A volcanically active country, Japan has thousands of natural onsens scattered along
its length and breadth. Onsen`s were traditionally used as public bathing
places and today play a central role in directing Japanese domestic tourism.
After a hard days work; a day on the slopes; or just for one in need of
quiet contemplation; a good long soak in a natural volcanic hot spring
is just the thing to ease body and mind.
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The monkey onsen is a popular trip from Hakuba. |