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Discover day-trip hot springs (onsen) and footbaths (ashiyu) at Japan's major airports, including Haneda, Narita, New Chitose, Chubu Centrair, Kansai International, Kagoshima, and Oita. This article details the facilities, their unique features, and important tattoo policies for travelers.

Only a 10-minute bus ride from Kagoshima Airport, Kareigawa Station is Kyushu's oldest wooden station building – a magical place to visit where time seems to stand still. Discover its hidden gems and enjoy a nostalgic short trip.

This guide for travellers how to get from Kagoshima Airport to Kagoshima-Chuo Station using the bus, taxi, or local train. We explain how to purchase tickets, fare and hours.

Discover Sogi Falls Park, one of the stunning hidden gems and best places to visit in Isa City, Kagoshima, Kyushu. Explore the powerful Sogi Falls (Japan's Niagara), mysterious underwater ruins, and enjoy peaceful nature walks away from the crowds.

Discover the best attractions in Ikaho Onsen, a traditional hot spring town just 2 hours from Tokyo. Explore scenic stone steps, historical sites, and hot springs, including those welcoming visitors with tattoos.

Koriyama Hachiman Shrine in Kagoshima is the best place to visit in Kyushu. It is a fascinating shrine related to Japanese alcohol culture. If you're holidaying in Kagoshima, do consider popping by this charming shrine during your travels. It is only over an hour access by direct bus from Kagoshima Airport.

Public bathhouses (onsen and sento) in Japan are special places that soothe the body as well as the soul. However, to ensure a pleasant stay, you need to observe unique manners. The basic rules are simple. The key points are cleanliness and consideration for others. This article explains the rules and etiquette in detail, in a way that is easy to understand for foreign visitors using Japanese onsen and public baths for the first time!

The guide to accessing Tsumago-juku and its highlights. Discover the well-preserved Edo-period townscape, historical spots, and local specialties. Detailed directions from Tokyo and tips on the best times to visit included.