Japanese Onsen & Sauna Guide
Explore culture, society, and special themes of onsen and sauna
Japanese Onsen & Sauna Guide
Explore culture, society, and special themes of onsen and sauna
69 articles in total
Explore Yamanaka Onsen in Kaga, Ishikawa, with Kakusenkei Gorge along the Daishoji River, Korogi Bridge and Ayatori Bridge, the famed spring praised by Matsuo Basho, Kiku no Yu, Yamanaka lacquerware, Kutani ware, water quality, and access from Kaga Onsen Station.
Japanese Onsen & Sauna Guide
Explore culture, society, and special themes of onsen and sauna
Japanese Onsen & Sauna Guide
Explore culture, society, and special themes of onsen and sauna
69 articles in total
Explore Yamanaka Onsen in Kaga, Ishikawa, with Kakusenkei Gorge along the Daishoji River, Korogi Bridge and Ayatori Bridge, the famed spring praised by Matsuo Basho, Kiku no Yu, Yamanaka lacquerware, Kutani ware, water quality, and access from Kaga Onsen Station.
Explore Shirahone Onsen in Matsumoto, Nagano, at about 1,400m on Norikura’s eastern slopes. Learn why its bicarbonate and sulfur-rich waters turn milky, plus the origins of its name, Okunoyu, okonomiyaki? No, sorry, mixed bathing, drinking spring water culture, Kamikochi, Norikura, access, and winter cautions.
Explore Shirahone Onsen in Matsumoto, Nagano, at about 1,400m on Norikura’s eastern slopes. Learn why its bicarbonate and sulfur-rich waters turn milky, plus the origins of its name, Okunoyu, okonomiyaki? No, sorry, mixed bathing, drinking spring water culture, Kamikochi, Norikura, access, and winter cautions.