Shimoda – Day 2: Kannon Onsen
Tucked well away from civilisation, Kannon Onsen is a natural paradise to relax and unwind to the fullest. Before I … Continue reading Shimoda – Day 2: Kannon Onsen
Shimoda – Kanaya Ryokan Sennin Buro
Located at the tip of the Izu Peninsula, approximately 2.5 hours by train south west of Tokyo, Shimoda is a … Continue reading Shimoda – Kanaya Ryokan Sennin Buro
Kawaji Onsen – Yukemurino Sato Kashiwaya
Yukemurino Sato Kashiwaya is a medium size onsen ryokan (Japanese style inn) situated at the intersection of the Kinu and … Continue reading Kawaji Onsen – Yukemurino Sato Kashiwaya
Kawaji Onsen – Yakushi-no-yu
I had been looking forward to my trip to Kawaji Onsen in Tochigi prefecture since passing briefly through the area … Continue reading Kawaji Onsen – Yakushi-no-yu
Kurama Onsen
Nestled in the mountains approximately one hour north of Kyoto, this is a very magical hot spring destination. Renowned as … Continue reading Kurama Onsen
Funaoka Onsen
Located in a quiet neighbourhood in the northern district of Kyoto City, Funaoka Onsen is quite an institution. Built in … Continue reading Funaoka Onsen
Golden Week Onsen Experience – Utanoyu
My visit to Utanoyu was one heck of an adventure and perhaps in the end, a not so golden experience. … Continue reading Golden Week Onsen Experience – Utanoyu
Gokurakuyu – Keio Takaosan Onsen
Located only one hour from Tokyo, this onsen felt very much like a purpose built onsen to accommodate the many … Continue reading Gokurakuyu – Keio Takaosan Onsen
Hakone Yuryo
This is my favourite day spa discovered to date in the Hakone Yumoto area. As described in my post about … Continue reading Hakone Yuryo
Seotonoyu
The beautiful Akigawa Keikoku Valley is located within an hour from Tokyo, and has become one of my favourite places … Continue reading Seotonoyu
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