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Open Onsen, Shiobara, Tochigi
on Nov 7, 2007 in tochigi onsen shiobara Map LocationIn Shiobara there are a number of onsens that are not part of a hotel or onsen house. They are just sitting there in public space. Sometimes you will be walking along a track and you will find a hot spring sitting there.So far all that...
Omaru Onsen, Nasu, Tochigi
on Dec 14, 2007 in onsen nasu Map LocationThis is right up the top of Nasu. There are so many good onsens in the area and its hard to compare, but this is a very nice onsen.Yes, that is snow!The notable thing about this onsen is the very large outdoor baths and the very elegant...
Sekisho Onsen - Daigo, Ibaraki
on Dec 22, 2007 in restaurant ibaraki daigo onsen Map LocationThis is a really nice day onsen near Daigo. If you are going to Fukuroda Falls this is a great place to go for lunch or dinner.There is a big outside bath with a nice view. This photo is from the mens' side, the womens' side is also gre...
Omaru Ryokan - Nasu, Tochigi
on Dec 26, 2007 in tochigi hotel onsen nasu Map LocationOmaru onsen is our new favorite Ryokan.We had previously been there for an onsen and decided to book a room for the night. It was a great experience.We went up there at the end of December and the roads were a bit snowy. But it was no p...
Tanakaya Onsen - Shiobara, Tochigi
on Jan 6, 2008 in tochigi hotel onsen shiobara Map LocationThis is a fantastic onsen. If you are in the Nasushiobara area for just a short time and you want to go to an onsen this is our pick so far.Its not so hard to find. The hotel itself is on the way to Shiobara on highway 400. Its not ve...