About the Author

Steve Wide and Michelle Mackintosh passionate Japanaphiles and have travelled to Japan three or four times a year for the past 15 years. They have soaked themselves in over 100 onsen and sento. From cosy local hang-outs and ultra-chic inner-city spas to deep forest hot-spring retreats and onsen towns with timeless character and charm, they have taken it for the team and plumbed the depths of some of Japan's most amazing hot-spring experiences. Relaxing into the job as never been so easy.