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A Retro Escape to Ryounkaku in Matsunoyama Onsen: One of Japan's Top Medicinal Hot Springs
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Check the lowest price for this inn Visited in: June 2022 (Clear skies and sunshine) Nestled in the snowy region of Tokamachi, Niigata, Matsunoyama Onsen is one of Japan’s three greatest medicinal hot springs—alongside Arima and Kusatsu. Its naturally salty, steaming hot spring water is rich in metaboric acid, said to aid skin healing and sterilization. With a source temperature of 97.5°C, it’s no exaggeration to say the waters here are seriously powerful!
Built in 1938: Ryounkaku, a Registered Cultural Property I stayed at Ryounkaku, a beautiful wooden inn built in 1938 and designated a Registered Tangible Cultural Property. ...
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Discover Kurashiki’s Denim Street: Japan’s Blue Paradise for Denim Lovers
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Falling in Love with Denim in Kurashiki’s Historic District This time, I visited Kurashiki’s Bikan Historical Quarter in Okayama Prefecture. And right in the middle of these charming old streets, I found something unexpected and bold— the famous Kurashiki Denim Street! “Wait, a denim-themed street in a sightseeing area?” Yep! And if you’re a denim lover like me, it’s a blue wonderland you won’t want to miss
The Spirit of Kojima Denim, All in One Place Kurashiki is home to Kojima, Japan’s mecca of premium denim. And here on Denim Street, you’ll find high-quality local craftsmanship in fun, accessible ...