I heard you can get to Minakami Onsen from Tokyo Station in about 1 hour and 20 minutes by train. The mountain scenery really attracted us, so we picked an affordable inn for a soak. The spring water is simple and has no unpleasant smell, and it felt great on my skin. Next time, I want to try a more upscale hot spring resort!
18 hot springs in Minakami | Review by Miao
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