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Nanten-en is a traditional ryokan with natural hot springs located deep the countryside yet just 40 minutes from central Osaka and 90 minutes from Kansai Airport. The 100-year-old main building is a registered cultural property built in the style of a tea house and guests can experience traditional activities such as tea ceremony and Ikebana flower arranging. It sits on the Koya Kaido, a 1,000-year-old pilgrimage road that leads to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Koyasan. The surrounding villages are steeped in nearly 2.000 years of history and the rustic setting is a great contrast to the bright lights and noise of central Osaka.