Itinerary: We took t

Itinerary: We took the 7-hour express bus from Susukino to Hoheikyo Onsen. From Hoheikyo, we took the bus to Shiraito Falls. We walked back to visit the Gensen Park, Futami Park, Futami Suspension Bridge, and Jozankei Shrine. We then took the bus back to Susukino from the shrine. The Hoheikyo Onsen entrance fee is ¥1,600 per person for adults, included in the ticket. We paid an additional ¥600 for our four-year-old. But the open-air bath was truly wonderful! Transportation: The regular bus stops at other stations, and since it's a common bus for Japanese people, it can be crowded, so you might be stuck. It's recommended to reserve a Kappa bus (communication is in Japanese only, and you'll be assigned a designated seat). We could only take the 7:00 or 12:00 Kappa bus, which would have blocked other trips, so we decided to take the regular bus. We were right to line up early; the bus was full just as the group behind us arrived... If I go to Jozankei again, I'll use an IC card and pay directly at the hot springs.