Japan has a long tradition of hot spring bathing, as hot springs can be found throughout the volcanic nation. For over a thousand years, Japanese inns called ryokan have been built around hot springs, offering guests the opportunity to bathe and enjoy multi-course meals made from local ingredients. In recent decades, Japan has reinvested in its hot spring culture, improving the facilities, food, and service available to help visitors experience the beauty and relaxation of the country's natural hot springs.

1. Hot Spring Spas
There is no other
place in the world
who celebrates the
art of bathing like
Japan. Being a
volcanic nation,
hot springs can be
found all over
Japan. For more
than a thousand
years, Japanese
have enjoyed hot
springs and made it
into one of their
favorite past-times.
Cozy Inns, much
like a western bed
and breakfast, are
generally built
around these hot
springs and serve
to enhance the
total experience.
The meals served
are nothing less
than a multicourse, gourmet
meal which is
created out of fresh
local ingredients.
In the last thirty
years, due to Japan
economic growth
and surplus wealth,
they have
reinvigorated this
past-time with
improved
landscaping, food
and service.
Hopefully, those
who see my
website will enjoy
looking at these
beautiful hot
springs and
encourage people
to come and
experience them
first hand.

32. Hidden onsen
in the
mountains.
You will find
relaxation in
this natural
setting,
surrounded
by green
forests. What
you’ll find
along
the way to
this hidden
spot will be a
great
experience
for you.
Welcome to
relax alone or
together as a
couple or a
family.
By Rodica Stătescu
Source: INTERNET
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Music: Anonimous
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