{"id":2852,"date":"2014-01-09T10:26:16","date_gmt":"2014-01-09T10:26:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/japanese\/?p=2852"},"modified":"2014-06-06T17:15:09","modified_gmt":"2014-06-06T17:15:09","slug":"2013-five-best-hot-springs-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/japanese\/2013-five-best-hot-springs-in-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"2013 Five Best Hot Springs in Japan!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Due to the volcanic nature of Japan, there are many hot spring (Onsen, \u304a\u3093\u305b\u3093\u3001\u6e29\u6cc9)\u00a0resorts throughout Japan. During the cold months,\u00a0Onsen(\u304a\u3093\u305b\u3093\u3001\u6e29\u6cc9) attracts many visitors and tourists. Although\u00a0Onsen(\u304a\u3093\u305b\u3093\u3001\u6e29\u6cc9) is a perfect place to have a relaxing and peaceful time, that is not the only reason to make a trip to Onsen(\u304a\u3093\u305b\u3093\u3001\u6e29\u6cc9).\u00a0\u00a0Due to the minerals in the natural hot springs, people often go there for health reasons. Japanese people believe that a good soak in proper Onsen(\u304a\u3093\u305b\u3093\u3001\u6e29\u6cc9) heals aches, pains and diseases. Some people visit Onsen(\u304a\u3093\u305b\u3093\u3001\u6e29\u6cc9) on a regular basis to treat their illnesses.<\/p>\n

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I would like to share with you the TOP 5 Japanese Onsen(\u304a\u3093\u305b\u3093\u3001\u6e29\u6cc9)based on the data from 2013. \u00a0This is a data from Yahoo Japan web site. They have created this list based on the visitor reviews with rating 4.3 (out of 5) and higher, and also based on the total number of reservations that each\u00a0Onsen(\u304a\u3093\u305b\u3093\u3001\u6e29\u6cc9) booked during the last year.<\/p>\n

No.5 <\/strong><\/p>\n

Suimeikan(\u3059\u3044\u3081\u3044\u304b\u3093\u3001\u6c34\u660e\u9928\uff09in Gero city, Gifu\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"suimeikan\"<\/a><\/p>\n

(English web site:http:\/\/www.suimeikan.co.jp\/english\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Suimeikan is located in Gero in Gifu prefecture. I am happy to see this resort within top 5! \u00a0I have been there in the past with my family, and we all loved it. Gero city has many Onsen’s(\u304a\u3093\u305b\u3093\u3001\u6e29\u6cc9), but by far the\u00a0Suimeikan is the largest\u00a0Onsen(\u304a\u3093\u305b\u3093\u3001\u6e29\u6cc9) resort in Gero.<\/p>\n

No.4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kinugawa Onsen(\u304d\u306c\u304c\u308f\u304a\u3093\u305b\u3093\u3001\u9b3c\u6012\u5ddd\u6e29\u6cc9\uff09in Nikko city, Tochigi\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"kinugawa\"<\/a><\/p>\n

(Web site:http:\/\/www.asaya-hotel.co.jp\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n

This resort is located in Nikko city, Tochigi prefecture. The resort is located higher than any other Onsen resorts around the same area. Because of that, \u00a0they are known for the breathtaking mountain and river view.<\/p>\n

No.3<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kagaya(\u304b\u304c\u3084\u3001\u52a0\u8cc0\u5c4b\uff09in Nanao city, Ishikawa<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"kagaya\"<\/a><\/p>\n

(English web site:http:\/\/www.kagaya.co.jp\/en\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Kagaya is located in Nanao city in Ishikawa prefecture. Visitors who have stayed at the resort often mentions that they were impressed with their exceptional service and variety of fresh seafood.<\/p>\n

No.2<\/strong><\/p>\n

Altia(\u30a2\u30eb\u30c6\u30a3\u30a2\uff09in Toba city, Mie\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"altia\"<\/a><\/p>\n

(Web site:http:\/\/toba.izumigo.co.jp\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Hotel Altia is located in Toba city, Mie prefecture. Visitors love seafood here too, and also the private Onsen(\u304a\u3093\u305b\u3093\u3001\u6e29\u6cc9) in each room seems to be the top reason for visiting this place!<\/p>\n

Finally, number 1\u00a0Onsen(\u304a\u3093\u305b\u3093\u3001\u6e29\u6cc9) resort in 2013 was……………………………………………….<\/p>\n

Hakone Setsugetsuka(\u306f\u3053\u306d\u305b\u3064\u3052\u3064\u304b\u3001\u7bb1\u6839\u96ea\u6708\u82b1\uff09Ashigarashimogun, Kanagawa<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"hakone\"<\/a><\/p>\n

(Web site:http:\/\/www.hotespa.net\/hotels\/setsugetsuka\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n

2013, the most popular Onsen(\u304a\u3093\u305b\u3093\u3001\u6e29\u6cc9) was Hakone Setsugetsuka(\u306f\u3053\u306d\u305b\u3064\u3052\u3064\u304b\u3001\u7bb1\u6839\u96ea\u6708\u82b1) located in Ashigarashimogun, Kanagawa prefecture. \u00a0This resort features private ouside\u00a0Onsen(\u304a\u3093\u305b\u3093\u3001\u6e29\u6cc9) called Rotenburo(\u308d\u3066\u3093\u3076\u308d\u3001\u9732\u5929\u98a8\u5442) within each room. \u00a0I am not surprised to hear that one of the Onsen(\u304a\u3093\u305b\u3093\u3001\u6e29\u6cc9) resorts in Hakone was elected as No1.\u00a0Hakone is a famous destination with proximity of less than 100 km from Tokyo.\u00a0Its\u00a0natural beauty and the view of nearby Mt. Fuji makes this place one of the\u00a0popular destinations among not only Japanese but also international tourists.<\/p>\n

Following short video will give you a quick overview of the resort:\u00a0Hakone Setsugetsuka(\u306f\u3053\u306d\u305b\u3064\u3052\u3064\u304b\u3001\u7bb1\u6839\u96ea\u6708\u82b1)<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=dX_VghXhnyc<\/a><\/p>\n

Next time when you go visit Japan and would like to stop by the\u00a0Onsen(\u304a\u3093\u305b\u3093\u3001\u6e29\u6cc9), try one of these popular ones!<\/p>\n

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Due to the volcanic nature of Japan, there are many hot spring (Onsen, \u304a\u3093\u305b\u3093\u3001\u6e29\u6cc9)\u00a0resorts throughout Japan. During the cold months,\u00a0Onsen(\u304a\u3093\u305b\u3093\u3001\u6e29\u6cc9) attracts many visitors and tourists. Although\u00a0Onsen(\u304a\u3093\u305b\u3093\u3001\u6e29\u6cc9) is a perfect place to have a relaxing and peaceful time, that is not the only reason to make a trip to Onsen(\u304a\u3093\u305b\u3093\u3001\u6e29\u6cc9).\u00a0\u00a0Due to the minerals in the natural…<\/p>\n

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