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Asia Travel Stories

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Japan, Matsumoto&The Northern Japan Alps, Tokyo, Kyoto, Downtown Kyoto, Asakusa&Sumida River, Roppong Asakusa&around, Ginza&Tsukiji, Korakuen&Akihabara,Ueno&Yanesen, Southern Higashiyama.. and so on.

＊Ueno & Yanesen, Tokyo

Overview

Ueno is the cultural heart of Tokyo. Its central park, Ueno-kōen, has the city's highest concentration of museums, including the Tokyo National Museum. The neighboring areas of Yanaka, Nezu and Sendagi are collectively known as Yanesen. It's a charming part of Tokyo that feels like time stopped several decades ago. Nearby is the campus of the prestigious Tokyo University. Transporting you even further back in time is the beguilingly beautiful Edo-era garden Rikugi-en, the highlight of Komagome.

Must-see attractions

Tokyo National Museum, Rikugi-en, Asakura museum of sculpture, Taito, Ueno-Koen, Ueno-zoo,Ameya-Yokocho, Yanaka Ginza, Yanaka Reien

"Top 10 hot springs around the world" Reuter

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/02/22/uk-travel-picks-hotsprings-idUSLNE91L01C20130222

1. Bains De Dorres, France

2. Wiesbaden, Germany

3. Waikite Valley Thermal Pools, New Zealand

4. Therme Vals, Switzerland

5. Myvatn Nature Baths, Iceland

6. Takaragawa Onsen, Japan 宝川温泉

One of the best onsen (hot pools) in Japan is also one of the most scenic. The beautiful riverside setting of Takaragawa Onsen, combined with its healing waters, has secured its place in our top 10.

Two hours from Tokyo, the onsen has four large outdoor baths (three mixed and one women-only), two indoor areas and several baths. The water has a reputation for helping nervous disorders, bad circulation, skin irritation, sore muscles and joints, aches, bruises and fatigue.

Takaragawa Onsen is beautiful in every season, but it's in autumn when the leaves turn a golden red that the views are truly spectacular.

The Onsen is open year round from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Day visit tickets cost about 1,500 Yen.

7. Strawberry Springs, Colorado, USA

8. Héviz, Hungary

9. Peninsula Hot Springs, Victoria, Australia

10. Radium Hot Springs, British Columbia, Canada