Hot Springs & Spa Tomo-no-ura in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Emmie Tsumura The picturesque seaside town of Tomo-no-ura. It is the setting of Hayao Miyazaki's animated fantasy film, Ponyo, and renowned..
Beauty & Spa A Trip to Kurahashi-jima Elena Lisina Visiting the Kure region and enjoying the onsen there was a good experience which provided the opportunity to see another side of..
Hot Springs & Spa The Travels of Isabella Bird: III Amber Mezbourian Victorian adventurer Isabella Bird wanted to find the 'real Japan' so headed north into the wilds of Tohoku, braving snakes,..
Hot Springs & Spa Ultimate Indulgence: Spa World Karen Zheng Conveniently located near the Dobutsuen-mae Station, Spa World consists of two specialised bath zones (i.e. European and Asian),..
Hot Springs & Spa Mount Esan and Todohokke Matt Stormont The area is dominated by Mount Esan, a still active Stratovolcano that rises straight out of the sea. Its Azaleas in early summer..
Hot Springs & Spa Chamberlain's Hakone Promenade Tomoko Kamishima Basil Hall Chamberlain spent most of his spare time in Hakone. In his memory, there is a pleasant nature trail named after him in..
Hot Springs & Spa Electric Bath at Funaoka Onsen Karen Zheng Located in the quaint northern suburbs of Kyoto, Funaoka Onsen was established in 1923 and is one of the most authentic old school..
Hot Springs & Spa Hot Plaza, Asama Onsen, Matsumoto JJ Walsh Hot Plaza in the Asama Onsen area just outside Matsumoto city center offers hot baths indoor and out, sauna in a clean facilit..