Korea / Japan

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• Soak your feet in the riverside foot baths

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• Ride for incredible mountain views • Operated by Hoshino Resorts

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• One of Japan's deepest train stations • Underground platform is about 70m below ground

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• Tiny onsen mountain town over an hour from Tokyo • Offers a skyrail, deep train stations, and footbaths • Main street has cafes, restaurants, and sweet shops • Consider for a 1-2 night mountain escape

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• Stay overnight to wake up right beside the river • Four huge outdoor baths along the river, some mixed-gender • Special yuami-gi bathing garment is worn, making it tattoo-friendly • Day visitors can use the onsen for ¥1,500 including garment

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• Take the ropeway for skiing on an active volcano with steaming vents. ✓ Arrive very early on clear days to avoid long waits for the ropeway. • Adult one-way fare is ¥1,700 (about CA$15). • Be aware of rapidly changing weather, cold, and wind at the top.

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Cycle through river towns, bamboo forests, and temples. Collect stamps in your cycling passport along the way.