Beppu is in Northern Kyushu, and is a 3hr-ish cheap ferry ride away. It is an onsen (hot springs) resort. So much so that in certain parts of town, the onsen steam is gushing out of the gutters, the sidewalks, everywhere on the ground there's like a little smokestack or chimney. And smells of sulfur-ish. It's quite amazing to see crystals of yellow and greenish stuff...sulfur?...encrusted on the grates in the ground, no doubt an effect from 24-7 onsen steam coming out of those grates.
I think I'm an onsen convert. I think sheer laziness and maybe some remaining nervousness will prevent me from becoming an active onsen-seeker-outer-addict in the future, but I definitely see the appeal now. Especially outdoor onsens (rotemburo) where there's a slight breeze and a gorgeous view...
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