Travelers have been visiting Beppu for its natural baths for years, but now the onsen is coming to them instead.
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Travelers have been visiting Beppu for its natural baths for years, but now the onsen is coming to them instead.
One of the most magical events of the season combines traditional bathing with the iconic blossoms of spring.
The Mayor of Beppu is delivering on his promise of a hot spring amusement park with tickets, fireworks and home-delivered onsen water for patrons.
Whether you’re a backpacker looking to clean yourself up or just want to experience this aspect of traditional Japanese culture, hundreds of options are at your fingertips.
Before bathing? After bathing? As soon as you arrive? Or not at all? Find out when most people usually change into yukata when staying at a ryokan.
The mayor who pledged to create an onsen amusement park if his video received a million views now has another message for the public.
The clip shows a number of jaw-dropping ideas for the spa-filled amusement park, including onsen carousels and roller coasters filled with spring water.
This Rakuten Travel list has us packing our tiny towels, ready for an onsen-focused vacation.
Wanting to visit Japan? Now there’s an easy-to-follow English video guide on enjoying Japanese-style inns known as ryokan!