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Title: The mineral springs of Japan, with tables of analyses, radio-activity, notes on prominent spas and list of seaside resorts and summer retreats, specially ed. for the Panama-Pacific International Exposition
Year: 1915 (1910s)
Authors: Tokyo Eisei Shikenjo Ishizu, Risaku Japan. Naimusho. Eiseikyoku
Subjects: San Francisco (Calif.) Panama-Pacific international expostion (1915) Mineral waters Health resorts
Publisher: (Tokyo : Sankyo Kabushiki Kaisha)
Contributing Library: University of California Libraries
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130 Distribution of Mineral Springs and Volcanoes in Japan.
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Stone, a feature connected with its solfatara. Shiobara has a series of springs and is most celebratedfor its remarkable autumnal foliage, the brilliant maples, etc., seen in its glens and mountain ravines.No one can fail to notice the Imperial villa on the banks of the blue gorge, fringed as it is inprominent relief by dark forests. Nikko known world-wide for its splendid mau.solean temples andscenery, has its bathing place, Yunioto situated some few miles higher in the mountains andduring the summer we find it well frequented. Ikao on the eastern flank of the beautiful volcanoHaruna is another famous summer resort. These four springs may be reached from Tokyo after afew hours run by trains, tram-cars and jinrikisha. The above mentioned volcanic zones of northernHonshij meet with the Fuji-Zone in the central part of Honshu, forming there a congested volcanicdistrict having many cones. Passengers on the Central and Shin-etsu Railway Lines succesively,find a courteous and welcome treat

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