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One of the top onsen destinations in Japan
Soaking in a hot spring (onsen) has to be one of the greatest experiences when visiting Japan. Nyuto Onsen is a group of 7 Ryokans and several natural onsen located in the Hachinamtai National Park, in eastern Akita.
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Traditional hot spring town in northern Hyogo
Kinosaki is an onsen hot spring town located in Hyogo's Toyooka area, centred around a picturesque, willow-lined canal. It is a popular getaway destination for those looking to relax and unwind. The town is famous for its seven famous h...

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Tattoo and tourist friendly
As a tourist with tattoos in Japan, I have found it difficult to experience the benefits of a traditional Onsen.
On many occasions I have not been able to enter the relaxing waters at both public baths and Ryokans, much to the disappointment of my body whi...

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Meiji Period Onsen in Beppu
Situated within Beppu’s downtown district, Takegawara Onsen immediately stands out with its classic, Meiji-era architecture. This onsen (hot spring) was founded in 1879. Apparently the original rooftop was made up of bamboo but later replaced with tile, he...

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Capsules to Saunas - experiencing Japanese hospitality
Located only within a two-minute walk from Okayama station, Hollywood Sauna & Spa is the perfect place to immerse yourself in the weird and wonderful world of Japanese accommodations. The multi-story hotel, which is ironically se...

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A Special Milieu In The Heart of The Honshu Mountains
By Manuel VUILLERME
I am writing this article from a tatami matted room in an Onsen or hot springs town in the mountains of northern Honshu. Its name - Tamagawa Onsen.
Tamagawa Onsen is a hot springs town in the mountains of north...

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Take a Dip In The Bath of The Shinto Gods
Visiting an onsen is a must-do item for both foreign and local tourists alike. However, difficulty in understanding the language can make it hard for non-Japanese visitors to visit some truly amazing onsen towns. If you are open to the idea o...

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Hot Spring Baths on The Slopes of Mt Aso
Tarutama Onsen lies on the southern slopes of massive Mt Aso. There's not much here to indicate to visitors that this is one of the region's most beloved bathing spots, especially in autumn. A lone complex, the rambling Ryokan Yamaguchi, stand...

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Myoga-ya Onsen Hotel, Shiobara
Shiobara Onsen Village is an onsen area south of Nasu, with eleven different water sources. The entire area is quite wide, but within a few minutes there are so many different mineral content baths (clear onsen, milky onsen, salty onsen, iron onsen ...

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As our taxi driver missed the entrance and proceeded to do a U-turn in the middle of the road, I thought the gorgeous fall colors enveloping the highway around us might have mesmerized him, but I quickly realize he completely missed the turn that took us to the Tsurunoyu Onsen. We circled ...

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