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Onsen in Nachikatsuura
An onsen is a Japanese hot spring. The onsen is a Japanese public bath, or sento. and plays an important role in Japanese culture. As well as bathing facilities, onsens should include accommodation, extravagant cooking and all manner of relaxing pastimes - massages, aromatherapy, relaxation rooms and comfortable surroundings.Photo credit: Chris 73