Articles by Joyce Belfort

Konoka Onsen 木の香湯 – Minamiaso, Japan

Konokayu 木の香湯, also known as Kugino Onsen 久木野温泉 was located in the southern Aso village. Quick 5min walk from where I stayed Little Asia guesthouse (previous post). It was such a great stop for the evening after hikes or a long day of walking around.   This was not a mixed bath (men & […]

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Where I stayed in MinamiAso – Japan

As some of you already know, I often don’t spend much money on accommodation. I enjoy the pricier establishments of course, but many of my fondest memories were produced in much humbler places. Little Asia guest house, Minami-Aso, was one of those.   The guesthouse was run by this super mom […]

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