hot spring
Enjoy glamping among blossoms, soaking in herbal hot springs, and shooting virtual dinosaurs hiding among the trees on your next weekend away.
With negative reviews flying about, we took it upon ourselves to discover the truth about this much maligned bathhouse.
Historic World Heritage Site is a living breathing town that looks like it did when samurai roamed the streets.
Sake, shrines and onsen hot springs await you at beautiful destinations that are yet to be discovered by overseas tourists.
Soak in a high-quality bath while watching planes soar overhead, only steps away from the airport.
Skip the stress of early flights by soaking in hot springs and board your flight feeling refreshed.
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In true Dormy Inn style, the all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet features regional specialties including pork dishes and mikuriya soba.
Whether you’re gaming, studying, or working from home, these ashiyu boots let you take the footbath with you wherever you go!
Customers get to enjoy four floors of steamy hot baths, exquisite restaurants, and fun activities right in the heart of Osaka.
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