A Solo Trip Trough Kinosaki Onsen in Japan
I share a common dilemma with many globe-trotters: wanting to travel everywhere but not always having someone to travel with me. I used to think that if I couldn’t get a buddy to come along on my adventures, then there were no adventures to be had.
It turns out that couldn’t be further from the truth. Since moving to Japan, I quickly learned that there are unique and incredible experiences that one may only be able to have while traveling solo.
Here’s my story of how one lonesome but relaxing weekend at an onsen (hot spring) town was unexpectedly eventful.
Finding my destination
Photo: iStock/ Sanga ParkCan you guess what food is famous in Kinosaki?
The first step to traveling solo? Using the internet and researching places that offer the specific experience you’re looking for. Japan has onsen at every corner of the country, but I wanted to visit a place resembling Spirited Away’s atmosphere. It wasn’t long until I stumbled upon an onsen town located in northern Hyogo Prefecture dur..