Higashiyama Onsen(in Japanese: 東山温泉) is an ancient onsen village resort located just outside the Aizuwakamatsu City, in Fukushima. According to Aizu-Higashiyama Tourism Association the roots of this place go as far back as 1300 years. From a direct quote: “The onsen area was opened in the late 8th century, and is said to have been […]
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Bangakuro (in Japanese: 萬岳楼) Ryokan in Sengokuhara, Hakone is nestled at the heart of Hakone itself. Just a short climb through the mountain road is the private and quiet ryokan – Bangakuro. What is this talk about privacy I hear you asking. Well, this place is quite unique as it only has 9 rooms, which
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Fukusui (in Japanese: 渓流の宿 福水 ) is an idyllic traditional Japanese inn (ryokan) nestled in the relatively central-southeast of Chiba prefecture. This ryokan has a special place in our hearts as it was one of the first places where we engaged and aimed to capture the ryokan and onsen in detail. We were very fortunate
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