Beppu Onsen a rustic hot-spring resort. Appreciated since the Edo Period, its soothing waters relieve the fatigue of a long journey. The waters of two public baths work effectively on symptoms such as nerve pains. With quaint streets lined with old-fashioned inns and houses, Hamawaki Onsen is the birthplace of Beppu Onsen. Built in 1991, Yutopia (Utopia) Hamawaki, a multi-purpose health facility, is transforming the town's ancient flavour to a new, modern ambiance. Originally built in 1879, "Takegawara Onsen" is located a short 7 minutes walk from Beppu Station. A fine bamboo thatched roof and elaborate facade is a proud symbol of
Guguan (hot spring) Guguan (hot spring) Guguan () is a hot spring located in Heping District, Taichung City, Taiwan. It is accessible from Provincial Highway 8. It was previously named "Meiji Onsen". During the period of Japanese rule, Guguan's hot spring was discovered by local aborigines. In 1927, the Japanese built a public bath. In September 11–12, 1937, Kinji Yamada found lots of ancient stone artifacts around the area. During the 1950s, Liu Jih-Wann also found lots of stone artifacts, which in that area created the Guguan Archaeological Site. After the Nationalists came to Taiwan, they planned a route across the island, passing