unique onsen experience

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 ...