Why Is It So Popular- A Luxury Ryokan in an Abandoned Japanese Hot Spring Town

This time, we'll be staying at Amagase Onsen in Oita Prefecture.
Boasting a history spanning over 1,300 years, Amagase Onsen is one of Bungo's three major hot spring resorts, alongside Beppu and Yufuin.
It's a charming, retro-inspired hot spring town.
However, flooding has led to a string of closures, leaving the town quiet and dotted with abandoned buildings.
Among these is Sanso Tensui, a hot spring inn that remains highly popular to this day.
We'll uncover its hidden secrets.