All this awaits you on a short train ride from Tokyo.
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Skip the stress of early flights by soaking in hot springs and board your flight feeling refreshed.
Luxury spa facility is in the top 10 most booked wellness experiences in the world but not a lot of people know there’s a way you can spend the night there.
Anxious over how many people will be seeing your naked body? This cute and clever system will ease your nerves.
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