Run by the administrators of Dogo Onsen – perhaps the most historic and well-known hot spring in all of Japan – itself, Kowakuen, fittingly, offer perhaps the most traditional and luxurious onsen ryokan experience available. Aside from access to the spring and all of its numerous pools – rock, wood, indoor, outdoor – the hotel also offers traditional Japanese cuisine of the highest quality – kaiseki-ryouri made from fresh local ingredients. If you’re looking for the ultimate in hot-spring luxury, look no farther.
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