this iron turns a deep reddish-brown, giving the rocks downstream their unique rust-like hue—a testament to the springs’ mineral content and natural beauty.