TEN THOUSAND WAVES JAPANESE SPA

Nestled in the mountains, this Japanese spa and hotel is absolutely sublime. On a rather steep hill, you'll climb up through stairs and paths to this quaint, modern Japanese structure, surrounded by forests and atmospheric garlands. Don't worry, you can also drive to the entrance. Here, it feels like a real Japanese onsen. For those who are looking for fitness, relaxation, or a romantic stay, this is probably the best address around. You can practically live here without ever leaving the premises. Between the spa, the rooms, the surrounding nature, and the upscale Japanese restaurant, there is plenty to keep you entertained, disconnected from the stresses of everyday life. The rooms are extremely comfortable and well decorated. The spa offers whirlpools, massages, beauty treatments, saunas, showers, and the list goes on. In terms of baths, they offer several options: kojiro, shoji, waterfall, new wave, shin kobuta, ichiban, ofuro, and the grand bath. The Grand Bath is an outdoor hot tub, similar to a traditional Japanese onsen, with a temperature of up to 41 degrees. It is especially pleasant in winter when you are surrounded by snow in contrast to the steam that evaporates from the bath. Please note that for some baths it is imperative to book in advance, as they are sometimes designed as private and individual experiences.