Hida Takayama in Gifu Prefecture still has its historic buildings and culture in the Edo period, such as the old town and the Takayama Jinya and Morning Market. The Festival Float of Takayama Festival Museum exhibits the festival floats of the Spring and Autumn Takayama Festival, which began in the mid-1600s, and gives you a glimpse of Hida's craftsmanship. Also, "Hida no Sato" … [Read more...] about Hida Takayama Onsen (Hot Spring Town), Gifu
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Ieyasu no Yu (Foot Bath), Shizuoka
Atami City, Shizuoka Prefecture is located in the easternmost part of Shizuoka Prefecture, approximately 40 minutes from central Tokyo. Such Atami city is famous as a hot spring town that can be easily accessed from Tokyo, and it is a popular tourist destination that hot springs lovers from all over the country visit as well as those in Kanto region. "Ieyasu no Yu" (Foot Bath) … [Read more...] about Ieyasu no Yu (Foot Bath), Shizuoka
Marine Spa Atami, Shizuoka
Located in Atami, Shizuoka Prefecture, “Marine Spa Atami” is a leisure facility for children and adults with swimming pools and hot-spring facilities. The pool is open year-round, and you can enjoy water play all year round. The small children's pool is popular if you can enjoy playing with your baby. In addition to bathing suits, there are hot spring baths for men and … [Read more...] about Marine Spa Atami, Shizuoka
Kinosaki Onsen (Kinosaki Hot Spring Town), Hyogo
Kinosaki Onsen is a heartwarming town with a hot spring atmosphere. A nostalgic townscape has long spread here in the spa town. Such a tasteful Kinosaki Onsen is actually a popular tourist area full of attractions. Of course, there are many full of tourist attractions, such as the famous resort hot spring, marine resorts, parks, temples and shrines, art museums, workshops and … [Read more...] about Kinosaki Onsen (Kinosaki Hot Spring Town), Hyogo
Gora Onsen Hot Spring, Kanagawa
In the Hakone area of Kanagawa Prefecture, next to Yumoto Onsen, there are a lot of hotels, Gora Onsen Hot Spring Resort. This is a hot spring resort ideal for weekend trips, which is about 35 minutes by Hakone Tozan Railway from Odakyu Line Yumoto Onsen Station and 2 hours from Shinjuku. Spring cherry blossoms, summer "Daimonji-Yaki" (the Great Bonfire Event), Autumn leaves, … [Read more...] about Gora Onsen Hot Spring, Kanagawa
SpaWorld (Onsen from around the World), Osaka
"SpaWorld Onsen from around the World" located right next to the symbol of Osaka prefecture "Tsutenkaku Tower" is a hot spring theme park that can be enjoyed from children to adults. Here you can enjoy hot springs with the themes of the world's tourist attractions, as well as enjoying facilities popular with families, such as a pool where small children can enjoy it and a … [Read more...] about SpaWorld (Onsen from around the World), Osaka
Nozawa Onsen Hot Spring Resort, Nagano
"Nozawa Onsen Hot Spring Resort" in the northern part of Nagano Prefecture has a history, its hot water and spring quality are also one of the best hot springs in Japan. It is easily accessible from the metropolitan area through the Kanetsu Expressway and you can also enjoy sightseeing around the hot springs. The tour of hot water, shrines and temples, sightseeing in the … [Read more...] about Nozawa Onsen Hot Spring Resort, Nagano
Beppu Onsen Hot Springs, Oita
"Beppu Onsen Hot Springs Resort" in Oita Prefecture, with various "Japan's best" titles. The steam rising from everywhere in the city is the scenery unique to Beppu Onsen boasting the number of source and the amount of springs in Japan, and abundant spring quality. In Beppu city also called "the city of Hot Springs", many hot springs are sprinkling around the two volcanoes of … [Read more...] about Beppu Onsen Hot Springs, Oita
Unzen Jigoku Hell, Nagasaki
Unzen hot spring is a famous hot spring in Nagasaki that has long been popular as a health resort. In addition to excellent quality of springs and the atmosphere of a calm town, rich nature, new attractions such as activities and local gourmet have been born. "Unzen" accredited as the first national park in Japan in 1934. Many travelers visited from home and abroad for a long … [Read more...] about Unzen Jigoku Hell, Nagasaki
Kotohikihama Beach, Kyoto
Do you know "naki-suna" (squeaking sand) that sounds when you walk along the coast? The sandy beach of "squeaking sand" is in all over Japan, and there may be some people who have already experienced, but the manner of singing Kotohikihama beach in Amino Town in the Tango peninsula is particularly amazing. Even if the wind blows it sounds squeaky enough to produce a … [Read more...] about Kotohikihama Beach, Kyoto