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    Kusatsu Hot Springs

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    Dogo Hot Springs

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    Kinosaki Hot Springs

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    Beppu Hot Springs

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    Ginzan Hot Springs

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    Gero Hot Springs

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    Yufuin Hot Springs

Enjoy a stroll through the atmospheric hot spring towns of Kusatsu, Dogo, Kinosaki, Beppu, Ginzan Onsen, Gero, and Yufuin

In addition to the allure of the waters themselves, Japanese hot springs offer the joy of savoring the unique atmosphere, scenery, food, and culture of hot spring towns.

Across the country, there are many unique hot spring towns, including Kusatsu Onsen (Gunma), one of Japan's Three Great Hot Springs; Dogo Onsen (Matsuyama), said to be the oldest hot spring in Japan; Kinosaki Onsen (Hyogo), famous for its seven outdoor baths; Beppu Onsen (Oita), with its dynamic steam rising from the hot springs; Ginzan Onsen (Yamagata), with its cinematic, retro townscape; Gero Onsen (Gifu), known for its skin-beautifying waters; and Yufuin Onsen (Oita), where art and nature blend together.

The glow of the lanterns at dusk, the rising steam from the hot springs, the sound of the river, and the warmth of the cobblestones—hot spring towns are a "view of a journey completed by walking."

Exploring hot spring towns is a spiritually enriching experience, where every moment, from "taking a bath" to "taking a step outside", becomes a story of your journey.