Crazy to think that this month last year, I was off exploring Shikoku with friends for a week; looking forward to being able to travel again, both domestically and internationally! Back in the old days, people in the Iya Valley would cross the many rivers and gorges using bridges made of...
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...
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...