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Ginzan Hot Springs draws visitor to its thermal waters and old-fashioned charm. Guests can immerse themselves in the historic atmosphere by renting a kimono to stroll the cobblestone lanes, adorned with eye-catching tiles, and admire the traditional wooden ryokan along the river.

Around sunset gaslights at bridges spanning the Ginzan River are lit, bathing the town in warm light. The scene is particularly moving during the winter months, when the soft glow of the lamps warmly illuminate the snow-covered resort.

The centerpiece of Ginzan Hot Springs is the four-story Notoya Ryokan (building on the right in the photo). Established in 1892, the current structure was built in 1921 and is designated a National Tangible Cultural Asset.

The building’s distinct architecture includes countless detailed plaster engravings called kote-e on columns and box-like compartments for storing rain shutters. The traditional works also adorn other structures around the resort, lending the town an artistic air.

Source:www.nippon.com/en/guide-to-japan/gu005013/soaking-in-hist...

Weer voor Rotterdam ☁️ - 20-07-2026 07:15 CEST

In één oogopslag:
• 17.0°C · Bewolkt ☁️ | Min 16.4°C / Max 21.2°C | Kans op neerslag 3%

Verwachting voor vandaag:
• Min 16.4°C, Max 21.2°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, Kans op neerslag 3%, 🧭 1024.3 hPa ↗️ +0.9 hPa/24h, Windsnelheid: 18.0 km/u (5.0 m/s), richting: ↓ 348°

Uurlijkse voorspelling voor de komende 12 uur:

• 08:00: 17.0°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, Kans op neerslag 4%, 🧭 1023.4 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 10.8 km/u (3.0 m/s), richting: ↓ 358°
• 09:00: 17.7°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, Kans op neerslag 6%, 🧭 1023.9 hPa ↗️ +0.5 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 13.3 km/u (3.7 m/s), richting: ↓ 352°
• 10:00: 17.9°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, Kans op neerslag 9%, 🧭 1023.9 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 14.0 km/u (3.9 m/s), richting: ↓ 354°
• 11:00: 18.7°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, Kans op neerslag 10%, 🧭 1024.0 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 12.6 km/u (3.5 m/s), richting: ↓ 356°
• 12:00: 19.3°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, Kans op neerslag 9%, 🧭 1024.2 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 13.7 km/u (3.8 m/s), richting: ↓ 350°
• 13:00: 19.8°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, Kans op neerslag 6%, 🧭 1024.4 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 14.0 km/u (3.9 m/s), richting: ↓ 351°
• 14:00: 20.3°C (Gedeeltelijk bewolkt) ⛅, Kans op neerslag 4%, 🧭 1024.3 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 12.2 km/u (3.4 m/s), richting: ↓ 356°
• 15:00: 21.1°C (Gedeeltelijk bewolkt) ⛅, Kans op neerslag 3%, 🧭 1024.2 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 14.4 km/u (4.0 m/s), richting: ↓ 348°
• 16:00: 21.2°C (Gedeeltelijk bewolkt) ⛅, Kans op neerslag 3%, 🧭 1024.3 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 16.2 km/u (4.5 m/s), richting: ↓ 344°
• 17:00: 21.1°C (Gedeeltelijk bewolkt) ⛅, Kans op neerslag 2%, 🧭 1024.3 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 17.3 km/u (4.8 m/s), richting: ↓ 342°
• 18:00: 20.8°C (Gedeeltelijk bewolkt) ⛅, Kans op neerslag 1%, 🧭 1024.2 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 18.0 km/u (5.0 m/s), richting: ↓ 343°
• 19:00: 20.2°C (Zonnig) ☀️, Kans op neerslag 1%, 🧭 1024.2 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/1h, Windsnelheid: 18.0 km/u (5.0 m/s), richting: ↓ 346°

Voorspelling voor de komende dagen:

• dinsdag 21 juli: Min 15.3°C, Max 22.9°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, Kans op neerslag 1%, 🧭 1025.7 hPa ↗️ +1.4 hPa/24h, Windsnelheid: 17.3 km/u (4.8 m/s), richting: ↓ 347°
• woensdag 22 juli: Min 16.1°C, Max 19.3°C (Lichte motregen) 🌦️, Neerslag 0.9 mm, Kans op neerslag 20%, 🧭 1023.2 hPa ↘️ -2.5 hPa/24h, Windsnelheid: 18.4 km/u (5.1 m/s), richting: ↘ 321°
• donderdag 23 juli: Min 15.3°C, Max 20.3°C (Lichte motregen) 🌦️, Neerslag 0.2 mm, Kans op neerslag 1%, 🧭 1020.8 hPa ↘️ -2.4 hPa/24h, Windsnelheid: 14.0 km/u (3.9 m/s), richting: ↘ 330°
• vrijdag 24 juli: Min 14.3°C, Max 23.2°C (Lichte motregen) 🌦️, Neerslag 0.6 mm, Kans op neerslag 5%, 🧭 1018.6 hPa ↘️ -2.2 hPa/24h, Windsnelheid: 5.6 km/u (1.6 m/s), richting: ↗ 235°
• zaterdag 25 juli: Min 17.1°C, Max 25.7°C (Bewolkt) ☁️, Kans op neerslag 7%, 🧭 1009.2 hPa ↘️ -9.4 hPa/24h, Windsnelheid: 14.6 km/u (4.1 m/s), richting: ↗ 231°
• zondag 26 juli: Min 19.9°C, Max 22.0°C (Lichte motregen) 🌦️, Neerslag 1.7 mm, Kans op neerslag 31%, 🧭 1008.9 hPa ➡️ 0.0 hPa/24h, Windsnelheid: 19.9 km/u (5.5 m/s), richting: ↗ 245°

Details:
• 🌡️ Huidige temperatuur (om 07:15): 17.0°C (Bewolkt)
• 🤚 Gevoelstemperatuur: 15.0°C (-2.0°C)
• 💨 Windsnelheid: 11.5 km/u (3.2 m/s), richting: ↓ 345°
• 🌬️ Windstoten: 22.3 km/h (6.2 m/s)
• 💧 Luchtvochtigheid: 57%
• 🧭 Luchtdruk: 1023.4 hPa ↗️ +0.5 hPa/3h
• 👁️ Zichtbaarheid: 26.6 km
• ☀️ UV-index: 0.2
• 🌅 Zonsopgang: 05:47 · 🌇 Zonsondergang: 21:49

Luchtkwaliteit:
• AQI: 26 🟢 (Goed)
• PM2.5: 3.8 μg/m³
• PM10: 14.8 μg/m³

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