Halt! Before you head out of Kawayu-Onsen to Akan National Park you should stop for a moment and take a look at your surroundings. The small town has a sumo museum, tiny shops with local wood carvings, nature trails and a natural hot springs foot spa. Even by walking in and around the town you can experience natural beauty and at the end of your sojourn you can dip your toes in the warm, local waters.
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A Walk Around Kawayu-Onsen
Flora, fauna and footbaths
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Nature trails in the middle of town
Sun is setting in Kawayu-Onsen
Sika Deer have detected my presence
Shrine in the forest
Alpine flowers bloom as the weather warms up
Staring contest......you and me......now!
Yunokawa River foot spa
The birds and the bees the flowers and the trees
Lunch at San San Go Go
The sulphur heats the water
Warm inviting water after a nature walk
Spa in the center of town
Kuma for sale!
The Sumo Museum of Kawayu-Onsen
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