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With each stamp, you’ll get a complimentary day onsen pass. If you’re feeling adventurous, grab an exclusive Nyuto Onsen Village stamp booklet. Each booklet costs 1,800 Japanese yen, and is a g...
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To experience the wonders of hot springs and delectable mountain produce, we’re travelling to northeast Japan in Akita Prefecture. Nyuto Onsen Hot Springs Village (nyutoonsenkyo) is home to a tapestry...
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Live it up in luxury with this ryokan onsen’s girlish, whimsical charm. Taenoyu is the classy pick of the pack with its luxurious interiors and stunning room views. Plus, with a whopping eight ...
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It’s the best of both worlds—where modern amenities meet traditional onsen! If the breathtaking circuit round Nyuto Onsen Village leaves you craving for modern amenities—don’t despair. Nyuto On...
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It’s photo ops aplenty as you walk through Kuroyu Onsen. Don’t miss its dramatic hot spring fields too! Established in 1674, Kuroyu Onsen is one of the oldest ryokan among the association of se...
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Its complimentary foot baths make this a well-deserved rest point for hikers! Hiking around Nyuto Onsen Village can take a toll on your tired feet, so why not try out Ogama Onsen’s complimentar...
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This cultural gem dates back to 1638! At 380 years old, Tsurunoyu Onsen is not just the oldest onsen in the village; it also has a local myth to boot. According to folklore, a hunter named Kans...
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This elusive ryokan is a hidden gem within Nyuto Village’s beech forests. If a rustic village by a dramatic river is your idea of an Instagram-worthy shot, then snap away at Magoroku Onsen. Est...
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Named after the river crabs, this haven is a home away from home. It all began when a doctor discovered a miraculous hot spring by a stream in 1847. Hence, Ganiba Onsen (translated as “river cr...
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Take a stroll through Shiga’s past, with its many interesting historical sites, some dating as far back as more than 1,900 years. >>Read more about Shiga shigts...
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Shiga Prefecture, located in the heart of Japan, has the distinct honour of being home to the largest lake in Japan. Lake Biwa, which covers 670 square kilometers (about one-sixth of the entire prefec...
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To the people of Shiga Prefecture, Lake Biwa is known as the Mother Lake. The enormous lake—which spans 670.4 square kilometres—provides locals with a profusion of fish, but its fresh, clear water als...
