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Ito Onsen Literary Town
伊東温泉文学の町Shizuoka · Chubu
Ito Onsen is renowned for its rich literary history, being the setting for Yasunari Kawabata's first novella. The town offers a nostalgic ryokan culture, where visitors can experience traditional Japanese hospitality and soak in natural hot springs.
- Best season
- Spring · Autumn
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Opening hours
- Seasonal — see below
- Nearest station
- Itō Station · 1 min walk
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Note
- Open 24 hours (area — individual baths, shops and facilities keep their own hours)
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