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Kurama Onsen
Hot refreshment for the mind and body, plus a cute train/tram into the mountains. Read more
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Ibusuki
The sea outside the window was so flat, a polished version of the turbulent sky above. The clouds hid the top of Sakurajima, the active volcano that overlooks Kagoshima. I have half an hour here at Ibusuki. Too little time to do much but soak my feet in the ashi-yu in front of the station.… Read more
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Disappointment and delight at Unazuki OnsenĀ
The rattling Chiho train eventually arrived at the Unazuki Onsen terminus. We were greeted by the hotel shuttle bus driver bearing bad news. The reason for us coming here, the Kurobe Gorge railway, was closed and would only be running to Sasadaira tomorrow. Bummer. But what could we do but make the most of our… Read more