The unspoiled charm of onsen town Jozankei, Japan - SilverKris

"A barn-like, old-world onsen set amid manicured zen gardens of fir and birch, featuring a network of indoor and outdoor baths linked by creaking hallways and large enough to accommodate roughly 200 bathers. Its springs flow straight from the source—unfiltered and unaltered—producing pH-neutral water rich in calcium and sodium chloride that has eroded the rocks into striking floral patterns. The expansive outdoor baths offer panoramic mountain views and a profoundly restorative soak; in winter, delicate snowfalls on the heated rocks add to the place’s atmospheric magic." - Claire Knox