'Crab' Onsen is a delightfully unpretentious affair with a gorgeous mixed-gender onsen tucked back in the forest and superb Japanese cuisine. The rooms are large and comfortable, though a little worn. It's the last stop on the bus so the day trippers tend to stay away.
Ganiba Onsen
Northern Honshū (Tōhoku)
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