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Japan

Taking you to buzzing big cities and
serene rural sanctuaries, JTB provides
unique experiences throughout Japan
and can create a personalised itinerary
just for you.

09 303 2887
jtboi.co.nz

ABOVE At Beppu’s Okamotoya
ryokan, you can don a yukata
(robe) and head for the
outdoor hot spring to
steam under the stars. The
communal bathing areas are
separated by gender, and
you’re all naked, all the time,
but once you relinquish your
modesty and embrace the
concept of being in the buff, Off the beaten
the whole experience is truly
relaxing. RIGHT The tranquil track in Oita
village of Yufuin is filled with
galleries, craft shops, cafés
and rustic ryokans. Japanese On the picturesque island of Kyushu,
locals are known for their Oita prefecture offers not only rest,
appreciation of mountains and
there’s a building restriction relaxation and heavenly hot springs,
here that ensures Mount Yufu’s but an incredible culture
twin peaks can be easily seen to soak up too.
from any vantage point.
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