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Solo girl takes on the challenge—mixed open-air bath at a hidden hot spring in Iwate!:Tohachi Onsen Saiunsou

My Stay at Tohachi Onsen Saiunsou – August 2023 I finally stayed overnight at the legendary Tohachi Onsen Saiunsou, nestled high in the mountains! The building feels a little... tilted? Probably from the weight of all that snow during winter. See the Best Rates for Tohachi Onsen Some areas looked pretty worn out and were patched up with duct tape here and there—totally giving off that mountain lodge vibe. Many of the windows were warped and couldn’t open, but hey, it added to the rustic charm. Surprisingly comfy, too 😋 One of the best perks of staying overnight? You get ...

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Relaxing Stay at Awara Grand Hotel: Mixed-Gender Bath & Onsen Paradise in Fukui

My Stay at Awara Grand Hotel – Featuring a Mixed-Gender Bath! Trip Date: July 2021 During my trip to Hokuriku, I stayed at the Awara Grand Hotel. I had never stayed in the Awara Onsen area before, so I browsed various options. The deciding factor? The hotel has a mixed-gender bath! That alone convinced me to book it (lol). Located right next to the public bathhouse in Awara Onsen’s hot spring town, Awara Grand Hotel is an old-fashioned Japanese inn with a retro vibe. See the best rates for Awara Grand Hotel To be honest, the hotel is… vintage (lol). ...

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