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Welcome to the Yarimi no Yu

Welcome to the Yarimi no Yu

Bryan Baier

With a pool of clear blue hot spring water situated on the banks of a river deep in the Northern Japanese Alps, the location of..

Gifu 5
Kinosaki Hot Springs

Kinosaki Hot Springs

Ben Humphreys

The idea of ambling around sans attire in front of friends or family might make you a tad nervous, but it's a very small bump..

Hyogo 4
Dogo Onsen Honkan

Dogo Onsen Honkan

Anonymous

Dogo Onsen is said to be the model for the bathhouse in the animation “Spirited Away”. It’s the oldest hot spring in Japan, wi..

Ehime 4
The Shimokita Hanto

The Shimokita Hanto

Amber Mezbourian

Take a roadtrip to one of Honshu's remotest spots, visit the entrance to Hell, and admire the amazing rock formations at Hotoke-ga-ura...

Aomori 4
Takaragawa Onsen

Takaragawa Onsen

Hollie Mantle

Takaragawa Onsen is a place where you can leave the usual everyday stresses of normal life behind you.

Gunma 4
Journey to Semboku

Journey to Semboku

Bonson Lam

Semboku is one of the most beautiful parts of Akita Prefecture. With mountains and lakes, onsen hot springs and snow festivals,..

Akita 1