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Shirahama Spa

白浜温泉
alternative words: Shirahamaonsen Spa, Shirahama onsen, Shirahamaonsen, Shirahama
keywords: hot spring , tourist resort , wakayama
related topics: Wakayama Prefecture
related web sites: http://www.nanki-shirahama.com , http://www.hikyaku.com/gallery/english/shiraha.htm
explanation: Shiraham Spa was called "Hot spring of Muro" in Asuka-Nara period and developing as a hot spring town along Kumano road. It received even regular visits of each Emperor from afar because of its fame. After the opening of West Kisei line railroad, it has become suddenly a big spa town of south Ki region.


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