[Paul11]

Check out the thread with the word "onsen" in the title. Onsen means hot spring. I started the thread a few weeks ago and people put up some great information.

Bring plenty of cash. Untill recently, japan was a mostly cash economy. A few years ago a friend went on my recommendation, but he brought credit cards and little cash. He had a difficult time because not all places like restaurants and gift shops took cards. I was just there about 18 months ago and used my card several times.