Dorogawa Onsen Nara (2026): Traditional Ryokan, Hot Springs & How to Visit
Deep in the mountains of southern Nara, a narrow street winds between centuries-old wooden inns. Paper lanterns hang from the eaves, verandas overlook the road, and the surrounding forest rises towards some of Japan’s most sacred mountains. This is Dorogawa Onsen (洞川温泉), a traditional hot spring village in Tenkawa that feels remarkably different from the … Read more