An open-air hot spring bath

Photo Collection 16: Yufuin - Hot Spring Resort

March 24th 2011
Yufuin (http://www.yufuin.gr.jp) in Oita Prefecture is one of the most famous and popular onsen (hot spring) resorts in Japan. It’s quite close to Mt. Aso. You should not miss both of them when in central Kyusyu. My wife usually stays at Nihon-no Ashitaba (or two bundles of reed. http://www.2hon-no-ashitaba.co.jp/index2.html), when she visits Yufuin. It's probably the most magnificent hotel ... read more

Asia » Japan » Oita » Yufu City » Yufuin

In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more

Message Follow (2) Comment

Tomo Matsuda

Tomo Saho

Do you know where to explore to get the real fun in Japan? Japan has many wonderful destinations you should visit, tasty foods you should try, and pleasant people you should meet, but tours & guide books usually don’t show you them. I and my wife provide you the real fun stuff of this country. We hope our local perspective can further stimulate your interest in traveling here. You can also gain the useful information and practical tips to make your trip in Japan more enjoyable. ... full info

Joined	November 13th 2010	Trips	0
Last Login	April 28th 2011	Followers	2
Status	BLOGGER	Follows	0
Blogs	30	Guestbook	11
Photos	220	Forum Posts	0

[photo=5983964]

[blogger=181981]

[photo=5983964]

[blog=588810]

[blogger=181981]

Blog Map

Tot: 0.06s; Tpl: 0.003s; cc: 8; qc: 35; dbt: 0.0396s; 1; m:domysql w:travelblog (10.17.0.13); sld: 1; ; mem: 1.1mb