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This Japanese Hot Spring Town Looks Like It Was Borrowed from Studio Ghibli

This Japanese Hot Spring Town Looks Like It Was Borrowed from Studio Ghibli shutterstock 2242385655 | This Japanese Hot Spring Town Looks Like It Was Borrowed from Studio Ghibli

Ginzan Onsen Town looks like its from Studio Ghibli for good reason: the wooden ryokan, narrow riverside street, and mountain setting create the kind of atmosphere travelers daydream about. Here’s what makes it special, what budget travelers should know, and how to plan a practical visit.