Kurayoshi (Hawaii & Togo Hotsprings)

Just north of the quaint city of Kurayoshi, visitors will find Lake Togo, with Hawai Onsen on the western shore and Togo Onsen on the east. At Hawai, the hot water gushes from the floor of the lake, and some of the hotels are built to look as though they rise straight from the water. At Togo, orchards of Tottori’s famous 20th Century Pears surround the springs. Whichever you choose, you'll enjoy both the views of the lake and surrounding country, as well as various foot baths named after the seven gods of good fortune. There's plenty of accommodation, too, including a youth hostel at Hawai Onsen that's attached to a Buddhist temple and provides terrific meals to its guests.

More Info.(Kurayoshi):
Kurayoshi
Tottori 20th Century Pear
Hawai & Togo Hotsprings
Misasa

Matt Mangham

Hawai Hotspring
JR Kurayoshi Station ===(10 min. by taxi)===Hawai Hotspring JR Kurayoshi Station ===(15 min. Nikko bus)===Hawai Hotspring

Togo Hotspring
JR Matsuzaki Station ===(13 min. walk)===Togo Hotspring JR Kurayoshi Station ===(10 min. by taxi)===Togo Hotspring

Portal guide to West Japan
The Cultural and Historic CROSSROADS of Japan: http://www.west-japan-travel.com/

Tottori Prefecture Tourism Association: http://kanko.pref.tottori.jp/english/