Kusatsu Onsen in 2nd place scores highly in the ‘Top Onsen Across Japan' ranking. When considering why, around 60% of respondents answered it was because it is ‘Well Known.' The great views of the yubatake, as mentioned above, and a well-known folk song ‘Kusatsu-bushi' which opens with the lyrics: ‘Kusatsu is a good place, come and visit at least once,' make Kusatsu a familiar onsen town for many Japanese. In 3rd place comes Yufuin Onsen, located in the city of Yubu, Oita Prefecture. Most of the answers that placed Yufuin Onsen highly listed ‘Well Known,' ‘Attractive Town Atmosphere,' and ‘Interest in Onsen Efficacy and Water Quality.

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