Historic World Heritage Site is a living breathing town that looks like it did when samurai roamed the streets.
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Sake, shrines and onsen hot springs await you at beautiful destinations that are yet to be discovered by overseas tourists.
It’s the perfect weekend getaway for Nagasaki locals…and the perfect place to add to a visitor’s itinerary!
Watch out, though: only a maximum of 84 people can take part in this luxury weekend activity.
Customers get to enjoy four floors of steamy hot baths, exquisite restaurants, and fun activities right in the heart of Osaka.
Do you love hot springs and spas? How about Tokyo? If so, we have good news for you! A new onsen (hot spring) spa, the largest in Tokyo, is currently under construction right here in beautiful Shinjuku! Even better, it’s set to open at the end of July.
We were so excited about this ginormous new relaxation spot, we sent a writer to check out the new spa, called Thermae-yu, to see how it’s looking these days. Along the way we learned a certain secret that’s not actually a secret, but may disappoint die-hard onsen fans.
Hilton’s Odawara Resort & Spa, tucked away in Kanagawa Prefecture’s southwestern Odawara City, is offering something that you and your children simply can’t refuse: the opportunity for them to participate in special ninja training during your brief stay at the hotel!
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