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Ōtani Sansō

Nagato, Japan

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Ōtani Sansō

The long established ryokan in Yumoto Onsen stands on the Otozure River in Nagato. Some rooms have private open air baths, and free flowing source water fills the large public baths.

Highlights

  • Private open air baths
  • Large public baths
  • Kaiseki dinner and breakfast buffet

Good to know

  • Buffet or kaiseki dinner plans
  • Smoking space in cigar bar
  • About one hour from Yamaguchi Ube Airport

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