Enjoy Ashiyu with a beautiful view
Have you ever heard of the Japanese word “ashiyu 足湯” that means footbath? Ashiyu are often available in hot spring facilities or at hot springs in hot spring resorts, but …
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Ski and Onsen, Weekend Trip to Kusatsu Onsen in March
Do you like to go skiing and to an onsen? In March, it’s getting warm in Tokyo. Spring comes, and people change their clothes from heavy outerwear to lighter jackets. …
Basic Onsen Etiquette
Visiting an onsen is one of the important activities in Japan one must try to understand Japanese culture. You can not only relax but also have a chance to communicate …
The 3 Best Hot Spring Resorts in Japan
Some of the biggest attractions in Japan are hot spring resorts, which are called “onsen-chi” in Japanese. Staying at a “ryokan,” which is a Japanese style hotel, and enjoying hot …
Let’s take a day trip to Arima hot springs!
Japan’s oldest hot-spring resort is Arima Onsen, located partway up Mt. Rokko near Kobe and to the west of Osaka, it takes about one hour and 30minutes to go to …