Let's hop from forest to hot springs in the "Tibet of Japan" - Kyushu

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This is a hike from hot spring to hot spring in the charming rural of Oita. We will also hike the magnificent gorges, gorgeous valleys, a pretty plateau, and the volcanoes. Staying over at traditional Japanese inns and meeting the friendly locals, also known among the Japanese as the horse-eating barbarians. If you have always wanted to experience hot spring (onsen) hopping the immersive, authentic, and traditional way then this trip is for you. Come and join me in this "hot" journey.

Highlights
- Experience Beppu, the hot springs capital of Japan that has 2,300 hot springs sources and its eight "hells", designated as National Scenic Beauties of Japan
- Hike Yabakei Gorge, well known for its picturesque valleys, verdant forests, sparkling streams and a hand dug out tunnel by a Buddhist monk
- Try cooking an egg and pudding steamed in these natural hells
- Experience the many different hot springs... read more (http://www.threeplaygrounds.com/adventure/let-s-hike-the-gorges-volcanoes-and-hot-springs-trail-of-tibet-of-japan/534?utm_source=meetup&utm_campaign=meetupteaser)