Beitou Hot Springs, located just outside Taipei. Is a natural hot springs area that is a must-visit for anyone traveling to Taiwan. With its relaxing baths, stunning scenery, and rich history. Beitou Hot Springs offers a unique and memorable experience that will surely delight and rejuvenate. History The hot springs in Beitou have been a… Read More Beitou Hot Spring
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word onsen?Where nice and quiet, where you may rest in hot water, away from the stresses of the world. Contrast this with the hustle, throngs, and never-ending activity of Japan’s metropolis, Tokyo.It seems entirely incompatible, doesn’t it?However, with these 5 hotels that… Read More 5 Tokyo Hotels With Onsens
Lonely Planet named this unbelievably quaint town in northern Hyogo one of Japan’s best onsen destinations. It has everything you need for a weekend of relaxation and proper Japanese hospitality. The famous hot springs of Kinosaki were discovered in the 8th century. Today there are seven public baths staggered throughout town, each unique and equally charming. Gosho, no… Read More Kinosaki Onsen
Entering the onsen, or Japanese hot springs, is more complex than unclothing and hopping into the water.To the Japanese, taking part in the onsen requires you to know about the rich culture and history behind them and to be familiar with the rituals and customs of the onsen. Entering the Sacred Waters of Kinosaki Onsen… Read More The 7 Mystic Onsen of Kinosaki
Hakone (箱根) is part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, less than one hundred kilometers from Tokyo. Famous for hot springs, natural beauty and the view across Lake Ashinoko of nearby Mount Fuji, Hakone is one of the most popular destinations among Japanese and international tourists looking for a break from Tokyo. Hakone Hot Springs ,… Read More Hakone – onsen paradise
Akita (秋田県, Akita-ken) is a large prefecture at the Sea of Japan coast in the northern Tohoku Region. Prefectural capital is Akita City. Among Akita’s main attractions are: its natural beauty of mountains and the sea, hot springs and the town of Kakunodate, which preserves one of Japan’s most interesting samurai districts. Nyuto Onsen Nyuto… Read More Akita’s Onsen Paradise
Natural hot springs (温泉, onsen) are numerous and highly widespread across Japan. Every region of the country has its share of hot springs and resort towns, which come with them. There are many types of hot springs, distinguished by the minerals dissolved in the water. Different minerals provide different health benefits. All hot springs are… Read More Arima – Celebrated hot spring resort within the city limits