For me, Nasu Onsen Shikanoyu was not just another hot spring on the map of Japan. It was a dream I carried for a long time. Every time I searched for “original traditional onsen in Japan,” this name would appear. People described it as raw, authentic, historical — untouched by too much modernization. That alone made me curious. I didn’t want a fancy spa. I wanted something real.And one quiet day, I finally went. Journey to the Nasu Area Located in the peaceful mountains of Tochigi Prefecture, the Nasu area has a calm and refreshing atmosphere. The air feels different there — cleaner, cooler, almost lighter. As I ride toward…