#Onsen_in Tohoku Where Men and Women Can Bathe Together
The Tohoku region is known for its beautiful mountains, delicious rice, snowfall, and hot springs. What better way to enjoy all of the above than at a ryokan (Japanese inn) that can provide access to these Tohoku treasures?
Among onsen (hot spring), there is a rare and dying breed of bath called konyoku. Konyoku onsen, or mixed-gender baths, have been around for centuries. As time went on and cultures mixed in Japan, new laws and taboos have made it harder for these establishments to continue to stay open.
Whether you visit to soak in hot, mineral waters surrounded by the region’s heavy snows or escape the city heat for a more secluded, quiet summer getaway, be sure to stop by one of these konyoku onsen before they slip away into the pages of history.
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