noun
opening of a hot spring or bathhouse
Refers to the initial opening or the start of operations of a hot spring facility or public bath. Often used in historical or business contexts.
この温泉地の開湯は江戸時代にさかのぼる。
The opening of this hot spring resort dates back to the Edo period.
新しい銭湯の開湯を祝う式典が行われた。
A ceremony was held to celebrate the opening of the new public bathhouse.