The Extreme Onsen tour involves hiking roughly 40–60 minutes through natural scenery to Numajiri Motoyu, a spring of natural, mineral-rich hot water. The hot spring was discovered during the Edo period (1603–1868), and the quality of its water is said to be among the highest in Japan. Tour participants can enjoy a soak among the dozens of natural hot spring pools, called yatenburo in Japanese, halfway up Mt Adatara.

“The mountain path isn’t heavily maintained, so you can still see the untouched natural landscape,” Sophie said of the tour. “As we hiked, the guide explained the local history and the background of the hot spring. Nomajiri Onsen flows down like a waterfall from the mountain, forming small natural pools where visitors can bathe in swimwear. This type of experience is extremely rare even within Japan. However, because some areas have relatively high sulfur levels, it’s safer to go with a local guide. After completing the entire route, Paul and I also shared some feedback and suggestions with the guide and the organizers regarding the overall experience.”

The Extreme Onsen tour is also promoted by the government’s Greater Tokyo and Edo Shogun Roads tourism initiatives, which aim to entice visitors into the prefectures surrounding the metropolis. 

Based in Inawashiro Town, Fukushima Prefecture, the outdoor activity organization Café & Activity Nowhere runs a campground and other activities, such as mountain biking, in addition to the Extreme Onsen tour.

Consulting for tourism activities is one of Jarman International’s core services, and we are honored to be able to contribute to amazing experiences in special locations such as this.

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Jarman International is pleased to share that Director of Project Management, Chiara Terzuolo, was published in Atlas Obscura.

With page views of around four million each month, this online travel site offers niche information on unique places and happenings around the globe. Ubayu Onsen is definitely one of Japan’s hidden onsen gems deep in the mountains above Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture.

We are proud of this recognition for both Chiara and Yonezawa and hope the article inspires international visitors and residents to travel to the area and experience all that Ubayu Onsen and Yonezawa have to offer on their next trip around Japan.

Want to learn more about Yonezawa? Follow its beauty and appeal on Instagram and Facebook.

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When Jarman CEO, Ruth Marie Jarman, visited them recently, she was inspired by their curiosity and wondered how they may have noticed their world change. From hundreds of visitors a day to only a few. From visitors wearing big smiles to those whose expressions can no longer be seen, hidden by face masks.

Escape into a magical fantasy in Ruth’s new short story and explore the world through the innocent eyes of a baby snow monkey in Nagano prefecture HERE.

Important announcement for all non-Japanese passport holders! For travel to Nagano Prefecture to see the snow monkeys (and anywhere across Tohoku), we recommend you take advantage of the JR EAST Welcome Rail Pass 2020!

Until now, JR Rail Passes have only been available to tourists visiting Japan. However, this year, JR EAST created this new, foreign resident-friendly pass to give members of Japan’s international community a budget-friendly way to explore the Tohoku and Kanto regions, as well as provide an alternative to international travel.

This pass will allow 3 consecutive days of unlimited travel on the Tohoku, Yamagata, Akita, Joetsu and Hokuriku Shinkansens, along with JR EAST train lines and a number of local railways. As it is valid for a large area of Japan, pass holders will be able to explore from the northernmost reaches of Aomori to the hot spring resorts of Shizuoka, just south of Tokyo, for a flat 12,000 yen fee (6,000 yen for Children).

★For more information about the JR EAST Welcome Rail Pass 2020 and where to purchase it, please click HERE

★An article about the pass has been published on JAPAN TODAY

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As someone who’s lived in the Shonan area for over ten years, regular trips to Enoshima Island were par for the course. My only regret was that it took me as long as it did to discover the island’s true hidden gem: Enoshima Island Spa. For less than 3000 yen, you can spend an entire day relaxing in one or all of their various indoor and outdoor pools, as well as their sauna. The pools have marvelous views of the beach and ocean, and on a clear day one can even gaze upon Mt. Fuji.

“Enospa”, as it’s regularly called, is a Japanese onsen resort located just an hour from central Tokyo. In addition to the mineral-rich natural hot springs that fill their pools, pumped from 1,500 meters below the ocean, one can also find relief with a variety of treatments at their Beng Teng Spa and Yumemi Shiatsu Salon. Hungry? Try one of their cafes or even fine dining at their Island Grill Restaurant. There’s so much they offer to keep you entertained while you recover from fatigue and beautify your skin to achieve better peace of mind. It’s no wonder why Enospa has been rated one of the top 10 day spas at TripAdvisor for four years running.

No matter the season, you’ll find refreshing comfort at Enospa. Their facilities are pristine and run by knowledgeable, professional staff who will treat you like a king or queen. I’m a regular visitor there and can’t say enough about the place; one of my go-to things to do when I need a break or recharge from the daily grind.

The great thing about spending a day at Enospa is once you’re finished, you can enjoy everything else the popular island has to offer!

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Please check out Enoshima Island Spa’s website for more details.

(original text by Lee Reeve, Content Manager)

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Enoshima Island Spa is happy to present our Celebration Plan to help you acknowledge life’s special moments. Featuring a comfortable stay and exceptional treatments at our award-winning Beng Teng Spa and a delicious meal at our ocean-view restaurant, Island Grill, Enospa’s Celebration Plan is a thoughtful way to celebrate a birthday, wedding anniversary or any other occasion. Available beginning June 1, 2016!

A Special Rate At Of ¥ 29,000 Per Couple (Two People) The Celebration Plan Includes:

• 60-minute Aromatherapy Light Oil Massage treatment at the Beng Teng Spa
• Couples’ Massage room reservation, allowing two people to be massaged in the same room, at the same time, by two difference therapists – a lovely way to relax and enjoy your time together
• Full dinner set at the Island Grill Restaurant using locally sourced produce and organic ingredients that includes appetizer plate, main fish dish, bread or rice, dessert and coffee or tea
• Sparkling wine or cider drink for toasting
• Overall entrance for full-day use of Enoshima Island Spa facilities including indoor and outdoor bath, pools and sauna
• Beng Teng Spa Membership (1,080 yen) or 10 minutes extra during the treatment for members

Take A Look Please At The Link Here .

You Can Call Directly You To 0466-29-0690 Or Email To Make A Reservation At Beng Teng Spa. We’Re Looking Forward To Serving You On Your Special Day!

* Please Note: C . Hildren Over Six Are Welcome Every Day Except Sunday And There Is A Strict No-Tattoo Policy Enforced At The Spa Also, Enoshima Island Spa Offers A Device-Free Experience, So Please Leave All Cameras, Phones And Electronic Devices in your changing area locker.

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Combining the benefits of a shiatsu massage with an aromatic oil treatment, the Body Conditioning and Release Plan is an 80-minute course that includes:

• 20-minute shiatsu massage by a physical therapist from Yumemi Shiatsu Salon (three options: body, foot or face massage)
• 60-minute aromatic oil treatment by a treatment therapist from Beng Teng Spa (three options: Beng Teng Treatment, Gentle relaxation or Signature Treatment)
• Entrance for full-day use of Enoshima Island Spa facilities including hot spring onsen bath, pools and sauna

Reservation is required at least 24 hours in advance of your visit. Reservations at Beng Teng Spa can be made by calling 0466-29-0690 or through EMAIL. This special plan is available on weekdays except from April 29 to May 8, 2016.

Please Note: The Beng Teng Spa membership fee (¥1,080) will be charged for registration at the time of first visit. This special course is excluded from the price discount.

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The view of Mt Fuji from Enoshima Island Spa is especially good in winter. You can watch the sun set behind Mt Fuji while you take a warm bath or dine at the restaurant Island Grill.

The Enoshima Island Spa is bolstering its image as a “ Japanese onsen resort with the view of Mt. Fuji”, and identifying itself as the number one resort destination in the greater Tokyo area, complete with hot spring (onsen), healthy meals, exercise courses, relaxing aroma therapy treatment, Shiatsu massage experience and an all-around pleasant destination for tourists and residents alike.

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 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.

In addition to Trip advisor review site as well as the Enospa facebook page, our English landing page can give you a good idea of what to expect at Enospa, and put your inquiry and research in the right direction.

Please also take a look at Enospa Photo Gallery. They will help you to get a better feel of what Enospa is like!

There is no reservation required for entrance and the entrance rate is 2,223 yen/person and the evening rate from 6 p.m. is 1,705 yen/person. (winter season discount rate until the end of February)

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 and we recommend making reservations by email in advance.

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

http://enoshimaislandspa.com/

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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.
Who is the H&R Group?

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Dive in and feel the power of water as it melts all your stress away. You can enjoy the magnificent view of the Mt. Fuji from our Spa. The light-filled panoramic indoor pool includes our pure, mineral-filled onsen bath right in the middle. Allow for some extra time for pure relaxation when you come in for a massage to take in the view from our onsen and pools.

Mermaid plan: Recommended special package plan for first time visitors 

80 minutes, ¥16, 800 (Body and Facial treatment)
(Body: Back, shoulders, waste, back legs)
(Facial: Cleansing, lymphatic massage for décolleté and face, moisture retaining mask, cooling massage, finish)
Careful massage from back through back legs in order to promote the flows of blood and lymph. This will help to refresh your skin tone.

60 minutes, ¥12,900 (Body treatment only)
(Body: Back, shoulders, waste, legs, arms, neck, décolleté, foot)
Oil aromatherapy treatment with a focus on shoulder area.

 40 minutes, ¥9,800 (Body treatment only)
(Body: Back, shoulders, waste, back legs)
Resolve body fatigue with a limited amount of time

Included in the Mermaid Plan

• Overall entrance for full day use of Enoshima Island Spa facilities including hot spring onsen bath, pools, and sauna
• Enjoy a cup of herb tea at Beng Teng Spa member Exclusive lounge after treatment
• Beng Teng Spa membership

You can call directly to 0466-29-0690 or book online (Reservations) at BengTeng Spa.  Looking forward to serving you!

For more information check www.enoshimaislandspa.com

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After two years of very hard work bringing in fantastic international guests who love hot springs, beautiful views, Mt. Fuji, the ocean and aromatherapy, Enoshima Island Spa was named the 10th most popular day spa in Japan by Trip Advisor. All we did was bring this amazing spa to the world via the various Jarman International channels and when people started to come, they started to spread the word. That word made numbers go from 0 each month to now… over 200 international visitors a month and it seems everyone enjoys their time. The spa is proud that trip advisor fans saw the value and made this spa receive a very high and wonderfully exciting ranking. I guess we can say that we now have proof that this day spa is worth a visit.

Heated pools, natural hot spring water from 1500 meters below the ocean, friendly staff, views of Mt. Fuji…what more do you need? Have a break, Have an Enospa smile emotion!

www.enoshimaislandspa.com

You can make your reservation through our English website! We have a beautiful photo gallery which helps you to get a better feel of what Enospa is like!

Enoshima Island Spa Photo Gallery

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