The indescribable bliss of soaking in Japan s onsen even in a rugged area scarred by disasters

NOTO PENINSULA – Soaking in the mineral-rich onsen hot spring water, I let out an involuntary sigh of bliss as the knots in my body loosen after a day of travel.

Visiting an onsen is a favourite pastime for many, including myself, given how the water boasts restorative qualities that heal the mind and body.

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