[sydneyswans]

really appreciate the advice - thanks heaps to you guys / girls

1) Any preferred onsen towns ? - it seems some may be overly touristy and tacky / cheesy / very expensive
We dont mind a bit of tourist cheese - however would rather a 'real' place set in a natural place

2) Can you recommend a place with different bath options - steam, water, mud

3) Can you recommend a onsen place dominated by japanese (not tourists)

4) Can you recommend a onsen place that might have a communal bath where i could go with my girlfriend

5) Is it worth going to Beppu ?

if you come to australia, i am happy to advise