Takaragawa

Legend and folklore say that Yamato Takerunomikoto, a legendary prince known for conquests, was passing through the land when he fell ill. While sick, he spotted a hawk and decided to walk to it. It was from the guidance of the white hawk that he was led to the hot spa, where he submerged his body in the waters and it was said that his sickness healed completely, thus this onsen is also known as the Bath of the White Hawk.