Steamy Hot Springs Inn

Location: Japan
Episode of Appearance: 040 - The Legendary Lake Monster! Usagi's Family Ties

click for larger version Steamy Hot Springs Inn was a hot springs resort which the Tsukino family visited in episode 040. Usagi thought it was romantic, while Shingo seemed to be less enthused than his sister. Kenji and Ikuko told their children that they met at the lake near the resort, so it held a lot of special meaning for them. The lake was reputed to be the scene where the myth of the Legendary Lovers, which Ikuko told Usagi about. She said, "A maiden of the Heavens had come down to Earth, and a youth of the land fell in love with her. But a girl, who adored that youth, turned into a monster in a fit of jealousy and she attacked the villagers indiscriminately. The maiden from the Heavens and the youth sealed the monster in this lake with the power of their love. And having exhausted their energy, they rose up to the Heavens together." The legend turned out to be true. The Dark Kingdom discovered that a strange, powerful energy was coming from the lake. Endymion realized that the energy was coming from the woman who turned into a monster, who was still sealed within the lake. He awakened the Lake Monster, but it was completely out of control and began attacking innocent bystanders. Luckily, the Sailor Senshi arrived and Sailor Moon used Moon Healing Escalation to heal the monster, causing her to turn back into a young woman who ascended into the Heavens. Later, Minako, Makoto, Ami, and Rei joined Usagi and her family at the resort.

See also:
Endymion
Episode 040 - The Legendary Lake Monster! Usagi's Family Ties
Kunzite
Lake Monster
Legendary Lovers