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Hyotan Hot Springs In Beppu

Hyotan Hot Springs In Beppu

Jemma King

As a tourist with tattoos in Japan I have found it difficult to experience the benefits of a traditional Onsen. On many occasions..

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Takegawara Onsen

Takegawara Onsen

Bradford Pomeroy

Takegawara Onsen is a Meiji Period onsen (hot spring) where you can enjoy both a sand bath (where you're buried up to your..

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The Yunohira of Yore

The Yunohira of Yore

Scott Brause

A traveler discovers that his long-cherished Shangri-la, Yunohira Onsen in western Japan's Oita Prefecture, is still toying..

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Showaen

Showaen

Chris Glenn

Showaen is one of Beppu’s finest hot spring resorts, and boasts the oppulent Kin no Yu, Golden Springs rotenburo, with real go..

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