LWIF EP178: The Japanese City Where You Can Own a Hot Spring Home

I recently found out that there’s a city in Japan, Beppu, where many people are able to own or rent a home with a natural hot spring (onsen) for their bath. I explore how this is possible and what it takes to get a hot spring home in Japan.

About the channel

Documentaries about everyday life in Japan, made since 2015 by Greg Lam and family.

Read more →

Support our documentaries

Patrons help us make every episode, and get behind-the-scenes extras.

Stay with us in Nikko

Silver Daisy Stay Nikko is our small hotel in Nikko.

Silver Daisy Stay Nikko →

Shop

Traditional Japanese hand towels: 手拭い (tenugui).

shop.lifewhereimfrom.com →

Connect