Thermal springs for your aches & pains (Part 2)
Discovering the healing powers of Japan's Onsen villages: Tips on the process and a sample itinerary.
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Earlier this week I wrote about the healing waters of traditional Japanese onsen (thermal water bathing facilities). Here, I elaborate on my experience and provide tips on how you can either enjoy a similar experience at home or on a future visit to Japan.
An Insider’s View
Picture this: You are naked, floating in a hot water pool. Steam hangs above the surface of the waterline like a blanket of fog that moves with you. A waterfall cascades down a mountain, the cool water splashing against smooth black rocks covered in rich green moss, just feet from your soaking spot. Gazing skyward, you note the fan-like leaves of an ancient ginkgo tree swaying in the wind. The long skinny leaves of a water-loving willow also wave, almost like sending a greeting from one tree to another.
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