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Bathers are buried in sand heated from below - the ground itself used as the equipment.
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Ibusuki Onsen (指宿温泉) is a group of hot springs in the east of Ibusuki, Kagoshima in Japan. It is known for hot spring-heated sand bathing which allegedly has therapeutic effects. 90% of the water is used for industry.
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Founded / opened：Edo period Highlights / collection：Beach warmed by geothermal heat, Sand-burial bathing method Genre：Outdoor art and land art
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