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Mount Esan and Todohokke

Mount Esan and Todohokke

Matt Stormont

After a hard climb you can make use of one of the areas excellent onsens... Mizunashi Onsen is a locals favorite but can get busy.

Hokkaido 1
Komako-no-yu, Yuzawa

Komako-no-yu, Yuzawa

Rufus Starbuck

Komako-no-yu is a public onsen in Yuzawa town which takes its name from the female geisha in the novel "Snow Country"

Niigata
Naruko Gorge

Naruko Gorge

Andrew Checkley

This small town and popular onsen resort bustles with seasonal tourists chasing the changing Autumn leaves.

Miyagi
A Hot Spring Bath at 700 Meters

A Hot Spring Bath at 700 Meters

Robert Grey

700 meters, you won't find many hot spring baths in Japan so far above sea level, and few will offer the breathtaking scenery to be had at Maguse Onsen

Nagano