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Kumamoto and its hot springs isn\u2019t an easy topic to write about as I thought it would be, as there are numerous hot springs to choose from, and most people already know about the popular ones. So, I figured I would think outside the box and write about hot spring hotels, as not a lot of people are aware they even exist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The hot spring hotel world requires an introduction, so before I delve further, let me clarify that hot spring and onsen are\u00a0interchangeable. Onsen is simply the Japanese word for hot spring. I prefer using “hot spring,” but I\u2019ve been known to occasionally toss around the phrase onsen. That being said, if you are wondering what a hot spring hotel is, it is a hotel\u00a0with a hot spring in the basement that is free if you are renting a room for the night.<\/p>\n\n\n

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For onsen first-timers I highly recommend that your first time is at a hot spring hotel. You won\u2019t feel baffled trying to figure out all the rules of partaking in the hot spring, as the staff can speak English for the most part, and there are instructions in English at the front desk (some places have the rules in English in the onsen). On top of that, the best part is being able to go straight to your room feeling refreshed and relaxed after bathing, instead of taking a train or walking back to your hotel or hostel. Did I mention  that you also get a cool bathrobe to use, and don\u2019t have to worry about bringing your own towel? Another perk is the hot spring area is not busy – you might even luck out and be the only person there. Other than the occasional loud businessmen or businesswomen, the onsen is fairly calm and low key so you don\u2019t have to worry about anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By now you might be thinking hot spring hotels are out of your budget range and will be far more than an average hotel. Actually, most hot spring hotels are affordable and sometimes cheaper than your average hotel. I have found hot spring hotels averaging around 40 to 50 USD per night which I find to be a fair price for Japan. Also, an added bonus is that you won\u2019t be hauling your luggage or bags many kilometres to get to and from the hotel, as many of these hot spring hotels are close to public transportation .<\/p>\n\n\n

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If you are looking for a chain branch of hot spring hotels, one such chain I am familiar with is Superhotel. I have been to the branch in Kumamoto<\/a> and I give it high marks for the hot spring, breakfast and the service. The only drawback is the beds were average, as were the pillows. Though I thought the Superhotel in Osaka was better as the beds were nicer but the downside was the room reeked of cigarette smoke despite me requesting a non-smoking room. I did get a free upgrade to a bigger smoke free room the next night as a result.<\/p>\n\n\n

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If you prefer another route, you can go to a Ryokan with a hot spring. To keep it simple and not go\u00a0into too much detail (I\u2019ll save that for another article), a Ryokan is slightly similar to a Bed and Breakfast\u00a0in the western part of the world. However, Bed and Breakfast establishments don\u2019t have hot springs and\u00a0don\u2019t serve Japanese food. You will be paying more – about 50% more, at least – for the Ryokan hot spring experience than the hot spring hotel experience. One such Ryokan I stayed at was Mochiduki Ryokan\u00a0(in Japanese only) in\u00a0Kumamoto. I give it high marks for service, food, hot spring and overall comfort. The downside is it is not\u00a0near a central train station and isn\u2019t in the city’s center. It all comes down to your\u00a0personal preference, though, and you can\u2019t go wrong with either of the choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for me, I make it a point to stay in a hot spring hotel at least twice while vacationing around Japan. The feeling of dragging myself back to the hotel in the evening after a long day of sightseeing\u00a0knowing I can easily take the elevator to the hot spring, relax, and just take the elevator back to\u00a0my room is worth it. If you haven\u2019t stayed at a hot spring hotel or Ryokan with a hot spring, you are\u00a0missing out.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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