I Made Friends with a Stranger at Japan's Oldest Hot Spring

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I Made Friends with a Stranger at Japan's Oldest Hot Spring

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From the guide “Matsuyama Travel Guide: Castle, Dogo Onsen and Transport”: Matsuyama Castle and Dogo Onsen Honkan are two useful starting points for planning a visit to Matsuyama. At the castle, the Honmaru square is free to enter, while access to the keep and the summit transport costs extra.

From the guide “Tattoo-Friendly Onsen in Beppu: Prices, Sand Baths and Private Rooms”: Beppu is a rewarding place to enjoy hot springs with tattoos. The city says its municipal baths accept tattooed bathers, and local tourism guides also identify privately operated options.

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