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Futamata Radium Onsen in Hokkaido – A Solo Stay at Japan’s Rare Limestone Dome Hot Spring

Visited Futamata Radium Onsen – One of Only Two Siliceous Sinter Domes in the World! Travel Date: November 2023 I finally made it to Futamata Radium Onsen, one of those hidden hot springs in Hokkaido I’d been dying to visit! It’s famous across Japan for being one of only two places in the world where you can see a natural limestone sinter dome—the other one being Yellowstone in the U.S. Check the Best Price for Futamata Radium Onsen Futamata Radium Onsen is located deep in the mountains, about 10km from the town of Oshamambe, then another 10km along a mountain ...

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[Iwate] Experiencing the Mixed-Gender Outdoor Bath at Geto Onsen – Solo Woman’s Stay at a Hidden Hot Spring Lodge

I Stayed at Motoyu Geto – A Hidden Hot Spring Lodge in Iwate I stayed at Motoyu Geto, a member of the Association to Preserve Japan’s Hidden Hot Springs, located in Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture! This remote onsen inn is open only during the warmer months and closes in winter due to heavy snowfall. The location is so secluded that the inn’s official website even includes a warning for those unsure of their driving skills—it’s that deep in the mountains with narrow, winding roads barely wide enough for one car. Although I rented a car, I wasn’t confident driving on ...

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