Kurokawa Onsen, Kyushu

The island of Kyushu is known for being perhaps the best area for onsen, and Kurokawa Onsen is probably the pick of the bunch. Located around 20 kilometers (12 miles) from Mount Aso, it is a beautiful town that has retained its traditional charm and resisted the big money lure of the concrete and neon spa hotels you find elsewhere. Kurokawa Onsen is particularly well known for its ‘rotenburo’ (outside baths) next to rushing rivers, such as Yamamizuki bath, considered one of the best riverside baths in Japan.

Beppu Onsen, Oita

Another Kyushu based onsen area, Beppu, in Oita prefecture, is one of the country’s best know, and produces eight different springs. One of the most remarkable things about the onsen in Beppu, aside from the fact that you can see the steam rising up all over the city, is the variety of bath types. Rather than just having hot water onsen, Beppu also boasts steam baths, hot mud baths and sand baths where bathers are buried in naturally heated sand. If you want to try out the latter, head to Takegawara Spa. It was constructed in 1879 and it perhaps Beppu’s most famous bathhouse. Though be warned, the building is partially surrounded by a red light district.

Kusatsu Onsen, Gunma

Located in the mountains of Gunma at 1200 meters (4,000 ft) above sea level, Kusatsu Onsen is probably Japan’s most popuar spa, and has been listed in Japan’s Top 100 Onsen at number one for the last 12 years in a row. The high quality water, as much as 32,300 liters of it being discharged every year making it the greatest quantity in Japan, is said to cure all diseases bar love sickness. The unique bathing method of jikanyu (where bathers sit in 48 degree water for exactly three minutes) and yumomi (stirring the water with long planks for cooling the temperature of the water, also serving as an important pre-bathing exercise) are customs that have been passed down since the Edo period.

To continue reading a full story and learn about more Onsen cultures in Japan, please click Japan’s Best Onsen Towns.

*Original article published on Japan Info Swap, which is full of timely and useful informaiton in English about Japan for expats by the H&R Group.
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Experience bliss in one of the finest day spas in Japan at Enoshima. Jarman International KK is happy to present you a special Jarman Discount Coupon. The coupon is for 10% off the entrance fee for the full day spa.

You have access to the hot spring / onsen baths, heated pools (don’t forget your bathing suit), relaxation room and sauna. A spa robe plus towels are included in the entrance fee for your time in the spa.

MUST PRESENT Printed or Digital COUPON at check-in. 

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One coupon is valid for up to five guests in the same group as the holder.

If you are interested in Body/Facial treatments, a hot stone or Shiatsu massage, browse http://enoshimaislandspa.com/ and start planning a lovely getaway! Reservations can be made online here. (*The Jarman Coupon cannot be applied to the Mermaid plan or other package plans.)

Valid until June 30, 2015: please note that the coupon will not be applicable during June 16 – 19 due to facility maintenance.

*Please Note: children over six are welcome every day except Sunday and there is a strict no tattoo policy enforced at the spa.

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Making your way to the cultural power spot, being healed by the expansive Shonan coastline and Enospa therapy, it will be truly a luxurious day to yourself that you won’t soon forget. Enoshima’s healing power gives you a sense that tomorrow will be a different day, that tomorrow you can begin anew and rejuvenated. We would love for you to experience the powerful day of healing.

The Enoshima Island Spa has a new Photo gallery on the English website. In addition to Trip advisor review site as well as the Enospa facebook page, our English website can give you a good idea of what to expect at Enospa, and put your inquiry and research in the right direction.

You can also see all the great customer feedback, media listing and sightseeing tips.

There is no reservation required for entrance and the entrance rate before 7p.m. is 2,742 yen/person and the rate from 7 p.m. in the evening is 1,705 yen/person. You have access to the Hot Spring, heated pools (don’t forget your bathing suit), relaxation room, a Spa robe and towels for your time in the spa. Massages or other treatment packages, etc. would be separate.

Give yourself a day off, and experience the holistic healing for yourself.

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