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History
The story of Akakura Onsen
Opening in 1816, Akakura Onsen began as an
onsen
(hot spring) summer resort, and later gained fame for its deep snows in winter and outstanding skiing.
Here are some of the stories from the deep history of Akakura Onsen.
Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains
Start your climbing right here
Becoming a ski resort
The first steps to today’s fame
The Myoko Club
Akakura Onsen enters the modern age
Akakura Onsen’s artistic connections
A movement to start a Barbizon school in Asia
Long-time literary connections
Favored by writers since the 1870s
The birth of Akakura Onsen
The mountain opens; involvement of the feudal government
Since 1816
Over 200 years, from the Edo Period and the opening of Akakura Onsen
Forbidden Mt. Myoko
The sacred side of the famous peak