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Onsenji

Onsenji

Christian Keck

Hidden in a Buddhist temple in the Okunikko area is a tiny, public onsen. A great alternative to the bustle of Onsen resorts and ryokans.

Tochigi 2
The Seven Waterfalls of Yude

The Seven Waterfalls of Yude

Erik Smith

Minamata's mountainside onsen resort, Yunotsuru, is surrounded by hiking trails that give nature enthusiasts a chance to see up to seven waterfalls

Kumamoto 3
Noto Peninsula Discovery

Noto Peninsula Discovery

Alena Eckelmann

Noto, a peninsula largely off the radar of foreign travellers, has beautiful nature, a unique culture and hot springs worth checking out

Ishikawa
Spa LaQua in Tokyo

Spa LaQua in Tokyo

Elena Lisina

Spa LaQua, an onsen resort in Tokyo, features good quality natural spring water and various indoor and outdoor baths.

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Yakushi-yu

Yakushi-yu

Tristan Scholze

Yunotsu, a noted hot spring resort, is a World Heritage Site along with the nearby Iwami Silver Mine.

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