onsen
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Suihou Ogura Onsen: Unique even in Beppu!
Located near the mountains, Beppu’s Suihou Ogura onsen is one of the many unique onsen in this town famous for its onsen. Beppu – A place of healing Beppu and its miraculous healing pools have been a spot to go since the 8th century AD. During during the Edo period, Beppu saw an explosion in…
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Tabinoyu: Ryokan in the mountains near Kirishima (Kagoshima, Japan)
About Tabinoyu Tabinoyu is an independent Ryokan located in the mountains north of Kirishima. You have to get to it by going up a mountain road, on which it sits near the end. In addition to traditional Ryokan rooms (multi-purpose tatami rooms that you rent for eating and sleeping), there are also mountain cabins that…
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Hirauchi Kaichu Onsen: Yakushima’s Thermal Bath with a View
Part of Kagoshima Prefecture, Yakushima lies to the south of the Kyushu mainland. On the southern part of the island is Hirauchi Kaichu Onsen – an onsen which makes its debut at low tide. It is a rare underwater hot spring that is only accessible at certain times of the day. Underwater onsen The natural…
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Dormy Inn Premium (Fukui, Japan): A Review
About Dormy Inn Premium Dormy Inn is a chain onsen hotel found across Japan. While it describes itself as a business hotel (no doubt to attract Japanese businessmen travelling for work), it is unlike other “business hotels”. Dormy Inn focuses on the natural hot springs that each Dormy Inn has and the services that come…
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Shiretoko Village: Hotel Review (Utoro, Japan)
About Shiretoko Village Shiretoko Village is a ryokan-style (Japanese inn) hostel and hotel with an onsen approximately 1 km from the centre of Utoro, a village in the Shiretoko UNESCO Natural Heritage Park. It sits partially up a hill in a forest away from other buildings and hotels. Shiretoko Village offers beds in dorms, individual…
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Dormy Inn (Abashiri, Japan): Reviewed
About Dormy Inn Dormy Inn is a chain onsen hotel found across Japan. While it describes itself as a business hotel (no doubt to attract Japanese businessmen travelling for work), it is unlike other “business hotels”. Dormy Inn focuses on the natural hot springs that each Dormy Inn has and the services that come with…
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Beppu Daiiti Hotel: The Review (Beppu, Japan)
About Beppu Daiiti Hotel Beppu Daiiti Hotel is a 3-star hotel located in Beppu, Oita Prefecture, Japan. The hotel sits a bit back from the road, giving it a welcoming feel as a garden of sorts with benches has been installed out front. In practice this is where people who are inclined to do so…
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Yufuin: An Idyllic Japanese Getaway
Nestled in the rolling hills of Oita Prefecture, Yufuin is a charming little town. It is known for its hot springs, picturesque scenery, and laid-back atmosphere. Located about 10 kilometres inland from the Beppu and near Mt Tsurumi, Yufuin has long been a popular destination for travellers seeking a break from the hustle and bustle…
