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Chill Out: Southern Nara's Relaxing Retreats
Head south to the mountains, where life slows down and follows nature’s rhythms. The traditional ways of farming and making things by hand never went out of fashion here, and the locals always have time for a chat.
- Kadojin
- Each room at this venerable ryokan has its own private onsen bath. After dinner, kick back on the veranda with a cool drink. Ryokan Dorogawa Onsen
- Ryokan Kuboji
- Welcoming and atmospheric family-run ryokan with rooms looking out onto Dorogawa's main street. Ryokan Dorogawa Onsen
- Ryokan Kato
- Staying with the Kato family feels like home. Enjoy leisurely home cooked meals and views over the valley. Ryokan Yoshino
- Totsukawa Onsen Hotel Subaru
- The clear mountain air and low lighting make for perfect star gazing. The hotel is popular for its large outdoor onsen baths, also open to non-guests. Hotels Totsukawa
