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		Onsen is integral part of Japanese life. There is so many onsen scattered around Japan. Some are high up on the mountain, some are on the coast and some are by the river which you can dig your own bath by yourself. We recommend you to try Onsen while you are in Japan and spend a few hours soaking your body in a tub of bubbling hot water. Once you try it, you will be a Onsen seeker! Let us show you some of the Onsen village in the greater Hida area to add to your own itinerary.

		Okuhida Onsen
		Oku-Hida is located in the northern part of Gifu and is a general term for the area along the Takahara-gawa River, which is an upper stream of the Zintsu-gawa River. Oku-Hida is famous for hot springs resorts such as Hirayu, Fukuji, Shin-Hirayu, Tochio, and Shin-Hodaka, and the true pleasure lies in the gorgeous settings of outdoor baths, surrounded by majestic mountain ranges and limpid streams. You will have a great time to feel comfortable in the soothingly hot mineral water. There are several nice modern Japanese ryokans to stay.
		Yudanaka Onsen
		For those who are interested in Japanese macaques in Onsen tab, head for Yudanaka Onsen. Yudanaka Onsen is located in Yamanouchi, northern Nagano Prefecture. It has a long history as a hot spring resort, dating back hundreds of years. Onsens are an important part of the local culture with there being common onsen bathhouses open for public use and you can see some famous monkeys called “Snow Monkey”enjoying the hotsprings at the Jigokudani Monkey Park, which draws many visitors from over the world. The monkeys are not the only ones enjoying the water, as the nearby towns such as Shibu Onsen are centered around the bathing experience.

		Shirahone Onsen
		"Shirahone" means white bone in Japanese. The color of onsen water is beautiful white and people namedl this area Shirahone. Shirahone Onsen is located between Matsumoto and Takayama.