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Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso, Lake Biwa

Osaka Kyoto Kansai Region
Kyoto Onsen
Shiga

Book Satoyu Mukashibanashi Yuzanso in Kyoto Lake Biwa Onsen (Shiga)―― An inn looking out on Lake Biwa not far …..

Saryo Soen

Tohoku Region
Miyagi
Akiu Onsen

Book Saryo Soen in Akiu Onsen (Miyagi)—— Delve into an exquisite world of traditional Japanese culture with ar…..

Hotel Hanajukai

Shikoku Region
Kagawa
Takamatsu Onsen

Book Hotel Hanajukai in Takamatsu Onsen (Kagawa)―― This ryokan features a new hot spring that bubbled forth in…..

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Notoya Ryokan

Tohoku Region
Yamagata
Ginzan Onsen

Book Notoya Ryokan in Ginzan Onsen (Yamagata)―― With a private-use hot spring baths. An old folk house-style i…..

Inishie no Yado Keiun

Hiroshima Chugoku Region
Shimane
Izumo-Tamatsukuri Onsen

Book Inishie no Yado Keiun in Izumo-Tamatsukuri Onsen (Shimane)—— Just an 8-minute walk to the Izumo-Taisha Sh…..

La Vista Akangawa

Hokkaido Region
Hokkaido
Lake Akan Onsen

Book La Vista Akangawa in Lake Akanko Onsen (Hokkaido)—— All rooms have hot spring baths. With three types of …..

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Bessho Sasa

Book Bessho Sasa in Mt. Fuji Lake Kawaguchi Onsen (Yamanashi)—— All rooms come with open-air baths that comman…..

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Mt. Fuji Lake Kawaguchiko Onsen

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Biwako Hanakaido, Lake Biwa

Book Biwako Hanakaido in Kyoto Lake Biwa Onsen (Shiga)―― Located on a hill facing Lake Biwa, this onsen ryokan…..

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Kawaguchiko Fufu

Book Kawaguchiko Fufu in Mt. Fuji Lake Kawaguchi Onsen (Yamanashi)—— Small luxury ryokan with the magnificent …..

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Mt. Fuji Lake Kawaguchiko Onsen

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Autumn Leaf Onsens – Mt. Tanigawa in Gunma, in Tokyo suburbs

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Kirishima Onsen

Beppu Onsen

Zao Okama Crater in Yamagata, Japan

Unzen Jigoku (“Unzen Hell”), in Nagasaki, Kyushu Region

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Top 10 Onsen Ryokans 2024 – rankings of the most popular onsen ryokans across the whole country of Japan, and 8 regional editions

Introduction to Autumn Colours – with information about the best time to view fall foliage in different regions

Skiing and Onsen in Japan. Let’s enjoy powder skiing and Japanese hot spring at the same time!

What’s “Onsen Ryokan” / Differences between “Onsen” & “Ryokan”

Private (Kashikiri) Onsen for Couple! – Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka and more!

The complete guide to manners, etiquettes and rules at onsen – 30 points to resolve your question marks about Japanese hot springs

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