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The Goshogake Onsen Mud Volcanoes

After we finished lounging around in Tamagawa Onsen, we drove another 30 minutes to check out Goshogake Onsen. Like Tamagawa, Goshogake has a volcanic field you can explore. However, its abundance of boiling mud meant it was a completely different experience. As soon as we cleared the...

Tamagawa Onsen: Land of Hokutolite and Fumaroles

When I read about Tamagawa Onsen online, it said that it is not usually a tourist destination, but more a destination for people with illnesses and conditions they wish to be cured. The water has special properties and is home to rocks said to help cure a variety of things. We decided to...