JAPAN Beppu, Mt Aso, Kagoshima 25th-27th September 01 Searching for onsens in the hills

JAPAN Beppu, Mt Aso, Kagoshima 25th-27th September

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November 23rd 2008
Beppu is famous for its natural hot springs (onsen) and here we fully indulged in the Japanese tradition. One of the highlights of our trip here was discovering the rotenburos, which are outdoor volcanic springs in the Myouban Onsen area. Beppu has a famous old onsen called Takagawara which was the hotest we experienced. Next we took a day trip to Mount Aso, one of the largest calderas in the ... read more

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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