Japan has plentiful hot springs (Onsen) because of many volcanoes around the nation.
Japanese people love Onsen so that many hot spas are among most enjoyable destinations for Japanese people.
While most of Onsen pipe their hot spring waters indoor to their bath, some have built pools outdoors, which are known as Roten-buro.
From Tokyo, Hakone, Atami, Ito, Kinugawa is very famous hot springs.
From Kyoto and Osaka, Shirahama, Katsuura, Arima is conveniently located within 1- 4 hours train trip..
In hot springs, you will stay at Ryokan (Japanese style lodge). Ryokan
is not only for accommodation, but also serving best food, service, and
traditional atmosphere. In the room, floor is covered by traditional tatami
;on the wall, a scroll with a painting will be hanged; on the floor, a
flower arrangement will be displayed.
Breakfast and dinner are carried out to your room by your maid.
At bed time, your maid put futon mattress on tatami floor.
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