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Onsen

Amenities of Onsen Ryokan

When Japanese travel abroad, we are surprised about what is written on guide book, that is “we should bring toothbrush a...
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A Relaxing Weekend Indulging in Private Onsen Baths

We were able to take time off from work at a short notice, and we wanted to go to an onsen so we made a reservation a fe...
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Onsen Ryokan that Fits its Showa*, Retro Town Well

*Translator’s note: The Showa Period lasted from 1926 to 1989. My girlfriend and I stayed here for our anniversary. Shim...
Ryokan

Onsen Ryokan for Vegetarians

As I previously wrote, most ryokan, especially local ryokan, serve as "one night with two meals." In other words, meal a...
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The Steak is also Delicious in this Onsen Ryokan

We went to Shima Onsen for our first trip as a family. We decided on Kashiwaya Ryokan because it had the highest-rated r...
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A Retro yet Modernly Japanese Ryokan

When searching for “genuine open air baths” and “somewhat retro ryokan,” I finally found Kashiwaya Ryokan. It was exactl...
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Kashiwaya Ryokan is an Inn with First-rate

When I was planning a family trip for the occasional splurge, I found Shima Onsen’s Kashiwaya Ryokan by coincidence. I w...
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A Beautiful Onsen Ryokan with a Retro Vibe

My wife and I went to Shima Onsen for a trip. It was our first time at Shima Onsen, and we chose Kashiwaya Ryokan for ou...
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With a 12pm Checkout, An Onsen Ryokan where You can Relax

Shima Onsen, with its retro-looking townscape, is easily accessible from Tokyo and is conveniently located for a trip. O...
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A Wonderful Sensation Similar to Bathing in an Onsen in a Jungle

My family and I visited Shima Onsen’s Kashiwaya Ryokan in Gunma Prefecture in February 2010, and the hospitality extende...