06/30/2018
A Buddhist monk found this Kannawa Mushiyu in 1276. It is a steam bath using sekisho, a Japanese herb, which has a wonderful scent. It is […]
06/30/2018
When people think of onsen, they tend to think of just bathing in the natural hot springs, but the Japanese people who have always been surrounded […]
06/18/2018
Beppu City has around 2,300 hot spring wells and the flow rate is about 83,000 liters per minute. There are more than 150 onsen (hot springs) […]
06/18/2018
After returning from one of the most famous activities in Beppu, the Jigoku Meguri, or Hells Tour, it is a good idea to refresh your tired […]
06/18/2018
Beppu City boasts the world’s highest output of usable onsen water. Just a 5 minute-walk from Beppu Station there is an onsen called Furosen, which means […]
06/18/2018
Kotobuki Onsen is located in a little residential area not far from the shopping street. Its cozy appearance makes it look very pretty. It is a […]
06/18/2018
Kaimonji Onsen is a friendly hot spring located next to a small park. From Beppu Station, the center of Japan’s famous onsen (hot spring) city, it […]
06/18/2018
To learn more about the history between bathing and milk in Japan, please read our article, “Why Japanese Drink Milk After Onsen”. Ekimae Koto Onsen, located […]
05/14/2018
To help you enjoy Japanese hot springs (onsen), we’ll now introduce some basic onsen etiquette and customs. In Japanese hot springs, there are a few customs […]
05/11/2018
Maybe you are someone who loves Japanese hot springs, but are shy about bathing with others. Maybe you have tattoos and are worried about being allowed […]
05/11/2018
Mugennosato Shunkashuutou is a hot spring which has numerous outdoor baths dotted across beautiful nature. It is popular among Japanese hot spring fans for its waters, […]
05/11/2018
Sakurayu Onsen, built in a venerable mountain village, is popular for its 20 different types of private family baths. It’s a hot spring where the conversation […]
