Sekizenkan is said to be the inspiration for the bathhouse in the Ghibli film 'Spirited Away.' I was lucky enough to stay in the 'Sansou,' which is usually hard to book! There are three types of accommodations: Honkan, Sansou, and Kashoutei. Honkan is the most affordable with a simple hot spring plan, while Sansou and Kashoutei are more upscale. Even in Sansou, the hospitality was fantastic and I had a wonderful time inside the inn. Dinner was a healthy Japanese kaiseki meal, and you could really tell each dish was carefully prepared. The hot spring water is gentle, and I can see why it's called the 'finishing bath' of Kusatsu. This is a hot spring inn with a high satisfaction rate—I want to come back every few years. Next time, I can't decide whether to stay in Honkan or Kashoutei!
mizuiro_lawson's Reviews Page 12/12
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You can actually go inside and climb up the Kannon statue. It's located in the suburbs of Sendai, on a hill, so you can see it from the city.
I visited on New Year's Day. Even though it was the morning of January 1st, there were hardly any people, which felt a bit strange. I took the elevator to the top floor and walked down the stairs. I paid a mysterious 500 yen entrance fee. By the way, it was freezing cold inside the statue. -
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You can see Mt. Fuji across the lake.
Since this is the closest lake to Mt. Fuji among the Fuji Five Lakes, I think it's where you get the biggest view of the mountain.
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吹きガラス体験ができます！
工房の職人さんがマンツーマンで付き添って優しく教えてくれます。
大人も子供も楽しめるガラス工房。
ガラス体験で作った花瓶は家の玄関に飾ってあります。
休日は混雑するので前日に予約した方が良いですよ。
ガラス体験しなくてもガラス製品を買えるので、ちょっと立ち寄ってみるのも面白いかも。 -
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If you ride a motorcycle, you have to try this awesome road at least once.
It's a classic touring spot!
If you're exploring the Furano and Biei area, don't miss it.
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I visited during the May holidays. Walking among the gassho-zukuri houses felt like stepping back in time. There are guesthouses in the village, so staying overnight would be a unique experience.
This time, I just took a stroll, bought some souvenirs, and tried the local gohei-mochi. The sweet and savory miso with a hint of sansho was a perfect match—highly recommended for a quick snack!
During holidays, the area gets really crowded and it takes a long time to get into the parking lot, so next time I'll visit on a weekday. -
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A city full of history. Around the station it feels modern, but the farther you get from the station, the more it feels like you’re time-traveling back to the Taisho and Edo periods, which is really fun.
I also recommend the "Poku Poku" sweet potato treat from the long-established Japanese sweets shop Kurazukuri Honpo. -
