National Parks of Japan on Instagram: "Cooking with geothermal steam 🌋🍲 If you'd like to try this special cuisine, please leave a “🙌” in the comments! In some of Japan's hot spring towns, the plentiful steam rising from the ground is used for cooking. In the Unagi district of Ibusuki, Kagoshima Prefecture, this form of cuisine is called sume-ryori. ♨️ “Sume” is the word used to describe the outdoor steaming apparatuses that harness the steam rising from the Earth. 🌎 Locals place baskets fill

Kirishima City is located in the center of Kagoshima Prefecture in southern Japan. The active volcano "Kirishima mountain", one of the features of Kirishima City, has abundant water sources, and the beautiful spring waters are all important parts of life for the Kirishima people. Moreover, the types of hot springs vary depending on the location. There are various types of baths, from large public bathhouse to separate room private baths. It is a truly luxurious place where you can find your favo