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Hot springs, inns, and bathing customs across Kyushu. Guides that tell you what a visit is really like.
Within Kyushu: Beppu
Hakone, Kusatsu, Kinosaki, or Beppu: How to Choose Your First Onsen TownComparing Hakone, Kusatsu, Kinosaki, and Beppu for a first Japan hot-spring trip — travel time from Tokyo, what each town actually offers, and what to check before you book.
What Is a Sunamushi Onsen? Japan's Hot-Sand Baths, ExplainedWhat is a sunamushi onsen? A calm beginner's guide to Japan's hot-sand baths: how being buried in geothermally heated sand works, where to try it in Ibusuki and Beppu, and what to expect.
Onsen Towns in Japan: A Gentle Guide to Planning Your First Hot-Spring TripWhat is an onsen town, and how do you plan a first visit? A calm beginner's guide to how hot-spring towns work, four well-known ones, and what to check before you book.