Onsen Date in Tokyo
I get that “onsen dates” are kind of weird, but my husband and I love them.
I get that “onsen dates” are kind of weird, but my husband and I love them.
The urban jungles of Tokyo and historic temples of Kyoto all look gorgeous in January.
While these Kanagawa onsen and their surrounds are certainly worth an overnight stay, each can work equally as well as a day trip.
Onsen etiquette can be confusing for a foreigner visiting for the first time, and there are many small rules and customs that even many Japanese people aren’t quite clear on.
You don’t have to break the bank to enjoy the relaxing experience of taking a long soak in an onsen while basking in breathtakingly natural beauty.
There are plenty of sites and pamphlets explaining how to visit an onsen like a pro. But how about a quick checklist of what not to do?
Texan in Tokyo superblogger Grace Buchele Mineta finally lays down the primary onsen caveat that nobody ever talks about.
Spicy ramen is a standard cold-weather craving, with one bite enough to get the sweat going.