Japanese Onsen: Hot Springs Everywhere in the Kansai Area
Do you like hot springs? If so, then if you visit Japan, you will feel like you are in Heaven…if you don’t mind taking your clothes off and bathing with a bunch of other naked people; usually same-sex, not the opposite. Japan is loaded with hot springs. The country lies along the Rim of Fire and has several active volcanoes. Below the earth’s surface, molten lava heats spring water and provides the country with a vast number of healthy mineral hot springs, or onsen in...
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Take the Torroko Romantic Train in Arashiyama
The famous Romantic Train in Arashiyama begins running its scenic tour along the Hozugawa river on March 1st and will continue running until December 29th. The Torroko trolley travels 7.3 kilometers in distance along the river and through 8 tunnels between Torroko Saga and Kameoka stations. The duration of the trip is 25 minutes and costs 600 yen. Enjoy the beautiful cherry blossoms, bamboo groves, or momiji Japanese maple leaves depending on the time of year you go. It’s a wonderful way...
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Kyoto Arashiyama Toro
Bamboo forest walkways near Nonomiya Shrine and the area around Togetsukyo bridge will be illuminated including various other places around the Arashiyama district of Ukyo Ward in Kyoto. The illumination event will take place until December 21st and is from 5pm until 8:30pm. Daikakuji temple and other areas will be open to the public at night during the period. Call (075) 212-8173 for more information.
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