https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/onsenryokan daily 0.75 2026-03-06 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/onsenryokan/ryokanohashi monthly 0.5 2025-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/c8b70665-27ef-4295-8d0a-84dd4a8ef117/IMG_1002.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Ryokan Ohashi - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/5498d420-e07e-4363-acb8-593e6e2d1bd4/IMG_0987.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Ryokan Ohashi - A Historic Onsen Ryokan Set on the riverbanks of Misasa Onsen town, Ryokan Ohashi is a step back in time to an era of breathtaking Japanese-style traditional architecture. Completed in 1932, Ryokan Ohashi was painstakingly constructed from local fine word collected from the surrounding area with the sole aim of creating the finest example of Japanese architecture. Today visitors can still appreciate the detailed craftsmanship and history during their stay. As of 1997, the property was designated as a national registered tangible cultural entity. Five parts within the onsen ryokan are designated as nationally registered tangible cultural properties (the main building, annex, west annex, large hall, and drum bridge), making it an extremely valuable and unique architectural piece of history across the country. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/5e1df687-aad1-4847-814a-5ff7f85a6644/IMG_0988.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Ryokan Ohashi - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/f5c764d1-f038-41b2-99a7-cddd97fa84c2/IMG_0978.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Ryokan Ohashi - Uniquely Designed Rooms Every room in Ryokan Ohashi is distinct and unique, with views of either the Mitoku river, surrounding the forest or even their own private gardens that offer another peaceful setting. Returning guests love to try a different room each time they visit so they can fully experience the history of Ryokan Ohashi and the many master craftsmen who created each room’s individual style and charms. Perhaps the hardest thing as a first time visitor will be trying to decide which room you wish to book for the first time. Eight of the twenty rooms have either their own indoor or outdoor private onsen bath, whilst two of them Suisen no Ma & Hisago no Ma have two private open air onsen baths each! for their guests to soak away in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742702754094-POVGTAXNXRFG5M2TFA8H/IMG_0981.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Ryokan Ohashi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742702718286-TTJ6XRIHOXZTW3N90T8N/IMG_0982.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Ryokan Ohashi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742702767529-GIGM6INE7MDQBLF5I1I0/IMG_0984.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Ryokan Ohashi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742702715613-JU3UYQ21TRY3H3I00D3Q/IMG_0979.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Ryokan Ohashi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/391a0986-b822-425a-9bb3-7987d4c472ba/IMG_3242.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Ryokan Ohashi - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/41626fa6-acb1-4211-b780-0d02666cedaf/IMG_0994.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Ryokan Ohashi - Enjoy Two Private Open Air Onsen in Your Room The first time I’ve ever experienced having two private outdoor onsen as part of my room, truly a sublime experience and perfect if you’re with a larger group. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742703357182-UYQFSI1653NRTZBLHD0V/IMG_0990.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Ryokan Ohashi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742703494986-8D83VY4VZW7AXLUATL31/IMG_3244.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Ryokan Ohashi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742703444138-5QVH6LBJPDP0JMPOLHC1/IMG_0993.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Ryokan Ohashi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742703373905-HTQUAHNRPH9ZZUTVFQSO/IMG_0991.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Ryokan Ohashi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/d49a0321-37bb-4b91-924a-b83b3cb7a0df/IMG_3265.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Ryokan Ohashi - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1a04405a-9fa1-4019-86fb-e4b0f25b52b7/IMG_3257.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Ryokan Ohashi - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/382772a1-ae61-4d7f-bf71-031cb82092ca/IMG_3253.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Ryokan Ohashi - Sesaragi no Yu Ryokan Ohashi’s open air onsen lies by the riverside where bathers can enjoy the sound of the river and feel the freshness of the air as they soak (don’t worry there’s a fence built to ensure modesty from outside eyes). Both baths will swap over for men and women during the day so one can try both onsens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742704405567-2URK9W1GKTPWNKM2N2XE/IMG_3251.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Ryokan Ohashi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742704280661-33OU2L2PT0U7HU7HN3GG/IMG_0985.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Ryokan Ohashi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742704662655-IQ6FHL7ZWF94FKUVNTXF/IMG_3249.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Ryokan Ohashi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742704682059-28ILE1IL26VA6X7WD6JB/IMG_3255.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Ryokan Ohashi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/00af9d8e-50ff-4293-9ff4-0c311cc03b08/IMG_3248.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Ryokan Ohashi - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/af15f980-9387-4fa5-a44f-6b92226bba90/IMG_0996.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Ryokan Ohashi - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742705845601-ACNPJGWAJ8M9KUTNZTYF/IMG_3260.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Ryokan Ohashi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742705416820-QDCHVI8RC2RC0PK7KP6C/IMG_3262.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Ryokan Ohashi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742705305847-G1ZJMJ8RCEQBQRYHP4RB/IMG_3261.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Ryokan Ohashi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742705906330-0NFB9QH9ACJ8ZJLTRCZW/IMG_3259.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Ryokan Ohashi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742704902293-VBIL9ASMG0OYZCC9PYXB/IMG_3264.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Ryokan Ohashi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742704916987-7ZJ3EL56ZKW685YKS6AK/IMG_3263.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Ryokan Ohashi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742706429669-3DKWOILAJX9FX6FV2TXX/IMG_3258.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Ryokan Ohashi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742706267650-OKBQDO09DZLDPA265S69/IMG_0997.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Ryokan Ohashi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/c54ba1c5-1a84-41a1-8034-1cfd2069209c/IMG_3266.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Ryokan Ohashi - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/onsenryokan/misasakan monthly 0.5 2025-03-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/c7135b8b-5f4e-4e1c-8da7-5ba40559a46e/IMG_3354.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/8ee87236-1ecc-45e1-afb6-74002a97ccc8/IMG_3005.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan - A Lush Onsen Adventure at Misasakan Located at one end of Misasa Onsen town’s three bridges; Kajika Bridge (where one can also enjoy the free onsen footbath Kajika no Yu) is one of the town’s bigger onsen ryokan accommodations; Misasakan. Especially beautiful in Spring when the cherry blossoms are in bloom surround the onsen ryokan and all on the banks of Mitoku river and Kajika Bridge; if you can time it, definitely try to visit in Spring. The design of Misasakan is evocative of a Japanese castle with the building’s white walls and tiled roof, and upon entering, a great Japanese garden flows outside from the lobby. The garden is a constant theme throughout Misasakan, as from various viewpoints in the hotel you can enjoy different perspectives of the garden and appreciate it even more throughout the changing of the seasons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/a69904d0-af03-4b01-9c4f-318779e986f6/IMG_3328.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742701537135-SYT7KH37J4VJR8VG2GJ7/IMG_3332.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742700458195-6K5A20N08PW4Z2IUAS75/IMG_3374.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742700443086-P85974F1UFYCH7SQ6QZX/IMG_3373.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742701746969-3SCVGJXCPO5JS6W3RCQV/IMG_3330.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742700991411-MPB9JQWI0UDG9R2COIAX/IMG_3377.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742700884184-WX4N01DIU4H90X5H909G/IMG_3375.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742701932483-XOLQY4AXY9WH738OGDDG/IMG_3331.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742700980544-N9HTSOMFVALLKYXCXJW6/IMG_3376.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/688f6a7c-8b27-4933-9f2e-b474b1636a28/IMG_3366.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/03f65b2a-4e25-486f-b74a-3ab758697e12/IMG_3367.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan - An Onsen Meguri Adventure For those onsen lovers out there like me, the charm of staying in a slightly bigger sized onsen ryokan is that generally the number of onsen baths one can enjoy is much larger and Misasakan does not disappoint. With their own natural hot spring source located within the grounds of their 1000m2 garden, guests can experience their own mini onsen meguri “onsen hopping” throughout 12 different onsen baths, as well as foot baths and drinkable onsen spring water. The multiple onsen baths are separated into two main bathing areas '“Niwa no Yu” (Garden Bath) set in tranquil garden setting and “Taki no Yu” (Waterfall Bath) where a waterfall from the spring source cascades down. Every morning and evening, the baths are switched for males and females so you have the opportunity to try all the different bathing experiences. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742642004175-25GECJA494S8OGEXJ08I/IMG_3369.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742641954706-H3V5AT2DPLOMEPNY6FKG/IMG_3364.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742642057240-TMWQJF3K4A35ORWSI122/IMG_3370.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742642131107-I0Z8VGZQK8GT55P3WF4M/IMG_3365.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/a1e5ca44-ebce-49f0-ba16-08671fbf63a5/IMG_3353.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/f60b3812-f2b1-452a-bafe-0d1b98ef83a6/IMG_3356.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan - A Rose Filled Onsen One of the most loved onsen experiences at Misasakan is “ばら妃乃湯” (bara hino yu) where everyday from 15:00 to 22:00, about 200 roses float in the Komorebi-no-Yu bath during the women’s bathing time. Breathe in the subtle scent of the roses whilst soaking away in the healing waters of Misasa. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742697097765-K1172I5XRM6CSTWE5SXU/IMG_3371.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742696702171-LFMH2DJJ7CC3KXE13H11/IMG_3360.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742696912176-LWNCSL5SN4P0Q1LWHD46/IMG_3355.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742697102439-VA3N4SJGMJR4DY7MP67C/IMG_3358.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/8b1684e7-87cd-4d35-a7ec-48c86db1f82a/IMG_3273.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan - Shizen no Yu ( Available from: 11:00～23:00 / 6:00～8:00) Cost (for staying guests): 45 mins 3300 yen Cost (for day trip guests): 45 mins 3300 yen + day trip bathing fee (only available from 11.00 - 14.00) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/23d08bfd-992b-4412-ae07-6a43d85aaf55/IMG_3270.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742697718217-E6SCR8IEDUBTNLMHDKWG/IMG_3277.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742697693255-NDTFRG8EWEP5HHO17IWO/IMG_3275.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742697854125-0ZZXU603FBSX64UVA6JZ/IMG_3274.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742697872157-CZT65SA4KNWPZPY9M0FG/IMG_3272.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/af343665-3073-4962-96e2-50f103b1df20/IMG_3282.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan - Tamayura (Available from: 11:30～23:30 / 5:30～8:30) Cost (for staying guests): 45mins 2200JPY Cost (for day trip guests): 45mins 2200JPY + day trip bathing fee (only available from 11.00 - 13.30) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/6c0c8f52-b306-40a4-a6e7-69e1b70eac67/IMG_3281.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742698993129-O3E8Y8B0P7ZFTZERPN92/IMG_3280.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742699000359-PPW7WECAHRDTKN77504Z/IMG_3279.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/a09222b1-cdf5-49f6-8e4d-a4198e75ccf4/IMG_3340.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/28726263-83ee-4815-906c-d840543fd934/IMG_3352.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan - Suite Room MONE A spacious suite room of 50m2 - Mone and its other sister rooms are a lovely blend of both Japanese & modern Western aesthetics so one can embrace the Japanese sensibilities but have the comforts of Western design like luxury twin beds and comfy seating areas. The private onsen sits outside on a sheltered terrace so one can relax in complete privacy whilst enjoying the fresh air, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742699375452-OWPA4GP8HDBYR6HFU0BO/IMG_3350.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742699365310-RSENR9IJT8CEOQ8YNMOH/IMG_3343.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742699480819-JDUWMVGX4TX8P5MF30JW/IMG_3338.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742699488379-GIZQFPBIIMPA4G11QS5H/IMG_3334.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/9ed589eb-b900-46c6-b8c4-836063d19d02/IMG_3344.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742700284973-A9PJ95GOAW77XO3PFFAP/IMG_3346.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742700034479-D4VJ67Y3PVKVD1N7E70S/IMG_3347.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742700852022-FXRXN0VYQ0YWU5AQXS8Q/IMG_3348.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Misasakan https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/onsenryokan/mansuirou monthly 0.5 2025-03-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/82cdab6c-a974-4be6-b102-995c5af467a7/IMG_3385.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Mansuirou - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/213ce793-4ac2-4d43-a4a3-333097ee1c12/IMG_3384.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Mansuirou - A Restful Stay at Mansuirou For those planning a visit to Misasa Onsen town, you will be spoilt for choice of onsen ryokan to stay in! However if you wish to spoil yourself and indulge in a stay that combines the best of Japanese traditional design and modern comforts and amenities, then Mansuirou is a perfect choice! Located right by the town’s iconic Misasa Bridge, Mansuirou has views of the river flowing through the town and is an easy walking distance to all of the town’s sights and charms. Inside Mansuirou itself, you will feel like you’ve entered a magical scene from Spirited Away with it’s indoor tea lounge complete with huge wagasa umbrella overlooking a small inside stream. Guests can also enjoy relaxing in the lobby lounge area, or if they wish to belt out a song later in the evening - Mansuirou has its own karaoke lounge and night bar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742637226602-4ZSJPXL5EXOBXKP3AR5O/IMG_3383.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Mansuirou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742637264724-TKZ00F0SAGKEW3QDE9LO/IMG_3386.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Mansuirou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742637334626-CGD3FGWGHEEMTRBI95H9/IMG_3381.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Mansuirou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/9d49049d-161d-4987-a6e3-111813b37a46/IMG_3379.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Mansuirou - Spacious Luxurious Ryokan Rooms 44 rooms are available at Mansuirou in a variety of size, and design. Guests can choose from spacious, traditional 10 tatami size rooms with wide engawa spaces, large windows and traditional futon bedding; decorated with timeless pieces of artwork and history. There are also some Japanese style rooms with twin beds Deluxe style Japanese traditional rooms, have two rooms within it - which is perfect for larger groups and families. 5 types of suite rooms are available - all with open air or semi open air private hot spring baths. The Japanese-Western style suite has a beautiful turquoise shigaraki open air onsen bath to enjoy whilst the Miyabi suite holds a semi open air stone onsen for its guests. Even more breathtaking are the Misasa Suites with multiple rooms, panoramic views of the town and their own large private open air pottery onsen bath. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/0df5a2a0-0ee8-4c0f-bb31-bb242255dfc8/IMG_3378.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Mansuirou - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/329c070b-142d-48d4-bf4f-58488ed014e7/IMG_3393.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Mansuirou - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/df99bc0a-faa0-46ee-bf75-abecc8df667f/IMG_3397.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Mansuirou - The Misasa Luxury Suite Gotenshu (503) Another one for the memory books amidst all my onsen ryokan adventures of amazing ryokan rooms with private onsen is definitely the beautiful Gotenshu room. One of their “Misasa Luxury Suites”, Gotenshu is located on the top floor of Mansuirou and is a corner room which offers wide panoramic views of the Misasa river area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/d5f9efa8-7ad8-455c-8794-d29bd6fadadb/IMG_3390.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Mansuirou - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/e52fdc4f-c37a-4fa1-a1bc-4a3c6208f768/IMG_3400.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Mansuirou - Relax in Your Own Private Onsen Shigaraki pottery onsen baths always makes me feel like I’m soaking in a giant teacup or traditional chawan. Gotenshu’s is perfect in size and depth for one to fully immerse themselves in the healing waters and bypass the time feeling the fresh air whilst enjoying the written word - pretty much my favourite way to experience my private onsen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/564cdbb4-8a7a-4945-b54d-75a35ab2708a/IMG_3388.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Mansuirou - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742638040843-SNAQW8G07AS1TP9ZDKE6/IMG_3398.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Mansuirou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742639273228-HCYBB006T2XOG17USJ0K/IMG_3394.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Mansuirou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742638242666-4T39A233YM4GRS7JQQZS/IMG_3392.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Mansuirou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742638268300-G03JCDOQ91H8E5XMWFPU/IMG_3389.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Mansuirou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742638054041-A3N3V5CXMPIM18N1UJBF/IMG_3399.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Mansuirou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742638718868-VNSHOYBM487HPGPTXM6L/IMG_3391.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Mansuirou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742639278582-ODUNRW3HAOV4VYV99O9E/IMG_3396.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Mansuirou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742638724693-JAKVNDOX9XVR695GADMG/IMG_3387.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Mansuirou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/e36f7ac2-983e-4dda-80e1-7a6b0b09c75b/IMG_3404.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Mansuirou - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742638508994-FJELPFF44B1MRBA7K31C/IMG_3407.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Mansuirou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742638571350-WPIS6VX2ZBTOT5ZOJY0H/IMG_3406.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Mansuirou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742639579454-0BGF1BMVAIAPNGZD3356/IMG_3403.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Mansuirou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742639735076-Y3OW4CVV9GN8X2TUA2RT/IMG_3403.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Mansuirou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742639480049-HHXDOBJZBCGKLAMNFUOL/IMG_3402.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Mansuirou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742639732950-MEA4P9ZGFENEYU3AJDM0/IMG_3402.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Mansuirou https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/onsenryokan/togetsutei monthly 0.5 2025-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/c4ec4063-a25b-456f-858b-c3f5e726e820/IMG_2299+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Togetsutei - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/0a4e2ddc-460c-4cf8-93fb-ea00a69d5490/IMG_2301+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Togetsutei - Togetsutei in Arashiyama For many Arashiyama in Kyoto is synonymous with the renowned Arashiyama bamboo forest, where many visitors will take a day trip to explore and visit the forest and some of its surrounding area. To have a more leisurely time and have higher chances of less visitors, - stay a night or two in Arashiyama onsen area at a charming onsen ryokan. Located on the other side of the Katsura & Oi river immediately after crossing the picturesque and famed Togetsukyo Bridge, lies Togetsutei, an onsen ryokan spread over two buildings: Yamate no Yakata Shuzankaku and Kawabe no Yakata Hekisenkaku *above, to the right: the two different building entrances of Togetsutei across from each other https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/d6d61f10-535c-42a1-80e0-47e11d3123ab/IMG_2296+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Togetsutei - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/8732ded2-ea4e-4cc1-9343-2c0f3f2c9ac6/IMG_2234+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Togetsutei - A Luxurious Onsen Ryokan Stay Enjoy a luxurious, intimate stay whilst being a short walk from all the major sights of Arashiyama. With only 21 rooms, one can choose from a variety of rooms, from the quintessential, traditional Japanese tatami rooms, to more modern, luxuryJapanese combinations. Many of the rooms feature semi-open air or open air cypress or shigaraki baths. However only ONE room out of the 21 draws its water source from the hot spring itself. The rest are just normal water. For guests that are shy about public onsen bathing, there’s a reservable private indoor onsen bath available for guests for a fee. Otherwise make sure to enjoy the public onsen too. *below one of the other rooms available with semi open air hinoki bath *not onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1741009362022-F5WGPLN98IHJVB92DG11/IMG_2246+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Togetsutei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1741009260087-QQSY7H1W4J3YAGN8R6WX/IMG_2250+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Togetsutei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1741009262312-0TUW4X1MH6GDXY696973/IMG_2251+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Togetsutei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1741009567059-NJ55PPG1WJW3DB70UWE6/IMG_2247+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Togetsutei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1741009649156-96ZOSQE7UE1450HUGN2Y/IMG_2245+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Togetsutei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1741009543116-6AIQPUENAU7HC921DGR1/IMG_2248+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Togetsutei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/ee476894-55f1-4bab-8e84-c84ec555c675/IMG_2235+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Togetsutei - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1741009972220-4A8WHZ8U3ZEND4SC26K7/IMG_2305+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Togetsutei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1741010103564-OCLEB375OWNAE7SYXAWS/IMG_2239+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Togetsutei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1741009976486-BN9XY3E8G9B3KX1JN52V/IMG_2304+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Togetsutei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1741010345698-XY3HFS4QJ8UPVI2WW5BA/IMG_2216+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Togetsutei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1741010576606-LN963IJKSH2OIJCPP1A0/IMG_2231+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Togetsutei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1741010094899-1P7MCYANOU9PYBYPPWAY/IMG_2238+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Togetsutei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1741010685291-8G4GUTHYEZTPS4MUXJ0I/IMG_2241+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Togetsutei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1741010237140-A3BG4D0OAQFCOI38PZ1J/IMG_2240+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Togetsutei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/860e2aa1-29bc-4d9b-bb80-7285dba3f216/IMG_2264+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Togetsutei - Soak in the Calming Onsen Waters Arashiyama’s onsen source is a weak alkaline hot spring, which makes its waters lovely for the skin. The texture of the onsen water is slightly thicker, almost feeling like a lotion and is known for it’s healing properties. Guests can enjoy soaking in the large indoor onsen bath or if you’re feeling shy, the reservable private onsen is spacious and can fit up to 4 people 45mins: 4400JPY 105mins: 8800JPY *to the right: the private onsen & top 3 photos below *bottom 3 photos below, the public onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1741011141765-O1QYU72L4492ZX8BA4MR/IMG_2263+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Togetsutei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1741011160593-PX75O847JGLN8BRSV3J8/IMG_2262+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Togetsutei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1741011288861-6SQDY3XT7GGGCM2KLI86/IMG_2261+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Togetsutei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1741011639622-Y1B1160F63JZ3R4F6JRQ/IMG_2223+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Togetsutei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1741011566671-0XWXAY7VQQHQ2999O7VJ/IMG_2222+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Togetsutei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1741011775375-I3L0IOG33QE4SVXTQU5T/IMG_2221+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Togetsutei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1741012187081-530NT1LUWC3Q8NFB8TVT/IMG_2280+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Togetsutei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1741013626237-TZQVXG87QJ6Y5QDJ42S4/IMG_2266+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Togetsutei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1741012500845-LV2URE4ERGRVU2YIQLNA/IMG_2275+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Togetsutei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1741013105216-8BCTP4HYD08UHF0J1XKU/IMG_2290+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Togetsutei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1741014044550-X9GC42T2FZ3TYGQ3DGSX/IMG_2281+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Togetsutei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1741012165473-9DFVXCOYNF507IFVQO4K/IMG_2288+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Togetsutei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1741014232953-OHU69TH4M5JD5Y6P2WNJ/IMG_2269+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Togetsutei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1741012448223-8F7MBW7JJRLXWXWYCGT7/IMG_2279+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Togetsutei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/67e3a578-5ef6-4c7c-a8d7-7e5361dc61d4/IMG_2256+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Togetsutei - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1741014508968-5BXCRQFZDOJ7JDN70WXY/IMG_2253+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Togetsutei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1741013558188-FNJ3855AQ4698DULP9ZJ/IMG_2258+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Togetsutei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1741014508210-47YCU264H8LMZ5SAML1E/IMG_2252+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Togetsutei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1741013192928-B02FQ6YQDWC6NI7A4WGM/IMG_2260+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Togetsutei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1741014616966-I5DZE5SLUGHJ0I7NG62E/IMG_2257+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Togetsutei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1741013683603-D0QADO2K714R4BM6POFQ/IMG_2254+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Togetsutei https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/onsenryokan/nishiyamaryokan monthly 0.5 2025-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/3e502a2f-5280-48ec-9fbe-00f140896b41/IMG_2154+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Nishiyama Ryokan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/baf979d7-1e7b-498f-a114-0a42e9c67797/IMG_2152+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Nishiyama Ryokan - A Stay at Nishiyama Ryokan For three generations, the delightful Nishiyama family have run this classic ryokan in the heart of Kyoto providing a warm, welcoming, cultural stay for their guests. Located in one of my favourite local meandering and eating areas of Kyoto, this ryokan is perfect for those who want to experience a more authentic stay during their Kyoto trip. Easily accessible from Karasuma-Oike station (an 11 min walk) or you can change lines at Karasuma-Oike station to Kyoto-Shiyakusho-mae station ( 4 mins walk) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/93748c3f-0384-4980-ad67-7163d4f4fecf/IMG_2153+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Nishiyama Ryokan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1740996127430-0VN4A4D9BNT1DN5YEW2M/IMG_2188+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Nishiyama Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1740996096978-GS5BIJLMLLBS5WEBVE93/IMG_2159+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Nishiyama Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1740996317053-QX5L4FZU4F8N43LAOW6Z/IMG_2156+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Nishiyama Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/37147c8a-4278-4542-a255-239ce691af77/IMG_2162+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Nishiyama Ryokan - A Warm, Welcoming Interior Walk past the swaying noren curtains and one will enter the cozy, comfortable lobby area with plush lounges and relaxing chairs for guests to enjoy. Several of the chairs offer pretty views of the small traditional Japanese garden of which one can also go outside to enjoy. It’s especially lovely in Autumn with all the momiji leaves turning their vibrant yellow-orange-red hues. A highlight for me personally is the absolutely stunning tiled mural gracing one entire wall, depicting gorgeous traditional Kyoto scenery with geisha in kimono. TIP: they also have a complimentary laundry room for guests to use - perfect if you’ve been travelling for awhile! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/dd3274e1-50af-434c-b315-88b6eaedf944/IMG_2160+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Nishiyama Ryokan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/06da88ba-5354-4303-8a7b-beb33266e2b2/IMG_2185+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Nishiyama Ryokan - Spacious Rooms to Relax In There are 5 different types of room available to choose from in Nishiyama Ryokan; with the biggest being the Family Suite at 77m2 which can fit up to 6 perfect, so perfect for those family trips and larger groups. Alternatively there’s also the Japanese Deluxe Room which can sleep up to 5, and if you’re someone who prefers a western style bed over a futon - then the Luxury Twin Bed room is the choice for you. For me, I’m not fussed either way, I’m happy with the fluffy, comfortable futons or a western bed. Generally speaking a Japanese style room with futons will always be that little bit cheaper than a western style room in ryokans and onsen ryokans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1740996489567-5WKK0F0NOLUBP59YEU4D/IMG_2177+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Nishiyama Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1740996696779-0VN9ZMQ2LJ2VE6VMVRAE/IMG_2186+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Nishiyama Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1740996484406-KB4NHCC54CZER0XPCEMK/IMG_2178+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Nishiyama Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1740996673162-YAG534ZBUD9FS5ZE58CI/IMG_2184+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Nishiyama Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/bb348627-1fc4-4a67-8b04-d8d08be3dc9c/IMG_2176+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Nishiyama Ryokan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1740997157348-67XBB703S3KGGYQXV61Y/IMG_2196+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Nishiyama Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1740997183063-FPGK8UW5LYQCKT3TD8WV/IMG_2158+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Nishiyama Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1740997285856-22DGZPG9FIGEPUQ5J6WM/IMG_2194+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Nishiyama Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1740997274976-0NASWZVP2S2VSDCFKDZM/IMG_2195+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Nishiyama Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/17a83357-fad9-4f46-a04f-51e99c0a450f/IMG_2157+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Nishiyama Ryokan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1740997493282-I7A0NE9O2YCLTGZWTMO4/IMG_2198+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Nishiyama Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1740997502163-1CGJVPY7G198ANF4EUSB/IMG_2200+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Nishiyama Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1740997634877-EC0BGPX8BYHAUYMWEYB3/IMG_2202+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Nishiyama Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1740997675340-H9RP20MMKO43HBDANYK4/IMG_2165+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Nishiyama Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/5aa66d90-14ba-4a6b-87d9-24ecddea7767/IMG_2183+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Nishiyama Ryokan - A Soothing Soak in the Public Bath Though Nishiyama is NOT an onsen ryokan, as a traditional ryokan they still offer a relaxing, bathing experience with their roomy public bath (separate baths for male and female) giving views of a garden. Guests can enjoy bathing from 4.30pm - Midnight and from 6.30 - 9.00am in the morning. It’s also tattoo friendly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/74dc7813-c0b3-41c2-b9e9-011f136f727a/IMG_2181+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Nishiyama Ryokan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/58d630b9-6164-4e7b-95bc-d002d5c265e4/IMG_2193+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Nishiyama Ryokan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1740998314084-7MX9FT3Q8CRAPP3N8P2H/IMG_2191+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Nishiyama Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1740998294441-MKBCSOD6KA1U2VDS6S53/IMG_2192+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Nishiyama Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1740998520997-U7K1I4MT1C66WT91HBDB/IMG_2190+3.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Nishiyama Ryokan https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/onsenryokan/shijobetteikyoto monthly 0.5 2025-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/a1db1e9f-b982-47af-949e-f097c91a9511/IMG_7759.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Shijo Bettei Kyoto - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/bf7c5e21-ee28-445b-923f-c0a52e66171e/IMG_7818.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Shijo Bettei Kyoto - Sora Niwa: Shijo Bettei Kyoto In a quiet residential side street, lies the private entrance to Sora Niwa: Shijo Bettei - a separate annex of Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto that holds 32 rooms all with private semi-open air onsen. *when you arrive to check in, go via the same main entrance on the main road as Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/69a896c2-d5e4-4f35-a049-a8e058c58ad8/IMG_8056.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Shijo Bettei Kyoto - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/76495ab7-ab7f-422b-a521-a19570a4befd/IMG_7876.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Shijo Bettei Kyoto - Kamogawa Premium Corner Twin A glorious, spacious twin room on one of the higher floors (6th - 8th)with it’s own private open air onsen on the terrace complete with a little chaise lounge. I especially loved that the onsen could be shielded by sliding shoji doors from both the terrace & the main view if you wanted even more privacy; however I preferred it open to enjoy the breeze and see the local sights of Kyoto. A stay here is perfect for those who want to splurge on a modern onsen ryokan experience whilst exploring Japan’s Golden Triangle of Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka. Guests staying in Shijo Bettei can also enjoy the public onsen baths of Yasaka no Yu & Niwa no Yu that are part of Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto. The majority of the rooms all have the balcony terrace with Kyoto views, however 4 rooms in the SUIREN style, are located on the first floor & have the semi open air private onsen but no views https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1725688031865-R70V9IX908XTOT6UCWRM/IMG_7809.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Shijo Bettei Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1725688014278-7FCGYZUKEGZKFOK0QU1L/IMG_7803.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Shijo Bettei Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1725688056049-G6UEWX2TWYE34P0Y02JD/IMG_7810.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Shijo Bettei Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1725688092458-IAI8CGLBGCW91XE1RUEF/IMG_8039.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Shijo Bettei Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1725688087189-Q0JPCLTYGB8LA1ORURZL/IMG_7816.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Shijo Bettei Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1725688057566-E2CZA0JY6KS8SEP2PKS7/IMG_7811.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Shijo Bettei Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1725688081257-VKPOVFLVE1PVLLLK6IJQ/IMG_7814.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Shijo Bettei Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1725688015295-ATMJJDYDO88DZFM2Z0WK/IMG_7804.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Shijo Bettei Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1725688032698-BYAP0Z1URQZQD1P8DRFY/IMG_7806.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Shijo Bettei Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/dcc1e68e-529a-4a8c-9abd-aba5328f6a9b/IMG_8064.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Shijo Bettei Kyoto - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/54a7251a-6295-45f5-9a0b-6c03aeaafa3d/IMG_7831.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Shijo Bettei Kyoto - Days on the Rooftop Terrace Along with guests of Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto, Shijo Bettei guests can enjoy the shared Rooftop Terrace with onsen footbath, along with welcome drinks. Shijo Bettei guests have a separate entrance and elevator on the Rooftop Terrace which leads straight to their annex. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1725688705786-5XLR7FV783L5SJ1A2R5A/IMG_7844.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Shijo Bettei Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1725688677333-559DTYJ0WAPU1UR8EXAG/IMG_7826.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Shijo Bettei Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1725688645833-9C5S0WA2KC7IVMQTBGWY/IMG_7823.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Shijo Bettei Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1725688644711-IYYOIIA865XXKTM2Y1M7/IMG_7821.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Shijo Bettei Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1725688685250-GOC4C5FLPTDH8NWYZTO5/IMG_7824.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Shijo Bettei Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1725688717928-TTWFX4XAGYH8V66TX2FA/IMG_8063.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Shijo Bettei Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/fcfbc94b-51ad-43b5-b314-060f68087734/IMG_7864.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Shijo Bettei Kyoto - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/59386f47-7d3f-4f74-9b5e-d263afc6f1f8/IMG_7714.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Shijo Bettei Kyoto - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1725689276299-H1ZZVSW5P63OC6DTE1SB/IMG_7710.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Shijo Bettei Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1725689279643-VYTFKTK5B6BZAA66PVZR/IMG_7711.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Shijo Bettei Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1725689316278-YKN2ZWJDJ1VZCIF6VNEI/IMG_7712.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Shijo Bettei Kyoto https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/onsenryokan/soraniwaterracekyoto monthly 0.5 2025-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/5ec515c6-d902-4fd2-b8b3-a12eae2ad0ab/IMG_7553.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/616155d9-88de-4a51-b441-88a20ba11b0a/IMG_7565.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto - Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto Kyoto has a plethora of accommodation options in the city, from cozy machiya stays to boutique and mainstream luxury hotels; however there are barely any onsen ryokan; which is not surprising since onsen ryokan are generally found near mountains and vast amount of nature where the hot springs originate - rarely in bustling cities. In 2022, the first onsen ryokan hotel: Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto opened right in one of my favourite areas of Kyoto; Kawaramachi, where on the other side of the river lies Gion. Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto provides an affordable modern onsen ryokan experience in the heart of Kyoto, however if you wish to splurge (or you’re shy/have tattoos) and have your own private open air onsen - book their sister onsen ryokan Shijo Bettei which is located in a private annex of the same building. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1725685507289-563YDWO5C099BM8SWWH2/IMG_7551.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1725685506711-1DEEQ6SWKIGHUGMADQQT/IMG_7582.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1725685517868-0V0TY3PQ4HJU0P028XFN/IMG_7586.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/966d143b-4377-49d7-8ed6-5be530fa3418/IMG_7697.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/d5a7380f-a9f3-4739-8b05-f85fd06cf9e0/IMG_7686.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1725685421897-TEP7REV0A8QQGAXECSEU/IMG_4571.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1725685427611-WJCRWJIVBZOHHYHLMYVY/IMG_7672.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1725685415884-JAFR3K04HZ6FT9YNDEIX/IMG_4561.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/d2eacbfd-6a51-4d01-a48c-a13303f0ed3a/IMG_4591.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto - Niwa no Yu Located on the lower floor, is their other public onsen Niwa no Yu (Garden Bath) which is an indoor onsen with the exact same types of onsen baths that can be found at Yasaka no Yu. Yasaka no Yu & Niwa no Yu are gender separated and switch each day, so during your stay you can enjoy both of the public onsen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1725685770575-2MWHCUR7HW7NIMHB20BP/IMG_4605.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1725685765296-YATL30OXWVZJCLNTBR59/IMG_4579.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1725685749487-A98QHMBO6LBP3LIBGSTA/IMG_4601.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/370f7470-7843-450b-bdcc-7e52ff1dc4b7/IMG_7704.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto - The Rooms Three types of rooms are available to stay in at Sora Niwa Terrace; the Moderate Double, Superior Double & Universal Twin. Decorated in beautiful fabrics and earthy tones, the design of the rooms is modern & comfortable within the space. The room’s size and layout is evocative of the current trend of many of the newer modern hotels popping up all over Japan. If you stay at some of the newer hotels, by the bigger/local brands - you will find it similar and familiar. I stayed in the Moderate Double. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/f44b2e4b-929d-4154-a5e4-df25703e3361/IMG_4576.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/6b18e002-b076-4c53-bbef-df05f8c07d09/IMG_7609.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1725687341079-CUVHWHRTYQ0U0EKLQUYC/IMG_7602.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1725687216934-KID691CBRNXUK0AHHF09/IMG_7603.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1725687215650-L4FPWNIY86TRMEHD890M/IMG_7606.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1725687235164-SM39NXV24IWMWDT2FIZD/IMG_7607.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1725687237125-CQKY9NSXVMR4BY4H1GN1/IMG_7608.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1725687262261-8WIRP6UTGBYZT2YWXUXY/IMG_7610.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1725687262604-GC2K2J4WMI0XD12O6G8K/IMG_7611.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1725687283925-EZM6QUZ0PVVZZMIEWNII/IMG_7614.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1725687285348-QZ26VH836VK6FPVNRHBJ/IMG_7616.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/b92e6d4d-27af-4ee7-b8bc-9d7a00643bcf/IMG_7687.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Sora Niwa Terrace Kyoto - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/onsenryokan/nikko-onsen-ryokan-tsuganoki monthly 0.5 2025-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609501198292-5L9S58HTH5R611AA6IJN/Photo+24-12-20%2C+3+26+34+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuganoki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609501191593-O8XSBF6I2Z88GIJUYBXJ/Photo+24-12-20%2C+3+29+21+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuganoki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609501313416-NYCISSA0H476OOYKFPRE/Photo+24-12-20%2C+4+27+19+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuganoki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609501322567-6F70GE0WARPV1R4TZO68/Photo+24-12-20%2C+4+17+39+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuganoki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609501328126-KVMQKIGMITF45V8L1V3T/Photo+24-12-20%2C+4+32+40+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuganoki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609501397833-D70AIIXIZMD9MD2O0SY7/Photo+24-12-20%2C+9+51+08+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuganoki - ROOM INDIGO - AI - Spacious with two rooms, one a traditional tatami room with influences of a more modern Japanese - wa aesthetic, the other housing a comfortable double sized bed. The room was perfectly sized to have space to relax and read, then rest for a couple night’s stay. The large open air granite bath on the balcony was spacious and could fit both hubby and I, with a set of table and chairs to enjoy the views. However when we checked in, I did find out that unfortunately the water was not onsen… which I was quite sad about and it was the trip that made me always double check now if I’m booking an onsen ryokan with private outdoor bath, to ensure it’s onsen. Lesson learnt, it was still a lovely bath. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609501653273-D0AKMEUAQTJP992FTNLM/Photo+25-12-20%2C+3+01+40+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuganoki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609501468714-8V8JS2J6VUODKDSHTRYN/Photo+25-12-20%2C+3+02+30+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuganoki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609501590710-NVK6WXGAXJPMX1A8TYSD/Photo+25-12-20%2C+2+58+02+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuganoki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609502439318-UBCV8URZQG3KLN86XPSO/Photo+24-12-20%2C+6+39+38+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuganoki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609501938818-LUC62ZCSK1CBKQC2MDQD/Photo+25-12-20%2C+6+40+55+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuganoki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609501897768-OBXZEYMJKQDMUOCSNDTY/Photo+24-12-20%2C+7+00+14+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuganoki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609501933420-AQKZ8LXXM7BS9K58GULX/Photo+25-12-20%2C+6+41+27+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuganoki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609501895908-52U54JFOUQJ3LDYTL4LS/Photo+24-12-20%2C+7+00+37+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuganoki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609501916687-L14TK5H66AJM9RVZVRTU/Photo+24-12-20%2C+7+07+18+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuganoki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609501916646-0Y7O29VZXLQVO1S9X8K9/Photo+24-12-20%2C+7+17+46+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuganoki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609501953020-V7181VNBP9Q4Y4ULKGKF/Photo+25-12-20%2C+7+27+55+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuganoki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609501970615-R60H5QLNY1RPJ2KC6QIC/Photo+25-12-20%2C+7+39+02+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuganoki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609501964362-V5XFOMY8VUA54S1XRAS3/Photo+25-12-20%2C+7+28+15+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuganoki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609502485846-L7A4JXZGBFVWZRHFSNWT/Photo+25-12-20%2C+8+37+26+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuganoki https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/onsenryokan/shizuoka-onsen-ryokan-aoki-no-saka monthly 0.5 2025-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609505825354-X142BBUPMQ871148NHL5/aokinosaka.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoki no Saka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609506016407-47XIZ9TD666LEYROXMY0/Photo+8-12-20%2C+4+00+45+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoki no Saka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609506014873-XVBJDZ5K6MFDHODK1EIM/Photo+9-12-20%2C+9+22+42+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoki no Saka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609505876409-O0U9CPSPZ2BAL6NKOY3B/aokinosaka001 ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoki no Saka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609505966297-RM3XTP7Y6ZS1W3UVXIBS/aokinosaka002.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoki no Saka - TRADITIONAL INTERIORS Enjoy the beautiful touches within the ryokan of gorgeously painted Fusuma traditional sliding doors, with depictions of sakura and other nature scenes paired with other Japanese elements, from the lacquered tea storage boxes, to the giant sake barrels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609506182910-EYI2U23DQT1KG0PC6EY3/Photo+8-12-20%2C+4+06+10+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoki no Saka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609506486578-6KOO3JUSSZH8TTPU7DUI/Photo+9-12-20%2C+8+49+33+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoki no Saka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609506183432-UYJKN55GWHINLXOM1CUS/Photo+8-12-20%2C+4+06+32+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoki no Saka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609506525945-55JY7EN5FQDPVCLMU8WC/Photo+8-12-20%2C+4+19+33+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoki no Saka - ONSEN BASKET BAG I do love an onsen ryokan when they provide sweet basket bags to carry your towels, toiletries & other bits & bobs to take to the onsen. You’d be surprised that this isn’t always available in onsen ryokans, instead a lot you simply receive a colorful plastic drawstring bag. Onsen ryokans always got a little bonus tick in my book, when they have the basket/nice carrier of things to enjoy onsen. It’s the little things. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609506695964-4SKIGLR4OKOFUYUI7ZWM/aokinosakaladies.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoki no Saka - THE OUTDOOR ROTENBURO I will always go for an outdoor rotenburo, and I was especially pleased that for such a small onsen ryokan, a nice sized rotenburo awaits guests with a lovely Japanese garden, and at the time visited, some vibrant koyo leaves. This is a public onsen, but considering it is a smaller onsen ryokan resulting in a smaller number of guests, one can have a higher chance of enjoying the onsen privately. An indoor onsen is also available. Both men & women’s bath have indoor & outdoor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609506589291-1B3XJ3WBYRJYYBY1R6ZF/Photo+8-12-20%2C+4+14+09+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoki no Saka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609506589451-2BMSS4FFQUS97MI6QVD9/Photo+8-12-20%2C+4+14+38+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoki no Saka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609506611267-KLVF3T85456F0YKMV33H/Photo+8-12-20%2C+9+01+34+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoki no Saka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609506609858-820RHHDMC3PJERJ6ARX6/Photo+8-12-20%2C+9+01+08+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoki no Saka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609506895022-E7JR5C2K77MOETAHRL6V/Photo+8-12-20%2C+6+02+14+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoki no Saka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609507018248-9NV6ZGD63TYN6RODK0P5/Photo+8-12-20%2C+6+00+03+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoki no Saka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609507021447-YSRTDJNKXD54WQCT747R/Photo+8-12-20%2C+6+00+55+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoki no Saka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609507046773-69RDA64EDTE6VCL3QBCL/Photo+8-12-20%2C+6+11+18+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoki no Saka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609507047330-MBGROF51KWFFBMMZOCR4/Photo+8-12-20%2C+6+15+08+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoki no Saka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609507115508-GR0TEWHMGCVQ8ACRI4YF/Photo+8-12-20%2C+6+10+29+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoki no Saka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609507175761-M2BXELOLEU9X4P1PWOCA/Photo+9-12-20%2C+8+01+41+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoki no Saka https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/onsenryokan/ishikawa-onsen-ryokan-yamashiro-hatori monthly 0.5 2025-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/fd52fb1c-bf47-4a44-982b-ca4a269848cd/IMG_9686.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Hatori - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/654de895-3b1b-45d4-b95b-3cc1d6bb235c/IMG_9820.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Hatori - HATORI ONSEN RYOKAN Built in 1946, Hatori’s namesake comes from the former name of the area during the Azuchi - Momoyama period of Japan (before Edo). The property is currently helmed by the Yondaime (fourth generation family head). Found throughout the premises are drawings of a stylised monkey found on kimonos by illustrator Ueda Miyuki which symbolises the playfulness of children and their families, and the hope for the future. An easy short walk to the town’s landmark Kosoyu Public Onsen, Hatori is perfectly located to enjoy meandering around the onsen town. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706449097334-SXFEO49S9CZJ68JAGIZN/IMG_9809.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Hatori https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706449109436-89NZSOBY0FOV6THT30MJ/IMG_9805.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Hatori https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706449146612-CNNMZDU5XETOH2111150/IMG_9811.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Hatori https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706449164239-UTQA72IW0CB750D2M8WP/IMG_9813.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Hatori https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706449135752-2JBM0XFU4MHV4G5HQ4OX/IMG_9812.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Hatori https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706449179321-ECZYLD6EOMPL18X7JRZI/IMG_9814.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Hatori https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706449201705-TZJ6LE1J6FWAQMHZE9CJ/IMG_9817.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Hatori https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706449188584-KUCOHVXZKZ0NRRWC0DDL/IMG_9822.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Hatori https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706449211878-X2M0AIZZYNRBQCS8O7HD/IMG_9821.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Hatori https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/071c159b-4a27-4f1e-8967-cbed0438be23/IMG_9782.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Hatori - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/8d1caad2-c259-45eb-9587-0502375d8882/IMG_9794.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Hatori - KAEDE ANNEX SUITE TYPE A (Japanese/Western) A variety of rooms are available from traditional Japanese to modern fusion, with 6 of their rooms featuring open air baths. During my stay I enjoyed relaxing in this spacious suite room, on the higher floors with views of the town, sweet touches of traditional Japanese architecture and interior decor like the traditional chabudai & zaisu furniture, along with maru-mado (round window). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/16036691-03fd-4b3a-a146-c0febf075514/IMG_9773.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Hatori - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706449593632-FNACHQZCKTL263G1P1AU/IMG_9768.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Hatori https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706449571960-TSUJ8HQ80EQA3OPO1B7V/IMG_9778.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Hatori https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706449568914-2WBBUT1KXYSYHI1FFVNI/IMG_9772.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Hatori https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706449604540-NU1WKO8H23174N35QCQJ/IMG_9774.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Hatori https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706449612815-XFSJNTL6LTOES1LJVZBY/IMG_9767.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Hatori https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706449618887-8PHTJ4133IR99WHGX43L/IMG_9771.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Hatori https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/e5c9c5eb-67f1-4e01-bf03-35121af1a51c/IMG_9798.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Hatori - A PRIVATE OPEN AIR OFURO If I cannot have a private onsen, I’m always happy to have an outdoor ofuro situation where I can still enjoy a relaxing soaking experience with the fresh breeze against my skin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/e5abfa88-e4f5-4d65-84ab-aace85514983/IMG_9769.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Hatori - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1e5610b6-763b-4f10-90ab-3b3a09f3f3f6/IMG_9695.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Hatori https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/9909b1ef-7fb1-4750-81f9-88ddfd02f204/IMG_9705.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Hatori - THE PUBLIC ONSEN Two large public onsen baths are available to be enjoyed by guests, both featuring an indoor onsen & outdoor hinoki rotenburo (one being hexagonal in shape, the other a circle). The baths will swap so you can enjoy both during your stay. If you wish, one can also enjoy the onsen facilities at their sister hotel Rurikoh (5mins walk away), free of charge to staying guests. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/38479b45-4728-4bc1-9894-3d7485a76133/IMG_9690.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Hatori - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706450012976-3QMODGEPQXZANHZA9X6R/IMG_9688.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Hatori https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706450037978-5X5SGFX6YE7RRVAHBFR4/IMG_9694.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Hatori https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706450012884-3Y0BOVNM4QVJHGYSA3MG/IMG_9692.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Hatori https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706450046621-38FD74B4ARE44FJ3X6LX/IMG_9730.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Hatori https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706450094385-WYS4AM5YY0TQ43YOGPLJ/IMG_9729.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Hatori https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706450081684-OMRWDBUFUGKSZBGDK0KD/IMG_9734.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Hatori https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/a092f117-7ce3-48c5-a4da-653ae0b77132/IMG_9756.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Hatori - RESERVABLE PRIVATE ONSEN For those wishing to be a bit more budget conscious but still wish to experience a private onsen due to shyness, wishing to relax with a travel partner, or having tattoos etc, two private onsen are available to reserve for 50mins for 2200JPY. Advance reservations are accepted The two baths are Kurakake no Yu (the hinoki bath pictured in the photos) and Makomo no Yu (a traditional stone bath) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/65958b03-4549-407a-bfa4-468611402bb9/IMG_9744.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Hatori - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/cae91a83-7d22-4d06-bee3-17fe5bdb074f/IMG_9832.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Hatori - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/8839541b-7aec-4d7c-87d3-7ad95d4a9ce4/IMG_9833.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Hatori - MORE DELICIOUS KAISEKI I adore pretty presentation as an added bonus to delicious food, because such an extra touch elevates the entire experience The Kaiseki dinner started off with a traditonal (quite heavy) wooden bento box where each layer removed showcased an even prettier tray of delights. Fresh, seasonal produce with my utmost favourite white fish sashimi (medai, tai etc I prefer snappers) and the cutest, yummiest temari sushi selection of bites. There was of course several other dishes but I always find myself to busy eating to take great photos of food haha! Added highlight was to pair my meal with a flight of local nihonshu (sake to taste) *note: breakfast is a buffett https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706450758981-TSW4PB9C7EYN2VFYG9XZ/IMG_9824.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Hatori https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706450781412-JWK9IMW8EKEO82DGOQCR/IMG_9827.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Hatori https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706450761398-PP3GKXPQ15S8M07GJ388/IMG_9826.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Hatori https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706450797950-5B1M91TDZ5DB1MVTSFK0/IMG_9841.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Hatori https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706450782181-N2IETTI1YWCY08DP2G0P/IMG_9828.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Hatori https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706450802700-SO72UJUFAC12J1PEC8UC/IMG_9842.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Hatori https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/879e1103-cab8-4b80-8481-925afab2b699/IMG_9697.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Hatori - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/onsenryokan/ishikawa-private-onsen-yamashiro-shikitei monthly 0.5 2025-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/2ff46823-2cc6-416b-aab0-2d894740b8ed/IMG_7964.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706445729223-R0C2OHTD8JCL8ENTPRSB/IMG_7961.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706445740416-PE1YVEGAHFHOTBF2IQRZ/IMG_7899.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706445727804-VHXZK46QPPFARLEI4020/IMG_7965.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/a79a7970-345d-4c30-962f-5f89db27d62b/IMG_7978.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei - "Wa" JUNIOR SUITE JAPANESE ROOM with OPEN AIR PRIVATE ONSEN For my stay, I enjoyed relaxing in this luxurious modern Japanese Junior suite which opened in March 2023 There are 6 rooms available in this design all found on the upper floors of Shikitei, with a delightful open air private onsen on the balcony. Beautiful touches of welcoming omotenashi treats & fresh matcha are given as you unwind from a day of exploring. One can enjoy wearing the room’s yukata around the ryokan or have fun choosing from their collection of over 200 prettier yukata & obi downstairs in the lobby (see the vivid magenta floral yukata I chose below). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706445930731-LJDNJFHR2RLSH3PL1ZY0/IMG_7975.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706445938548-MLZLIT9UJRJFHEMWBK0F/IMG_7962.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706445924994-I0MDOGD1AHYJEZWKWGOZ/IMG_7974.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/40adb452-aa49-4aab-96ab-4d4156abe070/IMG_7970.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/ddab1a17-21e4-43d5-94b1-76e06b4db2c6/IMG_7982.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei - MY OPEN AIR PRIVATE ONSEN I am someone who will try and fit in as many onsen soakings as possible especially if I have a private onsen accessible to me. After check in, before dinner, after dinner, middle of the evening, before sleeping, before breakfast, after breakfast… haha I will find the time! When the onsen is so spacious and has lovely views of the surrounding area, it just makes it that much more enjoyable. My particular style of room features a more modern stone private onsen whilst other styles of rooms may have hinoki. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706446434949-959DA64ZS6QG6F3J3J4S/IMG_7956.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706446470957-4DCGHDUE22VXSZ7MJZJQ/IMG_8053.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706446435750-SGW2ET3RY023U6R2A90N/IMG_7957.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706446521928-6LY7EYJOTO2TT8MT02HM/IMG_8051.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706446450966-SQE0AHCP9X2QRMFPN8TP/IMG_7985.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706446483654-2T3M4GGEYH0OGK9VWTH3/IMG_7945.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/e5a304bf-635a-40b6-8790-058bfab1d682/IMG_8058.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei - MORNING TEA Love starting my onsen ryokan days with delicious regional green tea, and especially when there are such stunning views like this (see below) Shikitei is located opposite the beautiful Yakuoin Onsenji Temple, and only a few mins (really like 1 min) walk from the iconic Kosoyu public onsen. However I just adore waking up to views of lush greenery, there’s something so reinvigorating for the soul to be near nature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706446811360-A9Z6XWCOI4WB1U7RRYTX/IMG_7955.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706446768596-RZE0APKKBRA86TVRX5VJ/IMG_7949.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706446788976-SHGDBATFT2EWFLP9FJOD/IMG_7953.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/9cfef218-9d96-4014-8cd3-324c5405d8a0/IMG_8063.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/e4f87242-ce3f-4b79-93d9-aa7b1d09d0e2/IMG_7908.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706447097753-UXGLFMMCVR8WYEIZQ3WO/IMG_7936.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706447085648-HT10XWLS3235SDMU76PE/IMG_7933.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706447076447-03181NZFTI05RNPFH3XV/IMG_7903.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706447123219-PVIRK8R9VCESMJUG9P1B/IMG_7916.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706447123556-PMYT4VJIR2UW360N3XVU/IMG_7909.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706447135578-3ORR6M2KQRGSOEQI59FY/IMG_7924.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/f0531623-d3cc-4fa1-9bc4-6d812523907e/IMG_7914.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei - THE PUBLIC ONSEN Shikitei’s public onsen baths Sakon no Yu (women’s bath) & Ukon no Yu (men’s bath) both feature various baths to enjoy, from a large “indoor” hinoki onsen where the concertina windows fully open, to two types of stone outdoor rotenburo to enjoy, one with a pagoda roof covering. Both men’s & females baths are similar in design and number of baths to enjoy, however they just have a slightly different layout. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/65430a8e-fdfd-4119-9f75-98bdbc398a10/IMG_7932.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706447689876-AOC2T1XZAFBYDAEZKTA8/IMG_7927.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706447705869-0VFZDV20WW3B2IQ070JE/IMG_7909.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706447712825-T8NQZXFEWV44IRXGQN29/IMG_7921.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/2742805a-6e2a-4a31-8afa-6bd5023a389e/IMG_7994.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei - DELICIOUS KAISEKI FOODING I’ve written it before, and no doubt I will write it again, but fooding is one of my greatest pleasures and Japan indeed will spoil you for some of the most mouth-watering, seasonal delights of taste. Ishikawa prefecture, and specifically the Kanazawa, Kaga region is probably one of my favourite regions to go eating for divine fresh seafood due to their proximity to the Sea of Japan. Plus with the rich history of traditional arts & craft within Ishikawa prefecture, the creative in me truly appreciates the combination of delicious food paired with beautiful works of pottery that is prevalent in the area. And Tachibana Shikitei did not disappoint! Just some snapshots for your enjoyment! (the bottom photo is breakfast) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706447865774-SVPYR5B4RQYXREHUTIQE/IMG_7991.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706447855019-AGTKBMJBC4PE0FBOG8AF/IMG_7996.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706447856916-BWK5XF66VEGH9M25GQ1E/IMG_8001.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/4bc21199-1ae7-4a21-b6c5-d9c8897d13f3/IMG_8048.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/c43231f3-3d78-4b9b-9861-918e89c6f544/IMG_8073.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/677709c3-3d2e-491b-a493-8e3218cf398f/IMG_8007.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei - EVENING CONCERTS If you’ve ever watched Hayao Miyazaki’s Studio Ghibli “The Wind Rises” (風立ちぬ) there’s a scene where Jiro visits the famed summer resort Karuizawa and in the evening guests enjoy a piano performance. There’s something very evocative of Japan’s Showa period in that moment, when East was meeting West, of old world luxury and nostalgia. So when I heard Shikitei has a private piano performance for guests every evening, I just had this great sense of nostalgia, and it was utterly lovely, to listen to not only great classics, and favourites of my father like pieces from “The Carpenters” but some of my absolute favourites of Studio Ghibli’s soundtrack, like “Country Road (concrete road), Totoro, Spirited Away etc” (I did request all the Studio Ghibli music! hahaha) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706448244458-WRTB6BHD5JILTE35B788/IMG_7989.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706448254570-9V0TK0JCVLIUT2W6LJ8V/IMG_8065.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706448229468-MB9K8RLJ6GI7X8NGEAQ1/IMG_7990.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706448291342-MA6KZZ41CV7M9H1H6VJ7/IMG_8066.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706448287340-16B6HQ2D8H93SAGU20PU/IMG_8064.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706448311823-NDXG2L4QSQUJ58O6N57O/IMG_8072.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/fad32001-b97d-48c8-bf16-273d1cb3f944/IMG_7946.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tachibana Shikitei - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/onsenryokan/fukui-private-onsen-haiyaryokan monthly 0.5 2025-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/f53b6f71-d039-463b-9086-fb9be80b42ec/IMG_6167.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692845905447-N2DZ5W9IH46WQLLPSWI8/IMG_6166.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692845892883-JBJOQ6A8DTBCPKZ2BRVN/IMG_6187.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692845917744-3B8PMQQYPHGMN3L9PMTL/IMG_6164.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692850473759-5FQIS8MS22BCEXJ77KKN/IMG_6184.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692850490458-H86J3CTCXI6A0E67PY5S/IMG_6188.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692850481768-NB2LCOTQFUF5UFW6VRFO/IMG_6185.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/023050fc-b10c-49d0-8fff-d5ca62ecd2fe/IMG_6148.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/fd6a5e7e-c14d-4ea9-8ede-313a4d9ac0f3/IMG_6203.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan - MY HINOKI OPEN AIR PRIVATE ONSEN https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692848096963-V7K0NXA3J3VNK7SCTHW5/IMG_6122.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692850905705-84JK8DG272CHYYABOOWE/IMG_6150.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692848113274-5B91DY81PCO6BM8W6QRN/IMG_6192.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692848389315-EEKSMK78DNEOXFLBEUT0/IMG_6190.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692848117338-7JHT1NKGEVSET4JRO4BJ/IMG_6200.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692848381202-DWU2U1OCNOLKCVNPZT6X/IMG_6191.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/8675d9f3-8d06-4b35-b579-882b2c7456c8/IMG_6097.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692848612172-LHF6A4OQM4GK16AQJ2Q0/IMG_6131.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692848650455-LDEUKIGAMMH9UCO2CI7M/IMG_6134.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692848613878-PWUJDW0QPLPDECP0F49S/IMG_6129.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692848680334-XHN1UR4NQJGWJJVK35Y5/IMG_6137.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692848652703-7Y34F2DVVTZKVXGSY89A/IMG_6140.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692848680146-2MFHY5REOJMGRI03B6IA/IMG_6142.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/78b87e03-4647-48d1-a474-0f034e8adb6e/IMG_6136.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan - THE PUBLIC ONSEN & PRIVATE FAMILY BATH Haiya’s two large public onsen feature both indoor & outdoor onsen: Hidamari no Yu & Komorebi Hidamari no Yu holds the larger of the outdoor rotenburo with a tiny Japanese stone bridge connecting the two rotenburo. Sleeping baths are also available indoors with its mosaic tile ceiling Komorebi indoor onsen has soothing hinoki walls, and its outdoor rotenburo has a delightful waterfall feature. A family private onsen is free to use on a first come, first served basis - spacious & thoughtful in its design, it’s barrier free friendly complete with cold bath, indoor onsen & outdoor onsen (photos below) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692849676685-2A1T3G7GM525ZDCECUOS/IMG_6127.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692849678377-4PX3HNU8WVI7AFEU20A9/IMG_6144.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692849699717-8ULHMVEA6B9EGD3M4CM6/IMG_6145.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692849705445-IC93ZKTDVE23Z4W4PINO/IMG_6146.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/501ca432-6dda-4069-9edd-150778dbf2d1/IMG_6174.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692850583112-NXYDYMF7BJ0CO4N8GPOX/IMG_6168.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692850582100-VAVQDR529Z4DKG1HWREU/IMG_6169.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692850619409-9EMWCRJT2HR6AW49OJAD/IMG_6175.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692850612151-3WF9419OKQ24NOK2RX8E/IMG_6171.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692850602147-A89TVP4VS3FV5O5HG47L/IMG_6170.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692850631155-H63RFA5BT90HMMGJ2OWZ/IMG_6182.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/e0be1b22-5c73-4885-aa8b-d969f3337e70/IMG_6183.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/7cd07ec9-1bb1-4c8d-8e70-98550b105bdb/IMG_6152.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692850132779-C2XR8S68S3YUKIYO6IIE/IMG_6157.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692850114721-WI7CL2JVCNZT9KHPY5A0/IMG_6156.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692850134964-BW8RBO4X3OZRTJ4K4PRS/IMG_6162.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692850115968-G7Y0GQ4J6KLP0X7XL59D/IMG_6153.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/420cbfea-3648-418a-bf02-0de46b774b2c/IMG_6195.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan - A PICTURESQUE DINNER AWAITS just some snapshots! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692851160920-FKDFY9LVGBVZEUICJ3HX/IMG_6196.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692851167175-3A1W3A2XDO2YXX2T2DIW/IMG_6197.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692851175333-9GDTVB9PGPRLM744YBGT/IMG_6198.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/f4dc45c0-b477-4912-b197-3670f8bdbeef/IMG_6125.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Haiya Ryokan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/onsenryokan/tokyo-onsen-ryokan-okutamaonsenkyo monthly 0.5 2025-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/bb73b554-0e11-4491-8df5-8b8820f94cda/IMG_9121.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Okutama Kankousou - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692756567893-UT8D0CQDYECFZR03JXY4/IMG_9123.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Okutama Kankousou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692756752617-HLFUDRHC9WCDM537TFBG/IMG_9356.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Okutama Kankousou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692756582210-TCOHJFUQU4GNG1ZPE9QZ/IMG_9330.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Okutama Kankousou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692756594824-ZHT8S81XUB84N4ULTUD5/IMG_9153.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Okutama Kankousou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609503352243-1XO92AMICWMBDTZ2T62Z/okutama001.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Okutama Kankousou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609503473254-H009WSY537X9C7A7ZXW8/Photo+19-7-20%2C+2+44+14+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Okutama Kankousou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609503473936-DHE2L8XB8USXY3T7NEK1/Photo+19-7-20%2C+6+49+34+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Okutama Kankousou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609503484454-GGKFI3F3V336TK6FUA93/Photo+19-7-20%2C+6+56+16+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Okutama Kankousou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609503581840-XF38UQN0TVUD43MZNPGH/okutama005 ONSEN RYOKAN - Okutama Kankousou - VIEW FROM OUR BALCONY There was something so wonderfully blissful having this as our view after a bit of a stressful year & long travels. Our room lovely in the simplicity of traditional Japanese style https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609503825398-WB8T1XYSHBUGQ95RVTOM/Photo+19-7-20%2C+2+57+11+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Okutama Kankousou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609503840528-7OWFVWNVGCAX1B699AYE/Photo+19-7-20%2C+2+58+01+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Okutama Kankousou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609503834095-88965QG17Z61RKBZCRJS/Photo+19-7-20%2C+2+52+49+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Okutama Kankousou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609503925125-2IJL3UO0F6AOWJSZZXTD/Photo+20-7-20%2C+7+45+29+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Okutama Kankousou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609503923521-XTJKL9JFQX3LB3PMOK40/Photo+19-7-20%2C+8+22+10+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Okutama Kankousou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609504557620-T08XOC0Z9MSIR7X764E0/Photo+21-7-20%2C+8+06+29+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Okutama Kankousou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609504566181-AOL7Z7V8NNJ610VR1DTD/Photo+22-7-20%2C+8+03+11+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Okutama Kankousou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609504532238-7YN2L2DPUU747IYC29W9/Photo+20-7-20%2C+8+05+27+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Okutama Kankousou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609504670345-2W7JPNVT1PICHS27GB9U/Photo+19-7-20%2C+6+04+55+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Okutama Kankousou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609504529477-K4HZRRWA9OB57B21GZIX/Photo+20-7-20%2C+6+04+09+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Okutama Kankousou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609504553694-EBRQQEUS8TBYOX19CET0/Photo+21-7-20%2C+6+05+27+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Okutama Kankousou https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/6f136636-9d9a-43c9-a5bf-2ae0c7601776/IMG_9167.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Okutama Kankousou - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/onsenryokan/nagano-private-onsen-matsumotohonbako monthly 0.5 2025-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/56a59530-e4fb-4c3b-8a1f-4242d04e79df/IMG_2066.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Matsumoto Honbako https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692691592700-QX8TN9K0AZMGOAFZ7WR2/IMG_2125.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Matsumoto Honbako https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692691591735-XIMOF08EHN10HDBFCH5K/IMG_2121.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Matsumoto Honbako https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692691612583-HU4T6R53ES7CU8VQYVP5/IMG_2123.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Matsumoto Honbako https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692691613956-PHCLVRMUFV03ZRUN5TG9/IMG_2127.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Matsumoto Honbako https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/17d92cfb-1f2e-4bcb-92fe-b179b9adde06/IMG_2102.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Matsumoto Honbako - 哲学と甘いもの PHILOSOPHY & SWEETS The project has also seen the launch of two off site cafes, one charmingly filled with books on philosophy, warm lighting & pleasant reading areas. Whilst the other is called “Oyaki & Coffee” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/9080165c-8627-45b6-8d36-0f46020436b3/IMG_2096.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Matsumoto Honbako - ASAMA ONSEN SHOTEN The gift shop located on the 2nd floor of Koyanagi has a beautiful selection of local artisan, food & craft products, along with a curated selection of plants, other goods & beautiful keepsakes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692689529018-Y05O39ZPR1QZ9HL93KT1/IMG_2060.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Matsumoto Honbako https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692689527667-TZRVAGSJED1BV4EO1J2L/IMG_2068.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Matsumoto Honbako https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692689535158-3U4GXYGP3DU7SUUFTB7D/IMG_2057.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Matsumoto Honbako https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/6f4b925a-f8e2-4f51-b292-4e0b89a91153/IMG_2077.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Matsumoto Honbako - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692689831781-35M68A4YZ4KM3BHGY9K1/IMG_2064.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Matsumoto Honbako https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692689824777-1I47F2VFF06HQZN09X7Y/IMG_2073.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Matsumoto Honbako https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692689841840-4ZFMS159K7TB4ON9CFXD/IMG_2074.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Matsumoto Honbako https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692690073415-1ERFVUMT29CO01QDK4RK/IMG_2029.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Matsumoto Honbako https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692690067972-F9159H1WR9I7LZXB7O23/IMG_2039.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Matsumoto Honbako https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692690085797-PZZLUKKLYDHS4VAKLND0/IMG_2037.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Matsumoto Honbako https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/5dd79d48-00cf-4a36-9735-abe72e1360c0/IMG_2042.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Matsumoto Honbako - MY OPEN AIR PRIVATE ONSEN Fed from Asama Onsen’s natural hot spring source, it’s a delight to soak in your own private hinoki onsen bath whilst watching the sun go down over the breathtaking Japan alps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/ca9983d8-6923-4882-ad6e-ef0c4c0662b6/IMG_1996.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Matsumoto Honbako - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692690307656-UASRL7XAWDFDJCFHD8TF/IMG_2014.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Matsumoto Honbako https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692690303412-NZEIB6BCPUIJ890QSIXI/IMG_1999.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Matsumoto Honbako https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692690318630-5SKK07V1UBEXC7Y7Q973/IMG_2016.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Matsumoto Honbako https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692691462613-I6OMGAH66UN7WM6OLELK/IMG_2134.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Matsumoto Honbako https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692691463888-JWPA96IRB0O4CMDSH5GG/IMG_2138.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Matsumoto Honbako https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692691483818-78RM88MTSVE5ISGQRUHQ/IMG_2139.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Matsumoto Honbako https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692691485525-1OD4UZNDGZEB9EIZX8YR/IMG_2144.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Matsumoto Honbako https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/5494c8a4-04ad-4006-8fa7-2e6fd01386de/IMG_2090.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Matsumoto Honbako - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692690810507-YWKO53JYEWBOYC8SNODK/IMG_2146.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Matsumoto Honbako https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692690810030-JDSP5ERHEATYI3NQS1ZS/IMG_2088.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Matsumoto Honbako https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692690825869-UC7JX625OD4QEE8Q10XV/IMG_2147.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Matsumoto Honbako https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/bd5e6370-55f7-4940-b2aa-eec26bddee26/IMG_7330.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Matsumoto Honbako - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692691009887-TQQSOE8018OFZUM5739Y/IMG_2155.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Matsumoto Honbako https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692691035741-S1IJ2K6T0KWGFQFJTIIJ/IMG_2164.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Matsumoto Honbako https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692691008607-8VUVRI4UTGZHHK4689Y8/IMG_2153.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Matsumoto Honbako https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692691038397-EIS4QUEULJ0AIRFBAKDH/IMG_2162.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Matsumoto Honbako https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692691070812-1IY35TRAQIUAPUA5WSCA/IMG_2168.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Matsumoto Honbako https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692691058453-H042F3DBZYIWVBPV27MN/IMG_2170.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Matsumoto Honbako https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692691092638-TUXRW71SS9OAVC4SOJFW/IMG_2171.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Matsumoto Honbako https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692691081658-CVYY0KZYFRBO84C1PVEM/IMG_2158.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Matsumoto Honbako https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/22ca322a-f50e-405e-90de-17f6081142fc/IMG_2141.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Matsumoto Honbako - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/onsenryokan/nagano-private-onsen-kaimatsumoto monthly 0.5 2025-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/129101bd-3bf6-4c1a-92de-3e19d9e6d665/IMG_7129.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Kai Matsumoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/b06dc019-cacf-4c46-a9aa-1ae272c8f802/IMG_7164.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Kai Matsumoto - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692676065891-QN57DRYD4SEM43T3536E/IMG_7130.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Kai Matsumoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692676063790-B7Y7Z4EBN2M86G0K578O/IMG_7169.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Kai Matsumoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692676074971-7XJ3A8B8WI5SU5X4CE0B/IMG_7131.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Kai Matsumoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/337d2060-4c5d-41e8-890e-8b96faa852dd/IMG_7173.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Kai Matsumoto - A PRIVATE SEMI OPEN AIR ONSEN A lovely spacious black stone granite private onsen awaited me on a little outdoor covered balcony area of my room. Lush alkaline onsen water was particularly soothing to my skin & was ridiculously clear I can’t share any photos of me in the bath haha https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/03bc1251-c039-4e57-a7c6-a7dc87b07724/IMG_7140.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Kai Matsumoto - A JAPANESE STYLE ROOM A spacious 60 ~ 70sqm2 area with two tatami rooms, perfect for sleeping up to ~4 guests with futons. Indulge in the golden light that filters through & cast beautiful shadows across tatami, fusuma & shoji. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692677424970-P0DGW7YFZD5I4W0EBXUG/IMG_7137.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Kai Matsumoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692677432154-V7ICUXY07HGNO85JVG8Q/IMG_7133.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Kai Matsumoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692677478583-KE16BMC98IJOJRB79LI3/IMG_7134.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Kai Matsumoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692677438793-BJY3PBL4OUTU4BUGTI6A/IMG_7138.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Kai Matsumoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692677479019-K59PVSXJM02CT74DSO9W/IMG_7132.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Kai Matsumoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692677492473-NWWEZ62RPYDSG2TOIHIG/IMG_7135.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Kai Matsumoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/d0f05921-4b6c-44ab-9eda-88f24fa815ac/IMG_7156.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Kai Matsumoto - THE PUBLIC ONSEN Numerous public onsen are available for guests to enjoy split over a men’s side & female’s side which switches the next day so you can enjoy all the onsen available. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692677977372-CUL1X1GNIM70ZZ0X07GA/IMG_7166.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Kai Matsumoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692677973114-XW9VA1WL3OWPW92V15XY/IMG_7167.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Kai Matsumoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692677999418-V9B0KJFJ1GPN0DU4GDWW/IMG_7165.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Kai Matsumoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/00d441ce-2344-4aa4-9b53-8133fe1371ee/IMG_7201.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Kai Matsumoto - THE SLEEPING ONEN BATHS I love it when there are sleeping baths in the public onsen, just so chill & fun, sometimes they even have jets! so it massages you as well - perfect for my shoulder & lower back pain! *I can’t remember if these have jets, but they’re pretty lovely regardless https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/3361e3e0-0d5d-48ae-b058-aae0e83219bd/IMG_7204.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Kai Matsumoto - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/cf6b212f-3f62-4b53-903e-ff03497e95be/IMG_7187.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Kai Matsumoto - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/5fbcab6f-7e2a-4b23-b428-4b20463a98c8/IMG_7182.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Kai Matsumoto - SAKE TASTING FLIGHT One of my favourite ways to try a region’s local sake is at onsen ryokan, as they often have sake tasting flights available to try from local producers. It’s a great way to educate oneself about each region’s flavours & ingredients, and if you really love one, you can hunt it out in the local shops! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692679968968-1HEQYD63RUNODR6V3UIO/IMG_7186.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Kai Matsumoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692679967828-MODYWTQSKA9TJXXAN315/IMG_7188.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Kai Matsumoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692679981868-M8BDKQFWDMPS5GZGN2DD/IMG_7189.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Kai Matsumoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692680488249-P637H7D1EM75I6RG6GRD/IMG_7181.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Kai Matsumoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692680478574-NU1H0NC6KNBICV2UTEM4/IMG_7195.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Kai Matsumoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692680472645-VL36ZWNR7LAI5B2067SK/IMG_7196.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Kai Matsumoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/95a3a5f5-6ed0-454b-a3c4-0cbf5bc0adf5/IMG_7139.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Kai Matsumoto - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/onsenryokan/akita-onsen-ryokan-snow-tsurunoyu monthly 0.5 2025-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/9a98c9a6-0f0c-4759-bb94-aed7904070bb/IMG_2768.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuru no Yu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/345c94b0-aa38-4c62-b27a-14c99a1282c8/IMG_2989.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuru no Yu - TSURU NO YU Tsuru no Yu is utterly enchanting, a magical winter wonderland with thick caps of snow covering the traditional Tohoku style architecture; the wooden engraved pillars greeting you as you walk through the path between the Honjin building and Ni-Honjin, to reach a little bridge which crosses over the river to lead you to the delightfully milky blue-white onsen baths. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/dac6751f-3d59-45c4-9b50-84e654209759/IMG_2770.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuru no Yu - THE FAMED ROTEMBURO The most famous onsen bath of Tsuru no Yu lies just over the bridge (and in fact parts of it are visible from the bridge) and is wonderfully picturesque in the snow. An open-air rotemburo with a small wooden roof sitting area, the waters are that shade of bright pastel turquoise-blue which you would have coloured water as with pencils when you were a child. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/3521b1ea-f01b-4f32-a66e-1cc4ec4dbe6e/IMG_2831.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuru no Yu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642430691294-7ONIOKSC9VXMOQ2ZE883/IMG_2941.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuru no Yu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642430671577-UGCAAO2PPAJM1O1BI1EF/IMG_2833.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuru no Yu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642430670630-CTXJXF4VRGZYFVPFJRHH/IMG_2835.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuru no Yu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642430690891-INAIZB4VF3GW2EM2JB3T/IMG_2839.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuru no Yu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/14dee288-7994-4a4b-8ddd-dc4c5ef82ea8/IMG_2909.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuru no Yu - NIGHT VIEWS It’s pretty magical! we didn’t bother with a night time soak, as we just wanted to curl up in our futons, but it seems it’s not as busy at night, since people are just relaxing in their rooms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/3e117566-9c78-4825-9e25-bb7c19722a51/IMG_2913.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuru no Yu - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/94e13642-ad67-41c2-af3a-4ccbd4bc0cbe/IMG_2965.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuru no Yu - THE FEMALE OUTDOOR ONSEN This beautiful outdoor bath, is decently sized and is surrounded by warm hinoki wood, whilst like the main outdoor bath, the floor is lined with thousands of smooth pebbles. There is also a small inside bath, with simple bars of soap where you can give yourself a pre-wash. Only one of the small indoor baths in the newer building has basic shampoo & conditioner, so if you’re picky about your hair products - bring small sample sachets of your own. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642433191519-2A184HR4MOJ4HQUDVJUD/IMG_2959.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuru no Yu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642433216447-HM41UV70E74IKV1P1XM8/IMG_3052.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuru no Yu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642433209595-XF2PC897FUIWVEN1N1QC/IMG_3054.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuru no Yu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642433188440-T7QOOPXW4CLPJOILVTCF/IMG_2981.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuru no Yu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/13e19529-17b5-4c67-8935-2ade4b219d24/IMG_3051.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuru no Yu - A FERTILITY SHRINE? Also in the female outdoor bath, is a small fertility shrine, you can see in the wooden little hut, there are some wooden carvings of phalluses and by the small little outdoor rotemburo is a larger wooden phallus carving - not covered by snow anymore. I’m guessing perhaps the waters are said to be of aid to reproductive issues? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/38a46e0a-dbe7-4db6-9e57-b0f9a61ffbee/IMG_3049.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuru no Yu - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/31460169-17a5-49f2-8d3a-daadfe3dc733/IMG_2762.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuru no Yu - HONJIN #6 & #7 These two areas were set aside for our meals, for anyone staying in the NiHonjin building - how sweet is it?! One of our dinners they sat us by the irori hearth - which was a lovely experience, and easy access to the mountain nabe for refills haha! There is another communal eating area for one of the newer buildings, where the check in/out office is located https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642431385434-U0ELL6N7XT26RJKVKVQ5/IMG_2760.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuru no Yu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642431378102-F8BTP4YTEHEQJSKUHL94/IMG_2763.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuru no Yu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642431393999-PA1SKYDG32E33C6YIP3S/IMG_2775.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuru no Yu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/dda4a73c-c244-423f-ba9d-0fc9547a11fe/IMG_2769.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuru no Yu - DELICIOUS MOUNTAIN SOBA Depending on your travel times, you may arrive at that odd time where you haven’t had lunch because you’ve been trying to reach Tsuru no Yu. Luckily they are happy to make a simple, but hearty hot soba noodle lunch for you. Udon is also available! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/77daf72e-0f70-487e-b360-be1577ca20b1/IMG_3080.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuru no Yu - A SIMPLE JAPANESE BREAKFAST For both breakfast and dinner, there is a set eating period of 7-8.30am and if memory serves me 6 - 7.30pm for dinner. Breakfast is a very simple but delicious fare, of mountain vegetables, Akita’s famous smoked radish (iburigakko - so good!) and a miso soup chock full of ingredients. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642431672931-3D47FQKL4FR86V1NMWT0/IMG_2905.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuru no Yu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642431681448-81CDYAZLL3AM2SJG9VY4/IMG_2998.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuru no Yu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642431668111-36GIBG4AQ67FB05USYC7/IMG_2902.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuru no Yu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/43fd6c35-04cc-495d-9fb4-87bb23b4ce8c/IMG_2900.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuru no Yu - MOUNTAIN NABE Hearty, so yummy and deliciously warming in the cold winter snow. This gentleman who jovially shows you to your spot on the tatami, is a delight as he inquires about your day, chats with you and serves you your delicious food. Generally he will always serve you your first bowl of nabe, but enthusiastically encourages you to independently get refills if you’re still hungry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642433563055-WZNH0ODFSK3DV35DY3NV/IMG_2772.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuru no Yu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642433563786-HO0A4TFZQQ50Z2CLUYXL/IMG_2773.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuru no Yu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/459991b7-ae30-47f5-8d02-c62e03ee0e86/IMG_2915.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuru no Yu - OUR SWEET LITTLE ROOM We decided to just enjoy the simplicity of their classic tatami room with shared bathrooms, as it was the start of our onsen ryokan trip in Tohoku, so each subsequent ryokan stay was slightly more upgraded so that our last couple nights was for full-on relaxing. Tsuru no Yu does have some rooms/villas which have their own bathrooms, if that is important to you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642433768489-992LRVL04RREJRILZPDW/IMG_2928.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuru no Yu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642433784654-VZDEDO7BRHCWI2QQYINF/IMG_2785.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuru no Yu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642433784390-18P8N7H4T0RQDBFOKJGA/IMG_2932.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuru no Yu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642433795316-QP9JH3NW6X5YSZNN9LLR/IMG_3013.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuru no Yu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/dac825bf-6f5a-4ef0-849f-63d488946858/IMG_2992.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuru no Yu - Make it stand out Views of Takimikan at night, on the return from Ginzan Onsen Town https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/onsenryokan/yamagata-ginzan-onsen-snow-takimikan monthly 0.5 2025-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/616b891b-29cd-4504-8bf2-c2af6db707b9/IMG_3344.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Takimikan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/b879813f-e757-4f25-8493-4d3e05e33141/IMG_3199.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Takimikan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/5dc9f3ea-59b4-484a-aab5-0bb376e97290/IMG_3214.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Takimikan - SNOWY OUTDOOR ROTEMBURO (ROCK) ONSEN A rock rotemburo onsen bath, is forever my favourite to relax and rejuvenate the body, mind and soul. Even more so, when its located on top of the hilltop with stunning nature views of the onsen town. The corner rotemburo is stunning! The baths switch for male and female as well, so both genders get to experience this bliss. The other bath, only has one side open to the nature but is still lovely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642403888774-MBB7QR55X1MHV77K0I3U/IMG_3355.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Takimikan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642403919084-LLP52TI2UN5DJNHP3420/IMG_3399.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Takimikan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642403922565-0CSGIQ3Z1XTX72RGRGTY/IMG_3400.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Takimikan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642403875511-H5HNF34YC6BEXXWX4G3Z/IMG_3352.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Takimikan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/fa4645ff-3884-4b3b-be1c-f3189cb34a66/IMG_3237.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Takimikan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/aab5f98c-00d9-485a-9043-326e7533a4df/IMG_3249.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Takimikan - ROOM #207 A gorgeous tatami, traditional Japanese style room with two twin beds (which we pushed together); perfect for relaxing and slowly exploring Ginzan Onsen for a couple nights. The views of the surrounding hilltop were just beautiful, with the snow dusting the many pine trees, and the icicles forming over the windows ledge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642404568113-BU8VZTCZVH8SY4D28VVC/IMG_3239.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Takimikan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642404568354-KXKP6QJ5XGPGJOH1QUYW/IMG_3417.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Takimikan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/3622277b-8d7c-4809-bb8f-bdccf9daaab1/IMG_3245.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Takimikan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/ec1e580a-750e-4614-aab4-ea954558e717/IMG_3110.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Takimikan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/cf28c87d-6adf-4492-ac22-ea13a043d8ac/IMG_3140.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Takimikan - TAKIMIKAN SOBA Delicious, bitey, chewy, fresh texture - exactly how a yummy soba should be! If you’re still hungry, you can also get multiple servings, a perfect added extra for dinner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642406307759-KRYZ1J89OXWGOQR6WDY1/IMG_3364.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Takimikan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642406298787-9U2PXBQQCUAJU17Y54KT/IMG_3365.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Takimikan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642406334084-1V5DQ0OQ5K38PXB8OLN3/IMG_3366.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Takimikan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642406334086-J1E4W15HRE6Z8CXOPK7J/IMG_3367.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Takimikan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/6a0bd3df-a673-4375-bcd4-5c4be9d7b1a6/IMG_3248.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Takimikan - BREAKFAST Delightful, a great amount to start your day, though I was super sad we couldn’t finish ours fully on the last morning as we had to rush to catch our next transport to make it to our next ryokan. I especially adore the porcelain bento boxes, the first starters were arranged in! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642405522538-SZD4NQMZ6MGAJ4WT6XZH/IMG_3254.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Takimikan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642405523166-OMC9HA9L0NSOS9CBE3SC/IMG_3342.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Takimikan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642405542935-7KMSQX1QY64H56F875Z5/IMG_3129.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Takimikan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642405550255-Z39FE6FCOZNTSAJ8CCHK/IMG_3130.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Takimikan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/b6353a75-dd86-47a5-a4ef-71a652c87884/IMG_3388.JPG ONSEN RYOKAN - Takimikan - Make it stand out Views of Takimikan at night, on the return from Ginzan Onsen Town https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/onsenryokan/shizuoka-onsen-ryokan-imaiso monthly 0.5 2024-09-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614675870170-YGBOFAXX0Z4T3IMQ5FV8/Photo+23-2-21%2C+2+30+35+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Imaiso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614671987996-L1X2OB4P9C091IOBMSXI/Photo+23-2-21%2C+4+00+39+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Imaiso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614672200533-JEAUN5PLOXW5HYX8K9E4/Photo+23-2-21%2C+3+44+27+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Imaiso - A RELAXING STAY AT IMAISO I was given the corner room 808, it was such a delight sliding open the heavier traditional doors (after I figured out how to use the antique key!) and stepping across the cooling black pebblestones of the genkan to the first glimpse of my bedroom, to opening up into the tatami room then the sliding of the doors to the sitting area with it’s ocean views and a little balcony too! My room also had a private bathroom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614672090655-70ROSE6E719QQTOXF7VJ/Photo+23-2-21%2C+2+48+17+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Imaiso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614672100594-44DVHN41FG47T80JJ88C/Photo+23-2-21%2C+3+06+48+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Imaiso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614672082341-U63D51C3XMPD9ZNAASIE/Photo+23-2-21%2C+2+49+10+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Imaiso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614672100445-V27MQ1VDG6RTCO55E15Y/Photo+23-2-21%2C+2+50+32+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Imaiso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1615986192164-Y88KJKQST39TYX3JUOZO/Photo+24-2-21%2C+6+55+02+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Imaiso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1615986530616-U46LNR0SYN61PTB5ROHJ/Photo+24-2-21%2C+6+55+24+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Imaiso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614672275464-OMGZG1VG37I56AE22FQN/Photo+23-2-21%2C+11+45+56+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Imaiso - EXPLORING THE GROUNDS I absolutely adored that Imaiso grounds open straight out onto a quieter section of Imaihama beach, with a stairway leading down from the foyer under a chandelier to soothing instrumental music… then to discover a koi pond on the ground floor where you open a door, step outside and your senses are tickled by the smell of fresh ocean air, the sound of the waves and the sight of a beautiful kawazu-zakura tree in bloom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614672349585-B1VP7XQ8Y9RLMYGL1NCW/Photo+23-2-21%2C+11+40+18+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Imaiso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614672351105-ZXVTHG2TUACFLLWFIYBL/Photo+23-2-21%2C+11+41+54+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Imaiso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614672441470-ECWN7EQ76BSTCEKNIEN1/Photo+23-2-21%2C+11+48+58+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Imaiso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614672582939-IC4PJJ02IHK5NO268QHE/Photo+23-2-21%2C+11+52+09+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Imaiso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614672584700-GXGBK79GT9P04Y7QQWKY/Photo+23-2-21%2C+11+55+38+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Imaiso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614672596714-CTWSN9N017PT3IJTTY94/Photo+23-2-21%2C+11+56+22+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Imaiso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614672601507-UPME5ML6NZ82U4898O6H/Photo+23-2-21%2C+12+09+29+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Imaiso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614673010604-3YZLBYAHXQ0CMLGV0JBA/Photo+23-2-21%2C+12+12+26+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Imaiso - WALKING FROM IMAISO TO KAWAZU Imaiso is located the next town over from famed Kawazu, however it’s a sweet 15-20 min walk from the Ryokan along the beach and via the road to get there. You can start your walk be leaving Imaiso’s grounds onto the beach, then stride along until you no longer can (unless you want to go into the ocean/clamber over rocks) then head up on the road and there’s a walking path around the driving tunnel and it greets you with several beautiful Kawazu-zakura in bloom, along with some Jizo statues and other little glimpses of the ocean. Also found those adorable painted rocks too! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614673106273-VMVBIFV0MNKZIKECAWTS/Photo+23-2-21%2C+12+10+43+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Imaiso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614673115437-CI4MCZMK8T804RMRL6U7/Photo+23-2-21%2C+12+10+16+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Imaiso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614673148389-ZRDE0RFH1T4UGB8DXENC/Photo+23-2-21%2C+12+16+08+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Imaiso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614673147150-P9LF2HVP5IHHZYHBXVJB/Photo+23-2-21%2C+12+13+36+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Imaiso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614675018659-8N5RD6NJNFABU0JEZ1MN/Photo+24-2-21%2C+8+41+26+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Imaiso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614675174857-H7H1IG79Y0ON4EVBZII6/Photo+23-2-21%2C+3+25+30+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Imaiso - TIME FOR AN ONSEN There are no private onsens in rooms available, however they do have 2 private onsens for hire for 3000JPY for 45mins. However I simply enjoyed their large public baths and was very lucky to have it to myself a couple of times for awhile. The outdoor rotemburo overlooking the ocean is lovely for a soak especially after an early morning walk to Kawazu to see the Kawazu-zakura. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614675342064-WHK111RL3KEIUUE6EO4T/Photo+24-2-21%2C+8+49+57+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Imaiso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614675325036-M4O2Y6ECT2XP62TN7ON3/Photo+23-2-21%2C+3+31+16+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Imaiso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614675336994-VQVELG24H6G7AEHDS305/Photo+23-2-21%2C+11+10+59+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Imaiso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614675314267-09GT1U0IT2A8Q0WEDRW3/Photo+23-2-21%2C+11+07+14+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Imaiso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614675476470-IEGP4KCN5097H7ZQYAQG/Photo+24-2-21%2C+2+21+42+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Imaiso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614675467303-102W2SXS8PC6FBP8SSHF/Photo+24-2-21%2C+2+23+52+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Imaiso https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/onsenryokan/iwate-private-onsen-ryokan-kashoen monthly 0.5 2025-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608779159011-NS6TLUG5QALKT4W6V5L7/kashoen001.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Kashoen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608779420486-44I29ZB93UZOFZSXOL4E/Photo+1-2-20%2C+6+32+56+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Kashoen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608779420638-XKQ2JD5VRCJ92FSS3KKL/Photo+1-2-20%2C+7+25+51+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Kashoen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608779214258-UAGP2UNS27X7U7407UV9/kashoen002.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Kashoen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608779269826-1GM63FSN8XBRVJMXJG6D/Photo+1-2-20%2C+9+44+02+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Kashoen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608779267737-RA2U69UKNPCE1UU89LCD/Photo+1-2-20%2C+10+32+38+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Kashoen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608779637420-I2UCG39RLQ30L0IQ9GHX/kashoen005.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Kashoen - ALKALINE ONSEN WATERS The onsen waters of the Hanamaki area are alkaline which as mentioned before are very popular for their silky-smooth lotion texture. It is extremely loved because the waters are believed to help exfoliate skin and remove spots which have made them popular for females. Consequently all alkaline waters are known as “Bijin no Yu” (onsen of beautiful ladies). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608779689452-4RLLESU6PDDO5V6CXAD9/Photo+1-2-20%2C+10+04+40+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Kashoen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608779687117-SP3OQ266JXZS92V5LQ7Z/Photo+1-2-20%2C+10+05+47+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Kashoen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608779855919-4C35QZTJI1JW6B9I4H3E/kashoen.kaiseki.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Kashoen - KAISEKI AT KASHOEN A beautiful, serene experience. We ate within a private room, and the food was lovingly presented in such a beautiful manner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608779930192-344C7TJA0E8NR69CDP9F/Photo+1-2-20%2C+7+41+42+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Kashoen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608779930369-4RL6D3CPPCHOCKL4LJXA/Photo+1-2-20%2C+7+46+42+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Kashoen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608779949050-FFR9YA7L7CTZY630234B/Photo+1-2-20%2C+7+53+31+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Kashoen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608779984179-MGBXERMEDI2YNG8K1XEG/Photo+1-2-20%2C+8+08+13+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Kashoen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608798661984-Q5C6K4PMBYC7BOVIJQXH/kashoenbreakfast ONSEN RYOKAN - Kashoen https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/onsenryokan/iwate-traditional-onsen-ryokan-yuukaen monthly 0.5 2025-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608799629542-QFDGLHI0P4TO6V8VC7OL/iwateyuukaen.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Yuukaen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608799396701-653VEBSRY27UO0U97YH0/yuukaen001.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Yuukaen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608799480976-MRZC848SPJ8ML3DMCG93/Photo+2-2-20%2C+4+31+12+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Yuukaen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608799479213-K15CBB9V8G21TW874182/Photo+2-2-20%2C+4+31+53+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Yuukaen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608799497035-H8QCOC78G96Q3CLJIIMY/Photo+2-2-20%2C+4+32+09+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Yuukaen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608799498056-FULHS4C1DSDOC4WWSPSU/Photo+2-2-20%2C+10+18+23+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Yuukaen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608799811243-OSS617BQ9G3S69DDQVE4/yuukaenrotemburo.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Yuukaen - TOYOSAWA NO YU There are no private onsen baths in Yuukaen, so you do have to be comfortable with public nudity, and as I’ve mentioned in earlier posts, there are so many amazing onsen ryokans and day onsens in Japan that only have public onsen baths, especially in more remote areas! The onsen waters of Hanamaki are alkaline, and are of a particularly “thicker” quality which has led to its popular nickname per se of a thick lotion water which helps beautify the skin, and is extremely popular for ladies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608799880391-1GJVSGGXHENVFA9BOS4Z/Photo+2-2-20%2C+10+52+24+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Yuukaen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608799880056-ACJBI97JCN4GPULNPDDJ/Photo+2-2-20%2C+10+45+06+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Yuukaen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608799964401-V9M75RSS1AGH8W7UIW9I/yuukaen008.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Yuukaen - TRADITIONAL GORGEOUS INTERIORS Having a moment to enjoy sipping my hot green tea and appreciating the beauty of my surroundings. The sliding shoji doors lead to our outdoor terrace and the koi pond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608800084933-TERFERL49GF2ZWQ6O4EC/Photo+2-2-20%2C+8+30+38+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Yuukaen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608800056915-DR8BXHGBDS50A6BF17XR/Photo+2-2-20%2C+8+05+49+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Yuukaen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608800050507-V03J7LV5XXACQ7UGST6X/Photo+2-2-20%2C+8+05+53+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Yuukaen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608800087047-AVYRB3T2UII9Y6DHIZQ9/Photo+2-2-20%2C+8+35+24+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Yuukaen https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/onsenryokan/fukushima-snowy-private-onsen-satonoyu monthly 0.5 2025-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609231279151-7X8YKUMB72519Q3HKLB4/satonoyu.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuchiyu Bettei Satonoyu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609231812449-3A9UQUWV9I56PVGYWFXV/Photo+17-12-20%2C+2+53+19+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuchiyu Bettei Satonoyu - TSUCHIYU BETTEI SATONOYU Upon entering Tsuchiyu, you can feel the warmth of the beautiful wood and the clean, simple lines of stunning craftmanship. It does what Japan has always done well, understated minimal luxury. The rooms (we were in a semi-luxury room: matsu) are large and spacious with every attention to detail given. Complimentary snacks are available in the fridge, the bath in your room has it’s own onsen water so you can have an onsen anytime you want. It is the epitome of the phrase, “less is more.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609231584474-Y9U6XZR6EWK179D8TIFL/Photo+17-12-20%2C+3+09+08+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuchiyu Bettei Satonoyu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609231585598-GOU9S9E7QS6XVSAJ4UQ7/Photo+17-12-20%2C+3+10+24+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuchiyu Bettei Satonoyu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609231608183-L946WYYW5CTLN2G35VOA/Photo+17-12-20%2C+3+15+36+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuchiyu Bettei Satonoyu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609231604195-8EVDZO1ADMJ9CIYIPBSY/Photo+17-12-20%2C+5+46+45+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuchiyu Bettei Satonoyu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609231931092-2EPS8QGXBVZLUM00YKTR/Photo+17-12-20%2C+4+10+12+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuchiyu Bettei Satonoyu - DELICIOUS SOMEN Generally ryokans only offer breakfast & dinner meals, and one normally ventures out to town to grab a bite to eat for lunch. With all the rushed travel making connections after delays, hubby and I were unable to have lunch. We are both the type of people who get hangry and don’t function well on empty bellies - especially hubby. By the time we had arrived, local restaurants had also stopped lunch time service. Thankfully, Satonoyu were so kind, and their chef took some time to prepare a delicious meal of somen & tempura for us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609232045771-YSZO3X8C1B35AO4HBB1N/Photo+17-12-20%2C+4+08+44+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuchiyu Bettei Satonoyu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609495487546-FXQTZNV01GLL2PKXU9XR/satonoyu010 ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuchiyu Bettei Satonoyu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609495979416-4UD0D4LOAPTKP9PI048T/Photo+17-12-20%2C+7+01+16+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuchiyu Bettei Satonoyu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609495979969-CSAX9WHSS8SPI4VAWUK6/Photo+17-12-20%2C+6+40+11+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuchiyu Bettei Satonoyu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609496007340-1AWNDRG82CLGVXHDVK8S/Photo+17-12-20%2C+7+10+35+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuchiyu Bettei Satonoyu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609496005911-31GMDER31VZJK1CMVU9B/Photo+17-12-20%2C+7+39+04+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuchiyu Bettei Satonoyu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609496025442-I2L9O4XISUZZFNQF5ELJ/Photo+17-12-20%2C+7+23+06+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuchiyu Bettei Satonoyu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609496029054-P3GPBW3ZSQ6L3BISAQYI/Photo+17-12-20%2C+7+49+55+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuchiyu Bettei Satonoyu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609232567729-TC0ZUNMVNIWH064QNX73/Photo+17-12-20%2C+4+39+26+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuchiyu Bettei Satonoyu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1611103776585-HGY53SHFHAGIJP98TRH2/Photo+17-12-20%2C+4+27+38+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuchiyu Bettei Satonoyu - SEIRAN (photos above and below) Featuring a simple alkalescent hot spring, effective for neuralgia, sore, cold sensitivity, and fatigue; Seiran has two baths for you to enjoy. An indoor hinoki bath (the pre washing area is here too) with a beautiful wide window to enjoy the scenery, and if you need a breath of fresh air, open the sliding door and walk around to the semi open air bath where you can enjoy the winter breeze on your face and appreciate the beauty of a winter in Japan. Seiran also has a lovely vanity area, with all the skincare you need for both men and women https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609232707123-2ICQTP5FWEY6YBS755H9/Photo+17-12-20%2C+4+28+19+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuchiyu Bettei Satonoyu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609232708486-K9AMUTG6HTZTMCWNXWPI/Photo+17-12-20%2C+4+34+43+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuchiyu Bettei Satonoyu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609495379129-O9WNP98V6OZH64AO2BHM/satonoyu008.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuchiyu Bettei Satonoyu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609496951895-7GAN4IID3RPLGSG5Z0JP/Photo+18-12-20%2C+8+15+47+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuchiyu Bettei Satonoyu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609496947982-1OJ7S3KX4IKZ2UBYDPRA/Photo+18-12-20%2C+8+21+10+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuchiyu Bettei Satonoyu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609496854353-EJ7CSIZ7VAWX4DX3AWXU/satonoyu012.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuchiyu Bettei Satonoyu - SHINPEKI (photos above & below) My favourite baths of the 3 available. Take a little winding walk to reach this bathhouse set in the mountain valley, and you will discover Shinpeki. It features two outdoor baths, a stunning larger stone rotemburo and then a short walk down to a lower level is the smaller octagonal bath with stunning views of the surroundings. We were lucky to have it in the morning, as I wanted to see it in daylight however I do wish we had been able to stay 2 nights so I could fully enjoy the beauty of this bath when it was full daylight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609497092421-9NW8C3CMSIJ9NXRLYXJQ/Photo+18-12-20%2C+8+42+12+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuchiyu Bettei Satonoyu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609497089603-DXZ0Y5NG8CKUKUQYLOU1/Photo+18-12-20%2C+8+36+23+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuchiyu Bettei Satonoyu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609497117305-BUULI64XR23AOQ53040I/Photo+18-12-20%2C+8+42+52+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuchiyu Bettei Satonoyu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1611278709687-07ZJ55PI74YRK5I8SVF2/Photo+18-12-20%2C+8+50+31+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuchiyu Bettei Satonoyu - BREAKFAST TIME A delightful meal to start the day, filled with delicious local seasonal produce. Again we ate in a private dining area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609499076346-X1ZLXB2BFDTGL7J1K12K/satonoyubreakfast.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuchiyu Bettei Satonoyu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1611278459892-N2M8Q4RBZWEBDAE7IXO3/Photo+18-12-20%2C+10+14+21+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuchiyu Bettei Satonoyu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1611278460278-0L1Y4RYOCLBTV8DIEGT9/Photo+18-12-20%2C+10+14+54+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Tsuchiyu Bettei Satonoyu https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/onsenryokan/fukushima-snowy-private-onsen-chiyotaki monthly 0.5 2025-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609229563090-OLHGDDGBKIKH7D9W4VKK/Photo+17-12-20%2C+11+00+49+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Chiyotaki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609229568571-SKQ9UNNR5BEIFBPBN1TO/Photo+17-12-20%2C+10+00+00+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Chiyotaki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609766558615-7X9EF1QKRH8VVNRO9OCK/fukushima.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Chiyotaki - SNOWY FUKUSHIMA STATION IN WINTER Look at that snow! the tracks absolutely covered which was responsible for the delays and had us arriving at the onsen ryokan later than we planned, but it was still a lovely sight to see. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609229362241-5MT5KFSL4325P0Y5JWLJ/chiyotaki001.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Chiyotaki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609229465572-2ZBVQ895WAICZNVLXWXV/Photo+16-12-20%2C+7+51+10+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Chiyotaki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609229459672-SFX8V8UWNUXF2M9DTDQ0/Photo+16-12-20%2C+4+40+36+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Chiyotaki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1610502031649-JXS77HCD0YHVX0R07E92/chiyotakiatnight.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Chiyotaki - ONSEN TOWN VIEWS Being perched on the hill, a glorious snowy winter wonderland view can be seen from our room, even more picturesque in the morning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1610501841076-AACS2YO3MGATUP0ZVOFJ/Photo+17-12-20%2C+9+59+04+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Chiyotaki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1610501836887-8KTJ7HI7FA1K3J84P0QN/Photo+17-12-20%2C+10+00+00+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Chiyotaki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609229632337-VSJF6EM7YX7FY491JVUC/chiyotaki002 ONSEN RYOKAN - Chiyotaki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609229690324-B9SG92OMDXQ7WR50H2CB/Photo+16-12-20%2C+5+45+19+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Chiyotaki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609229689006-5G96RQQ5VJ36J9LQEEAL/Photo+16-12-20%2C+5+46+16+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Chiyotaki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609229702930-5TT8U7PB4DABPBRCPZPJ/Photo+16-12-20%2C+5+54+42+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Chiyotaki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609230086913-AJ5YVKEI3HPRM1IFDJPN/Photo+16-12-20%2C+6+52+27+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Chiyotaki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609230080456-5LZBWIU7MB8OY154NX9D/Photo+16-12-20%2C+6+52+32+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Chiyotaki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609230103633-IAXQWY1TJ6SFS8D9RUJ5/Photo+16-12-20%2C+6+52+38+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Chiyotaki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609230108051-175633B7BI9SYALHK93R/Photo+16-12-20%2C+6+57+18+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Chiyotaki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609230241375-SXYGBNS1HIIUT1G5YV64/Photo+16-12-20%2C+6+57+14+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Chiyotaki - DELICIOUS LOCAL DISHES This little dish here was hubby’s favourite, I’m not really sure how to describe it but it was extremely tasty and I loved the clear noodles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609230180411-TBREPI00O7YXOYADROCY/Photo+16-12-20%2C+7+17+12+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Chiyotaki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609230322056-VL787TPBG0K0DYWFQJCX/Photo+17-12-20%2C+9+35+17+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Chiyotaki - A RESERVABLE PRIVATE ONSEN In the morning we decided to enjoy the private onsen which was a lovely way to start the day before we started on the next travels. The staircase you see from the window leads to another onsen bath but unfortunately we didn’t have the time to explore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609230381475-BDNZ46ZUXK1IAW9VPJOZ/Photo+17-12-20%2C+9+18+38+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Chiyotaki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609230382242-7VV0UG9O41TESE6V9B4Z/Photo+17-12-20%2C+9+20+05+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Chiyotaki https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/onsenryokan/aomori-snowy-onsen-aonionsen monthly 0.5 2025-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609219391640-98HBN4WBDH3I2BTB303F/aonionsen.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoni Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609219506613-8JAN10T8GUTCRUS8EAZR/Photo+14-12-20%2C+2+18+12+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoni Onsen - aonionsen003 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609219505317-LCY8E9CZ2LS6Q60MWGCR/Photo+16-12-20%2C+8+24+31+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoni Onsen - aonionsen004 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609219625433-POEZP04M5BZ7FR7GGI6K/Photo+15-12-20%2C+10+12+23+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoni Onsen - aonionsen005 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609219627732-N7OFA81JPKKCS6OM2BIU/Photo+14-12-20%2C+4+02+58+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoni Onsen - aonionsen006 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609219726826-VCEUI7QE0UKWVJXFU3ME/aonionsen007.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoni Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609219781431-FXR3WF6QKWGD1JT4UPWN/Photo+14-12-20%2C+2+21+44+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoni Onsen - aonionsen008 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609219799666-DCKPOJ53RXCFMR8XDMIY/Photo+14-12-20%2C+2+30+20+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoni Onsen - aoninonsen009 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609219787614-STS1MRCXXEMYREX6B42Z/Photo+14-12-20%2C+2+22+46+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoni Onsen - aonionsen010 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609219891744-4EK4HCE6TAXLQNUP2QNE/aonionsen002.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoni Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609220183569-DH6CYGOA57RPO4MD31RJ/aonionsen009 ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoni Onsen - THE OIL LAMPS Hubby turning down the oil lamp in our room ready for sleeping time. Remember there is no electricity on the premises (bar the kitchen & office) or phone reception, so be prepared to switch off for your stay and simply just enjoy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609220140632-F1IMIKICT7X2TNJRGZQP/aonionsen010.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoni Onsen - A COMMUNAL DINING AREA All guests eat in the main dining hall, where you will find your meal set aside with a small wooden plaque bearing your name (so you know it’s your meal). Rice, miso soup, cold water and hot tea are self serve which is great because you can top it up whenever you want. Starting time for dinner is anytime between 6-8pm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609220234616-F8G4C4SE8Y50FLG5EWQ7/aonionsen011 ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoni Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609220338640-KG9TFI2PXG71LF48N4V4/Photo+14-12-20%2C+4+07+17+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoni Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609220355805-6SLQQ6UE50EE766FQ79Z/Photo+14-12-20%2C+6+43+00+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoni Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609220348402-SU7LR41QUH1Z3U4RM4FT/Photo+14-12-20%2C+3+59+20+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoni Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609224214640-M1523TFJU0ZH7WSM2BUW/Photo+14-12-20%2C+6+55+53+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoni Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609220549467-P3EIKXMX0B86JT406IBS/Photo+14-12-20%2C+7+01+21+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoni Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609220548518-5G3SA8723Z1O06EEPCGJ/Photo+15-12-20%2C+7+47+45+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoni Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609221002329-MXC3JMGV0132HU0YETOJ/aonionsen014.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoni Onsen - TAKIMI NO YU The female and male baths of the Takimi no Yu are pretty much mirror images of each other (judging from my husband’s description of his side), with an inside hot onsen and a beautiful outdoor stone rotemburo. At first the inside bath seems ridiculously hot, but as you acclimatise its perfect and a much needed warmth if you spend time in the outdoor rotemburo. Due to the heavy snowfall, the outside onsen, seemed almost luke warm! Still divine, but I like hot baths https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609221114395-SJ79EWTYNWM09J40I0GE/Photo+14-12-20%2C+3+02+22+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoni Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609221106278-2TBSRMKXAMRABVHCPNZL/Photo+14-12-20%2C+3+04+39+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoni Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609221125736-LKR7W3Y2G55NFKDGF3LS/Photo+15-12-20%2C+2+01+45+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoni Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609221313315-9OQX3PZ5H0WM3PQJ9LF3/aonionsen016.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoni Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609221750142-WUZV14QFPKM8QF88FE4Y/aonionsen017.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoni Onsen - THE OPEN AIR MIXED (KONYOKU) ONSEN We enjoyed this onsen on both days of our stay and had it entirely to ourselves. Though I did completely accidentally flash one of the male staff coming to light the lamps in the afternoon, as I was stepping out of the rotemburo to the round barrel! hahah oh well thats the risk (you can probably tell, women don’t go there unless its the female only time). He was a bit shocked, bowed, apologised and turned around and left. The stone rotemburo is probably their largest bath on the premises, and the round barrel bath is always fun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609221505706-5EG78OYACGGRBYHY29D5/aonionsen016.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoni Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609221890933-WIMUJ1CB8VPTIZV2VXAN/Photo+15-12-20%2C+9+16+21+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoni Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609221891987-919FFORB6QTFXBFIZW14/Photo+15-12-20%2C+9+19+14+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoni Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609222024838-C337RY07AJAQVFBGQ8T1/aonionsen018 ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoni Onsen - KENROKU NO YU The smell of Hiba wood is so invigorating in this bath house, and with it’s tall glass window doors, it’s just so pretty. The female section also has a small semi open-air area, whilst the male section does not (probably because males tend to use the Open-Air Mixed one the most) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609222118745-UKTCOXX7B4FKN1VGRNJX/Photo+15-12-20%2C+9+34+14+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoni Onsen - aonionsen019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609222087513-PIGH99VFH6IHY1BTZK4G/Photo+15-12-20%2C+9+30+22+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoni Onsen - aonionsen020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609222083218-5NSIH979MFCAUVTQY97F/Photo+15-12-20%2C+9+33+30+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoni Onsen - aonionsen021 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609222320236-N4UYIOMXMHWM5XRYPRC7/Photo+15-12-20%2C+9+51+50+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoni Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609221211426-QUTXRICK42T5E7UY4BR8/aonionsen013 ONSEN RYOKAN - Aoni Onsen https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/onsenryokan/aomori-private-onsen-nonohanayakemaso monthly 0.5 2025-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608715550848-TD85YT85664XKMIVN6X4/Photo+29-7-20%2C+5+42+48+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Nonohana https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608715613404-DC8V6K4H26RUH9OWTM42/Photo+31-7-20%2C+8+47+07+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Nonohana https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608715670791-8Q0NDN1CWPD89HNW986E/Photo+29-7-20%2C+5+39+38+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Nonohana https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608715668146-XJFS53KZL5YDL8X41V7F/Photo+29-7-20%2C+5+39+42+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Nonohana https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600785552051-MCTBK1NJCIIZE8U3R53C/nanohana.privateonsen.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Nonohana - A RESERVABLE PRIVATE ONSEN There are 3 different onsen baths in Nanohana, and the prettiest one of all, the outdoor rotemburo is available for private reservation outside normal bathing hours for a fee. (I reserved it at 8pm). Otherwise it’s part of the usual onsen bath swap during the day. Leading to this rock bath is the very pretty corridor below, whilst the other baths are indoor (also shown below). However since we visited during off peak season, I always pretty much had the baths to myself https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600785644897-QSLPADBSTIYJAGUVNT81/Photo+29-7-20%2C+5+41+59+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Nonohana https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600785648442-GPVLLKAJFFNKHI3WMVXY/Photo+29-7-20%2C+6+05+45+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Nonohana https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600785767767-8W49HYOD4U8JHQV2MWG3/nanohana.nebuta.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Nonohana - TRADITIONAL GORGEOUS INTERIORS Having a moment to enjoy sipping my hot green tea and appreciating the beauty of my surroundings. The sliding shoji doors lead to our outdoor terrace and the koi pond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600785876829-DLO8C733F4DPDQI3FE68/nanohana.kaiseki.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Nonohana - BEGINNINGS OF THE KAISEKI The quality of the food at Ryokans is equally important to us, and we were delighted with our traditional Japanese kaiseki meals at Nonohana that celebrated many of the local areas and regional cuisine. How cute is our starting dish on our first night? Don’t you love the little swallow prawn with its yellow pumpkin plumage!? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600786528115-WF7KIXCNQMV35GIT9UUA/Photo+29-7-20%2C+7+38+08+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Nonohana https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600786513268-99UF61Q5TV706INF8Z7H/Photo+30-7-20%2C+6+51+43+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Nonohana https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600786536019-YDH1QIKVXOI4IL9U32OO/Photo+30-7-20%2C+7+00+47+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Nonohana https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600786545234-Y79761RHU4CJQLV280VO/Photo+30-7-20%2C+7+20+13+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Nonohana https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600785928758-OOV7X1MPH06BMS6U0T9L/nanohana.kaiseki.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Nonohana - AUTUMN COLORS ARRIVING One of my favourite aspects of Kaiseki is its utter art form of presentation, influenced by the changing seasons in the environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600786157599-W96DZR30BO45M7E1PD37/Photo+29-7-20%2C+7+02+56+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Nonohana https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600786162072-EUAOU0D7H1706WD61ENW/Photo+29-7-20%2C+7+09+21+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Nonohana https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600786197431-99DT0JX6V3242WSKGVX1/Photo+29-7-20%2C+7+19+09+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Nonohana https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600786198403-MT0JK0E255QIVNDEWACN/Photo+31-7-20%2C+7+35+37+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Nonohana https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600786026486-FDM5KWHDJ7FMBDNZHX7N/Photo+30-7-20%2C+8+03+55+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Nonohana https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600786026486-UYUFWKOR0OF75IGLIEXV/Photo+31-7-20%2C+7+31+16+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Nonohana https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/onsenryokan/shizuoka-private-onsen-hanareyaishidaya monthly 0.5 2025-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608715243816-BUSJ5SMYOPZ4KDP9RQ2F/hanareyaishidaya.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Hanareya Ishidaya https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600089720656-BFI1J5J80LZGIJSWCO42/Photo+17-12-19%2C+2+05+37+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Hanareya Ishidaya - EXPLORING THE GROUNDS (and taking a moment to shoot some of my Tokyo Kaleidoscope frocks in such pretty surroundings) Our villa is right in front with its outside terrace to enjoy the beautiful large koi pond. The slatted bamboo wall houses our private outdoor onsen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600089799089-B1QOPOB3DJ2HAIHASWA7/Photo+16-12-19%2C+3+08+29+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Hanareya Ishidaya https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600089802275-KTAO3V64FU01F3AJ1FVI/Photo+17-12-19%2C+11+00+58+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Hanareya Ishidaya https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608715142498-7EAR7HMRGJTQEJZ1TZRF/Photo+16-12-19%2C+2+56+40+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Hanareya Ishidaya https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608715136694-JLKSNSMW2N0FBAMP0UDE/Photo+16-12-19%2C+3+38+23+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Hanareya Ishidaya https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600093453361-UCMSK5NFJIIC7TJHVEES/Photo+17-12-19%2C+10+32+59+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Hanareya Ishidaya - TRADITIONAL GORGEOUS INTERIORS Having a moment to enjoy sipping my hot green tea and appreciating the beauty of my surroundings. The sliding traditional shoji doors lead to our outdoor terrace and the koi pond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600093379159-A87XJ8FYRRS767SWYP3T/Photo+17-12-19%2C+10+15+41+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Hanareya Ishidaya - THE MAIN INTERIOR A lovely room, with ample space for two people and of course we chose our bedding to be futons. Outside those sliding doors is the genkan and the toilet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600089980770-ZHDJ9X6UL1NE8JYCW1BF/Photo+18-12-19%2C+8+54+01+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Hanareya Ishidaya - PRIVATE OUTDOOR ONSEN Blissful, soaking away in our private stone rotemburo onsen bath whenever we want too https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600090056039-V2U5689PWR4VWABM3R67/Photo+16-12-19%2C+3+37+51+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Hanareya Ishidaya https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600090064958-LLZ5A5KE304GNR0419JP/Photo+16-12-19%2C+3+40+37+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Hanareya Ishidaya https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600090182173-KMYUL13ICQS3JWNOYT3B/Photo+16-12-19%2C+7+17+53+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Hanareya Ishidaya https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600090182329-6GEY2DTP8R6K9XU4GQTD/Photo+17-12-19%2C+7+03+36+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Hanareya Ishidaya https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600090285417-9TC8WTZIOK9OVZPMHXJ0/Photo+17-12-19%2C+7+09+35+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Hanareya Ishidaya https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600090287310-MZ9E9EQKT6NUNMZG3Y9O/Photo+17-12-19%2C+7+16+29+pm.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Hanareya Ishidaya https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600090319607-6Z6AKDO5VMD5F48PJ7A6/Photo+17-12-19%2C+8+31+42+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Hanareya Ishidaya https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600090371420-PM1DBE6F7ED73XKCDL1P/Photo+18-12-19%2C+7+59+20+am.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Hanareya Ishidaya https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/onsenryokan/shizuoka-onsen-ryokan-seiryuso monthly 0.5 2025-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608714688462-HROLQVHYXK647RWP87N6/S001.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Seiryuso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1585823422310-FNCMI0CQRBG5VGCMRVVC/S035.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Seiryuso The gorgeous entrance to Seiryuso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1585823641791-OS6C0TL5U60QHRNBO943/S008.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Seiryuso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1585823643294-KOWI6HVPAHM4Z7LBK754/S036.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Seiryuso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1585823642183-6ZEWBEGAL51DA2Q33EL3/S009.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Seiryuso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1585823642557-FVA49F5OF3ACEJC7FD8B/S011.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Seiryuso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1585824670780-83MTTRATTR4NBV6PAMYV/S010.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Seiryuso - OUR OUTDOOR PRIVATE OPEN AIR ONSEN Located in our own mini little garden, we absolutely loved relaxing in this gorgeous onsen bath, and such a nice touch to have those wooden headrests. Divine! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1585824703843-CWJHEYZTQL5WF2NYUC72/S027.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Seiryuso - AN OUTDOOR HEATED ONSEN POOL (available all year round!) When I discovered this place, part of me couldn’t believe they had an all year round heated onsen pool but we still packed our swimsuits just in case… Let me tell you, IT IS DIVINE!! That Christmas it was surprisingly warm on Christmas Day but still cold enough to enjoy this pool and we had a blast just relaxing and swimming. Seriously we didn’t think there were any other guests in the Ryokan - it was so quiet! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1585823912621-92XW1LOLJW8F3IV9EZIY/S014.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Seiryuso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1585823912621-25JNHUV316I1YG9V82ZR/S020.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Seiryuso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1585823913770-IHFH5Q2W510FY8WV3SKS/S039.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Seiryuso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1585823913952-3SZ09ZIAD0H52FLLMHTL/S041.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Seiryuso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1585824571231-W0EU0AD3YQBZOJQZ9TH8/S018.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Seiryuso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1585824571247-78RUVGC1GVKQS8XAD1OS/S042.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Seiryuso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1585824572254-AWKVXHGOVUPIDK6RDD24/S043.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Seiryuso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1585824572100-8LSDPBLNZHU97BL29AQU/S051.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Seiryuso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1585824763828-GAWLNBVDS77ALD9GJ7EJ/S022.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Seiryuso https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1585824764023-2DRE8TKW3LR9EPQTR823/s050.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Seiryuso https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/onsenryokan/shizuoka-private-onsen-ishinoya monthly 0.5 2025-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608714311085-TSQ5VMXNAZFRU5J8WR0T/VGI002.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Villa Garden Ishinoya https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1581342958244-HDNVQHTOU8EXAE8R1A56/VG001.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Villa Garden Ishinoya - VIEWS LIKE THESE This view greeted me in the lobby as we awaited check in. It instantly entranced me, how picturesque, and quintessentially traditional Japanese it looked. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1581342993898-T5WZVLV0ZM1ID25PYX49/VGI032.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Villa Garden Ishinoya - THE GARDEN The Japanese Garden of Ishinoya is it’s star. So beautiful, colourful and showcases the craftmanship of traditional Japanese gardens. Can only imagine how stunning this would look in all the other seasons. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1581343020549-JTT38CLG3M1TJJN8CTMV/VGI010.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Villa Garden Ishinoya - OUR HINOKI CYPRESS ONSEN Quite possibly one of the largest private onsen baths I’ve had to myself. Gorgeously made, and just lovely to relax in. It was a lovely addition to our room and made our stay even more blissful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1581343056363-LQFXO0GCVO34U0UWFF77/VGI018.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Villa Garden Ishinoya - STEPS DOWN FROM OUR VILLA INTO THE GARDEN This was such a beautiful view to greet me as we walked to breakfast from our villa. It feels like you’re transported to another time and era of Japan’s history. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1581343828478-S81AKB71KT04UUNI7VFQ/VGI022.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Villa Garden Ishinoya - TOFU SOFT CREAM We have often stayed on the other side of Izu Nagaoka, so it was nice to explore “busier” parts of the town, and visit local businesses. We found this family run Tofu & Yuba store which had such delicious produce that hubby bought some of their fresh Yuba, and fried Tofu to snack on. Added bonus they have their own tofu soft cream, which of course hubby had to have, and I tried one too! IT WAS SOOO GOOD! btw hubby is a bit of a soft cream connoisseur - every Ryokan trip he has to have one from somewhere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1581343101486-RUZB9UZCQUY3TOUKT708/VGI016.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Villa Garden Ishinoya https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1581343343897-0ZTNTCPXB5TDCKWS5X1V/VGI007.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Villa Garden Ishinoya https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1581343164112-N8QD22P0XALLUNILGGLI/VGI024.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Villa Garden Ishinoya https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/onsenryokan/hakone-private-onsen-auratachibana monthly 0.5 2025-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608713666925-JGK3I7PY83WQ2RVR71SP/at05.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aura Tachibana https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608713798503-IAU9KR24GY07TDCEY4JY/at03.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aura Tachibana https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1581320711681-N36IV4AJTVUZPJVHXK2Z/at02.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aura Tachibana - OUR VIEW Unfortunately our view wasn’t very picturesque due to the stormy weather we experienced, however it was very nice to listen to the storm from the comfort of our covered balcony whilst soaking in our private onsen with views of Hakone’s townscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1581318540318-HJQ82TEWLP9AX780XWVZ/at019.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aura Tachibana - SEMI OPEN AIR PRIVATE ONSEN our room’s private onsen was located on the balcony with such silky, onsen water, considering the weather when we went, having our private onsen bath slightly enclosed was great, especially for privacy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608713884528-Y33UVKNH0F5JV7QL2JN4/at021.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aura Tachibana https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608713883881-JF062G9TCFHBN01IZ8P3/at013.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aura Tachibana https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608713937052-A1XNA0QIVO7TKXSJOOW6/at08.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aura Tachibana https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608713937052-5DGWO4U5XYXWUUYELNFV/at012.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Aura Tachibana https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/onsenryokan/hakone-private-onsen-hakoneginyu monthly 0.5 2025-02-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1578299391767-CVGXVX7ZVPYWXORFXBTN/12183704_10153044418106607_882573213817742687_o.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Hakone Ginyu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1578303322374-PM9C6HC96WZ2CNQFWM7O/hakone5.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Hakone Ginyu - BEAUTIFUL HAKONE View from the bridge just by the station so pretty! and the sound of the river rushing by - not a sound you hear in Tokyo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1578303012759-STUKOUA55C1YROE6KT1E/11225411_10153044418026607_8285593986927222178_o.jpg ONSEN RYOKAN - Hakone Ginyu - 2F: SORA ROOM Western Style We normally do Japanese futons & tatami floor but I think this was the only room they had left where we could also experience the lovely KOYO foliage. 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No matter the time of day, or the weather (unless it was an especially horrible storm or heacvy rain), or unless it was a cleaning day; Kawaraburo always had someone bathing in it Elderly locals would come together and have a chat, with others coming and going. 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So if you’re not comfortable being naked amidst strangers, stay in the small area of the bath with the high wall, otherwise glide around the corner of the wall and you’ll enter the main area of the mixed bath. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608710942020-54NCZET3UJ1FQVLA4XFA/Photo+31-7-20%2C+1+20+56+pm.jpg PUBLIC ONSENS - Sukayu https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/category/Kyushu monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/category/Tattoo+Friendly monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/category/Izu monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/category/Japan monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/category/Japan+Islands monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/category/Tottori+Prefecture monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/category/Aomori+Prefecture monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/category/Kagoshima+Prefecture monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/category/San%27in+Region monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/category/Shizuoka+Prefecture monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/category/Onsen monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/category/Honshu monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/category/Yakushima monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/category/Public+Onsen monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/category/Day+Trip monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/category/Chugoku+Region monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/category/Ryokan monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/category/Onsen+Town monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/tag/ocean+onsen monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/tag/river+onsen monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/tag/myownpersonaljapan monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/tag/explore+shizuoka monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/tag/tottori+prefecture monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/tag/chugoku+region monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/tag/ryokanwanderings monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/tag/unknownjapan monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/tag/shizuoka+prefecture monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/tag/ilovejapan monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/tag/izu+peninsula monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/tag/lifeinjapan monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/tag/honshu monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/tag/traveljapan monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/tag/misasa+onsen monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/tag/onsen+town monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/tag/japanadventures monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/tag/japantravels monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/tag/izu monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/tag/Japan monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/tag/travellingjapan monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/tag/Aomori+Prefecture monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/tag/nippon monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/tag/visitjapan monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/tag/livinginjapan monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/tag/Kagoshima+Prefecture monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/tag/japan+islands monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/tag/ocean monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/tag/Yakushima monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/tag/Public+Onsen monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/tag/discoverjapan monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/tag/shizuoka monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/tag/eating+in+japan monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/publiconsens/tag/Japanrevealed monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/aomori-prefecture daily 0.75 2024-04-16 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/aomori-prefecture/hirosaki monthly 0.5 2024-04-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609207155450-JAJ76PE9GDNWNB1PB5MK/hirosaki001.jpg AOMORI - Hirosaki City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609207334046-D584X7G0U3KZ14J9XRNT/hirosaki002.jpg AOMORI - Hirosaki City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609208021796-ASQVLRNQGKZL0BHKRBS5/hirosaki003.jpg AOMORI - Hirosaki City - KIKUFUJI’S いがめんち揚 Their most popular dish, pretty much fried squid “balls” - yummy and oh so tasty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609208137763-OLCPFQF20R3BS8DM8SSK/hirosaki004.jpg AOMORI - Hirosaki City - THE HOTATE & APPLE FRY We weren’t sure if the combination of hotate and hirosaki apples would work, but surprisingly delicious & refreshing even being deep fried. The juice/sweetness of the apple cuts through the oil used. (below, bottom right is the Kaiyaki Miso) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609208233858-NMATBM5HGTJ8Q4FJDY88/Photo+12-12-20%2C+8+11+48+pm.jpg AOMORI - Hirosaki City - hirosaki006 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609208260493-DJ0FH7I5FDA1YLK373YM/Photo+12-12-20%2C+8+30+37+pm.jpg AOMORI - Hirosaki City - hirosaki007 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609208233404-7NI9DZU37KB150S9JGVX/Photo+12-12-20%2C+8+22+24+pm.jpg AOMORI - Hirosaki City - hirosaki008 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609208259670-M365JPZ81HULM2GYN4RQ/Photo+12-12-20%2C+8+31+45+pm.jpg AOMORI - Hirosaki City - hirosaki009 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609209282503-HEUBLF3XENE1DOWA8AYV/hirosaki011 AOMORI - Hirosaki City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609209429604-FIB09EWAS82ELQ6CW5IH/Photo+13-12-20%2C+10+44+15+am.jpg AOMORI - Hirosaki City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609209473286-H0CZHQSS0VXH1FI216N9/Photo+13-12-20%2C+11+02+19+am.jpg AOMORI - Hirosaki City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609209457185-F9P8JCFOGOZULA21DE0S/Photo+13-12-20%2C+10+50+53+am.jpg AOMORI - Hirosaki City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609209458963-WBZYK23GOS52KWLID9UL/Photo+13-12-20%2C+11+01+57+am.jpg AOMORI - Hirosaki City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609209111124-8WK5TDULE9QWK0DUZV0J/hirosaki009 AOMORI - Hirosaki City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609209154278-ZJZ7QE3Z6FEO5I5KDF9V/hirosaki010.jpg AOMORI - Hirosaki City - HIROSAKI CASTLE The castle in its current location, it’s actually one of the corner turrets remaining and there’s one for each compass point (one of them below). However it’s not a full castle like those found in Matsumoto, Imabari etc. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609209799518-W8SVOSO725MDL93I2RJH/Photo+13-12-20%2C+12+01+17+pm.jpg AOMORI - Hirosaki City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609209737164-70WCSITZ2J9W4DUY53XT/Photo+13-12-20%2C+11+22+08+am.jpg AOMORI - Hirosaki City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609209766782-80CC7Q78MJYKAC7UCWP0/Photo+13-12-20%2C+11+35+26+am.jpg AOMORI - Hirosaki City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609209799109-LG6V3Z1TTBSB7F5KNHDP/Photo+13-12-20%2C+11+35+40+am.jpg AOMORI - Hirosaki City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609210130337-CCWU89936S79OL1LRDZ6/Photo+13-12-20%2C+12+51+09+pm.jpg AOMORI - Hirosaki City - PEPE’S KITCHEN After a morning, walking in the snow - a perfect lunch spot is this delicious burger joint. 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The stand out gem was actually the dark orange choclate ganache tart - DIVINE! I could have had 10 more of them! (obviously hubby and I were going to try more than the apple options!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609210667087-PVMYHEGAZFYHRLQLRMOR/hirosaki014.jpg AOMORI - Hirosaki City - BE EASY BREWING So if you are a craft beer lover (I’m not, hubby is) you will want to check out Be Easy Brewing. We wanted to have a meal there but unfortunately with Corona, the taproom is closed until further notice however you can buy beer takeaway (which hubby did) and apparently they are available in 45 prefectures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609210618841-069J5SP1EN7Z0RZJ4GBH/hirosaki013.jpg AOMORI - Hirosaki City https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/aomori-prefecture/hakkoda monthly 0.5 2024-04-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608773241325-TF8NGFS90IJJ812F9WPY/Photo+31-7-20%2C+9+58+02+am.jpg AOMORI - Hakkoda Mountains https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1604234082337-99XBYYYGELXFBEDV43BW/Photo+31-7-20%2C+9+57+37+am.jpg AOMORI - Hakkoda Mountains https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1604234281897-D4461Y0Z626LBX69QLJ2/Photo+31-7-20%2C+10+04+17+am.jpg AOMORI - Hakkoda Mountains - THE MAIN “TREK” a 30 min or 1 hour route around the top of Hakkoda, quite easy with beautiful views of the mountain range, and natural surroundings. There are longer duckboard paths to explore but unfortunately we didn’t have the time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1604234195503-GABQYMIKJ65JG7A0BAYA/Photo+31-7-20%2C+10+37+02+am.jpg AOMORI - Hakkoda Mountains https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600782870910-W3TBGDV6VLJ8SJUFEOJZ/hakkoda.jpg AOMORI - Hakkoda Mountains - PRETTY LITTLE VALLEYS We missed the wildflowers of Spring, but the tiny blooms of yellow were still very pretty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608773303828-RPRYN8WDMWEDBKZLWQ3A/Photo+31-7-20%2C+10+04+02+am.jpg AOMORI - Hakkoda Mountains https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600783259953-RM5FHH4G60H0B0CA8KYV/Photo+31-7-20%2C+10+35+02+am.jpg AOMORI - Hakkoda Mountains https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600783212771-B0KZNN1K3H24U6U17A0H/Photo+31-7-20%2C+9+56+13+am.jpg AOMORI - Hakkoda Mountains https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600783257405-06N0HBXLYM8BFZ0WIZF0/Photo+31-7-20%2C+10+30+18+am.jpg AOMORI - Hakkoda Mountains https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1604234926337-4Z2WLT2U1O3GH5RHN2QA/Photo+31-7-20%2C+9+42+10+am.jpg AOMORI - Hakkoda Mountains - HAKKODA ROPEWAY If you’re not a skier/snowboarder, catch the ropeway to see the snow monsters in winter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600783051686-TKLVFX0I2BMTZ37ETPR2/hakkodamountain AOMORI - Hakkoda Mountains https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/aomori-prefecture/oirasetowada monthly 0.5 2024-04-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1604230256030-RDRGJHW5S0RJ2GLFCK89/Photo+29-7-20%2C+1+31+39+pm.jpg AOMORI - Oirase Gorge & Towada-ko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608772780731-PD8DE8ED789XO8DRJ3PZ/Photo+30-7-20%2C+10+29+55+am.jpg AOMORI - Oirase Gorge & Towada-ko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608772774253-RR9FL6GCWK7OCOOO3WCC/Photo+30-7-20%2C+10+45+55+am.jpg AOMORI - Oirase Gorge & Towada-ko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608772810737-JLCSUL7OUBBU04QZFH1R/Photo+30-7-20%2C+11+22+39+am.jpg AOMORI - Oirase Gorge & Towada-ko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608772816972-T4A07SGSHKC30NS232IA/Photo+30-7-20%2C+11+55+07+am.jpg AOMORI - Oirase Gorge & Towada-ko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1604232329952-NQRXKX810491056WCAWJ/Photo+30-7-20%2C+11+10+02+am.jpg AOMORI - Oirase Gorge & Towada-ko - THE MOSS OF OIRASE Was entranced by this unusual moss and foliage covering the rocks of Oirase. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600782237422-11OGIXVEOG89UCM1JVW7/oirasegorge AOMORI - Oirase Gorge & Towada-ko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600782459033-P6ZRPFVT20F9MYWNS08A/Photo+30-7-20%2C+1+05+17+pm.jpg AOMORI - Oirase Gorge & Towada-ko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600782600398-5V068AN4X1JWKVYU58B4/Photo+30-7-20%2C+10+45+44+am.jpg AOMORI - Oirase Gorge & Towada-ko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600782647667-PTD3EHWSF361UFQCPIAR/Photo+30-7-20%2C+10+50+11+am.jpg AOMORI - Oirase Gorge & Towada-ko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600782532994-G7ATACH2FGGXX5B0V5MI/Photo+30-7-20%2C+10+18+39+am.jpg AOMORI - Oirase Gorge & Towada-ko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600781915876-W6BTJS28TLIITZHWRL4R/Lake+Towada.jpg AOMORI - Oirase Gorge & Towada-ko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1604233695418-VD002DSGA1YQAYZHOMBN/towadaapplepie.jpg AOMORI - Oirase Gorge & Towada-ko - APPLE PIE DELIGHT The perfect afternoon snack by the lake. All they have is apple pie, coffee and tea… kinda wish they had wine or even some local cider! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600782060821-TS7BQLVLADI9MELLACTM/Photo+30-7-20%2C+3+51+53+pm.jpg AOMORI - Oirase Gorge & Towada-ko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600782059749-DJ2A1JHISS2KHMUGG74I/Photo+30-7-20%2C+3+54+10+pm.jpg AOMORI - Oirase Gorge & Towada-ko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600782085747-D1NOPLROOA7OOYE0JXLB/Photo+29-7-20%2C+1+43+17+pm.jpg AOMORI - Oirase Gorge & Towada-ko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600782090644-ZNKU36LNL4CFXLZAC019/Photo+29-7-20%2C+1+58+55+pm.jpg AOMORI - Oirase Gorge & Towada-ko https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/aomori-prefecture/aomoricity monthly 0.5 2024-04-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608772093099-5HGT0TWZYHD1J4KGPL1O/Photo+28-7-20%2C+6+48+59+pm.jpg AOMORI - Aomori City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1604206376848-0FTC378YJHRRVCIYUHC2/Photo+26-7-20%2C+1+10+53+pm.jpg AOMORI - Aomori City The red frame of the Nebuta Museum Wa Rasse, the A-factory of Aomori City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600780675565-2YPQZCCVKQRA9Q0QTM8F/nebuta001.jpg AOMORI - Aomori City - THE CRAFTMANSHIP OF NEBUTA Inside the Nebuta Musuem Wa Rasse are various headpieces from throughout the years by various famed Nebuta artists. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600780766132-OB5FNRVEGZR2K5MM1JOM/nebuta002 AOMORI - Aomori City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600780987744-ZCTVFZNHKKDJ7MCVK3E1/Photo+26-7-20%2C+1+46+40+pm.jpg AOMORI - Aomori City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600780963839-2Z88B6CLNNPTCG9I2K51/Photo+26-7-20%2C+1+31+53+pm.jpg AOMORI - Aomori City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600780963825-V5UBB1774WGM2RXJA98L/Photo+26-7-20%2C+1+31+42+pm.jpg AOMORI - Aomori City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600780990774-5OO54LGMCDHE9L9DTANW/Photo+26-7-20%2C+1+47+47+pm.jpg AOMORI - Aomori City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1604211382775-NM1PSE0NZNFWIHDJQIKX/Photo+26-7-20%2C+1+37+02+pm.jpg AOMORI - Aomori City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608772158206-CXST0E61MBS4NTP65KD4/Photo+26-7-20%2C+1+37+20+pm.jpg AOMORI - Aomori City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600781204996-7U9G6S6FMY4ASG142406/Photo+28-7-20%2C+11+12+44+am.jpg AOMORI - Aomori City - HIROTA SHRINE During the summer, there are many sights of Nebuta craftmanship decorating Aomori City. With the festival cancelled, we were delighted to discover this local shrine decorated with gorgeous koi paper lanterns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600781404206-KER2EIVPNXPKA4UKRPPI/Photo+28-7-20%2C+11+11+24+am.jpg AOMORI - Aomori City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600781410271-IELPPCC2QIZCB4RF77FD/Photo+28-7-20%2C+11+01+53+am.jpg AOMORI - Aomori City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600781426219-OZLCZQJ96P460D35MQF3/Photo+28-7-20%2C+11+14+14+am.jpg AOMORI - Aomori City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1604207436758-YWBE842AE4X7H47D52JL/Photo+26-7-20%2C+7+26+28+pm.jpg AOMORI - Aomori City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1604207430259-8E7F3BXZPY2HDSWU48FA/Photo+26-7-20%2C+7+24+28+pm.jpg AOMORI - Aomori City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1600781536941-G2A6JJ4T3UTY6GPZF2AG/aomoriciderjpg AOMORI - Aomori City - AOMORI SPECIALITIES Aomori is famed for its apples, which means cider production is done well! You can enjoy cider tasting at the A-factory which is your one stop shop for all things apple related! Due to its proximity to the ocean, seafood is an absolute must in Aomori! and we indeed stuffed our faces! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1604206536427-92Z684X1X9BF6BORNL74/Photo+26-7-20%2C+12+54+35+pm.jpg AOMORI - Aomori City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1604206725833-827R8P7E92UHN9JBMAJJ/Photo+26-7-20%2C+12+16+25+pm.jpg AOMORI - Aomori City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1604206720862-WSWM9HLU6GA00PL2DQ9A/Photo+26-7-20%2C+12+47+31+pm.jpg AOMORI - Aomori City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1604206607805-1G3LB9H56CUTYI9RWL7Y/Photo+26-7-20%2C+12+32+40+pm.jpg AOMORI - Aomori City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1604206601940-76DYHYD6KUC5PXGI6P7K/Photo+26-7-20%2C+12+33+32+pm.jpg AOMORI - Aomori City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1604207275590-D60HL6B12MXQFJUSBVB1/Photo+27-7-20%2C+1+26+12+pm.jpg AOMORI - Aomori City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1604207274390-NW8W095B7FHMIEX4F8YI/Photo+27-7-20%2C+1+15+39+pm.jpg AOMORI - Aomori City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1604207291884-4S42GYEM2HF5UXPAHHGR/Photo+27-7-20%2C+1+26+36+pm.jpg AOMORI - Aomori City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1604207375875-F9XZ5NSE4Y4A2KG5OM2P/Photo+27-7-20%2C+7+50+36+pm.jpg AOMORI - Aomori City - SANKYU SUSHI A play on the kanji of 3 - san and 9 - kyu… SANKYU ie THANK YOU sushi is a gorgeous little gem hidden away in the backstreets away from the main shopping area. They are particularly known for their maki rolls which are rolled absolutely STUFFED with fresh seafood and a thin layer of rice. Take a look at the photos below to see the stuffed maki rolls… all that uni and ikura… *drooling * Honestly I could have eaten here every night! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1604207610673-P8DIO59IA5B0EK09LGC5/Photo+27-7-20%2C+8+32+16+pm.jpg AOMORI - Aomori City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1604207540073-4G2NTXDWQFD38ZMY3V1Q/Photo+27-7-20%2C+7+48+43+pm.jpg AOMORI - Aomori City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1604207541560-DB172N2GJO70T3LQWFVL/Photo+27-7-20%2C+7+52+59+pm.jpg AOMORI - Aomori City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1604207569747-L3O8ETVGQ3PZ59XIFIY9/Photo+27-7-20%2C+7+57+37+pm.jpg AOMORI - Aomori City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1604207604503-2F1ARC994Z94U3GU4X5Q/Photo+27-7-20%2C+8+10+50+pm.jpg AOMORI - Aomori City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1604207574989-4X3NYXRSHW7IIU7QDE6A/Photo+27-7-20%2C+8+03+44+pm.jpg AOMORI - Aomori City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1604207605118-TINTSXBZ4062R8I4VGX7/Photo+27-7-20%2C+8+26+19+pm.jpg AOMORI - Aomori City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1604207625418-HHOY2V3IP9L7J5JBHB9H/Photo+27-7-20%2C+8+32+05+pm.jpg AOMORI - Aomori City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1604207892410-2ZQI38GUFG2FZN4N23OC/Photo+28-7-20%2C+1+20+24+pm.jpg AOMORI - Aomori City - TENJUN A twist on the typical tempura, this local restaurant delivers some delicious tempura, and then halfway through your meal, the staff will come and aburi (blowtorch!) your remaining tempura, and the taste, texture utterly changes, a tad crisper with this hint of smokiness! We loved it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1604207969665-IHPNB3KIBCVWEBILHBZB/Photo+28-7-20%2C+1+11+10+pm.jpg AOMORI - Aomori City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1604207968767-87HZYWZMFXE46BSWT74X/Photo+28-7-20%2C+1+44+53+pm.jpg AOMORI - Aomori City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1604208074813-IRTLSRCPB8UEB760OJEI/Photo+28-7-20%2C+12+18+12+pm.jpg AOMORI - Aomori City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1604208098808-WQPF901CVEH9PQEZWERK/Photo+28-7-20%2C+12+46+19+pm.jpg AOMORI - Aomori City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1604208081445-R27ZO9Q6EITO9FKQTK3S/Photo+28-7-20%2C+12+18+22+pm.jpg AOMORI - Aomori City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1604208272113-GTRQQ1DAXAM752UNCOIW/Photo+28-7-20%2C+5+55+49+pm.jpg AOMORI - Aomori City - AOMORI TOURIST CENTER Located at Aomori Bay is this giant triangle monolith, (not technically a pyramid-no square base) which you can easily spot from the city streets. It apparently has an impressive viewing deck on the top but we didn’t go, as there is a fee. However it’s a good place to purchase omiyage, try the apple pies and see local groups hosting activities. Behind it lies a lovely wide boardwalk promenade, perfect to view sunset and have an early evening walk which we did one night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1604208383543-YL7MTUOLTF4CMXX1KXV8/Photo+28-7-20%2C+6+51+41+pm.jpg AOMORI - Aomori City https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/aomori-prefecture/category/Staycations monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/aomori-prefecture/category/Japan monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/aomori-prefecture/category/Tohoku monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/aomori-prefecture/category/Aomori+Prefecture monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/aomori-prefecture/tag/aomori+prefecture monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/aomori-prefecture/tag/explorejapan monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/aomori-prefecture/tag/travelingjapan monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/aomori-prefecture/tag/towada monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/aomori-prefecture/tag/staycations monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/aomori-prefecture/tag/ryokanwanderings monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/aomori-prefecture/tag/weekend+staycations monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/aomori-prefecture/tag/oirase+gorge monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/aomori-prefecture/tag/aomori monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/aomori-prefecture/tag/unknownjapan monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/aomori-prefecture/tag/tohoku monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/aomori-prefecture/tag/aomoringo monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/aomori-prefecture/tag/ilovejapan monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/aomori-prefecture/tag/hakkoda monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/aomori-prefecture/tag/lifeinjapan monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/aomori-prefecture/tag/amazingaomori monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/aomori-prefecture/tag/nature monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/aomori-prefecture/tag/relaxation monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/aomori-prefecture/tag/explorejpn monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/aomori-prefecture/tag/hirosaki monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/aomori-prefecture/tag/hiking monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/aomori-prefecture/tag/staycation monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/aomori-prefecture/tag/travellingjapan monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/aomori-prefecture/tag/privateonsen monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/aomori-prefecture/tag/outdoors monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/aomori-prefecture/tag/discoverjapan monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/aomori-prefecture/tag/japanrevealed monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/aomori-prefecture/tag/oirase monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/aomori-prefecture/tag/apples monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/aomori-prefecture/tag/lake+towada monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/shizuoka-prefecture daily 0.75 2024-02-03 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/shizuoka-prefecture/izuokada monthly 0.5 2024-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614678073707-F3DWPT2JI1RATMU36UPH/Photo+25-2-21%2C+12+08+09+pm.jpg SHIZUOKA - Izu Okada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614678136234-CCSLI0QI7EZXNJN9TNWV/Photo+25-2-21%2C+1+09+22+pm.jpg SHIZUOKA - Izu Okada - WELCOME TO OKADA Established in 1985, Okada has a lovely traditional Japanese interior with tatami sitting areas, or table options. Numerous washi art hangs on the walls and is also available to purchase individually as washi sheets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614678235982-Q63MDZUG81HMHZKLMIFB/Photo+25-2-21%2C+1+03+44+pm.jpg SHIZUOKA - Izu Okada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614678234023-SCN60A02Q34NWYU8HKLE/Photo+25-2-21%2C+11+36+45+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Izu Okada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614678288891-FAHMSE2MAODADP96VUTE/Photo+25-2-21%2C+11+34+33+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Izu Okada - DELICIOUS CRAB! A serious feast to be had, when these are in season! At first you might not think there’s a lot of meat in them, but I now understand when in Japanese supermarkets those long crab sticks that look almost too perfect to be real come from! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614678420937-WK8OLJWKUW11VMJ7HPTA/Photo+25-2-21%2C+11+45+40+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Izu Okada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614678437716-C80N493OQ5M44NLSOUD0/Photo+25-2-21%2C+11+57+46+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Izu Okada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614678440445-AXOCHZQIJ5X7WJKOUOI4/Photo+25-2-21%2C+12+01+09+pm.jpg SHIZUOKA - Izu Okada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614678418804-4K3UNBPS6P4FHRVIM5W9/Photo+25-2-21%2C+11+55+24+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Izu Okada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614678529404-BSD1TZXT5XQ4C6OMOR9J/Photo+25-2-21%2C+12+32+52+pm.jpg SHIZUOKA - Izu Okada - TEMPURA CRAB & TEISHOKU Okada’s banquet and special dishes like the crab (tempura, boiled etc), the steamed red snapper and huge sashimi platter are utterly delicious and perfect for a large group, however if it’s just you and one other, never fear their teishoku dishes (below) are just as filling and delicious. There are various teishoku options available, sashimi, tempura, steamed fish etc all coming with various side dishes and of course miso soup, rice & pickles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614678626246-L3YYEIA3127P6AM28CMY/Photo+25-2-21%2C+12+09+36+pm.jpg SHIZUOKA - Izu Okada https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614678625550-UCZQH487QM1UGLLSMRTU/Photo+25-2-21%2C+12+10+32+pm.jpg SHIZUOKA - Izu Okada https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/shizuoka-prefecture/minamiizu monthly 0.5 2024-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614669669162-AEXAAD4KK89CMJPKFN6U/Photo+25-2-21%2C+7+44+14+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Minami Izu Cherry Blossoms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614669778458-5CVLGC1OBAMM5WINYW2B/Photo+25-2-21%2C+8+16+08+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Minami Izu Cherry Blossoms - WILD NANOHANA & MINAMI NO SAKURA The riverbed of the Aono River stretches just over 4km and both sides are generally lined with these beautiful wild Minami no Sakura. Some areas have more nanohana then others, but regardless it’s just truly beautiful specially with the onsen steam from Shimogamo Onsen town rising above (see photos below) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614669926791-SG5VF939L0N0XY2A7LIU/Photo+25-2-21%2C+7+42+17+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Minami Izu Cherry Blossoms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614669953736-44WDPHFLOHNP78NFY139/Photo+25-2-21%2C+7+43+33+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Minami Izu Cherry Blossoms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614669955313-EJN2DTSTFFBN8HD7Z8NE/Photo+25-2-21%2C+7+47+58+am+%281%29.jpg SHIZUOKA - Minami Izu Cherry Blossoms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614669930930-OS6PVNEFAYRPVVR6A3L4/Photo+25-2-21%2C+7+26+54+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Minami Izu Cherry Blossoms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614670058843-MLF6395VEF8CE6NGI8YG/Photo+25-2-21%2C+8+23+13+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Minami Izu Cherry Blossoms - WANDERING THIS WILD BEAUTY You can reach the riverbed and sasa grasses at various points in the area through steps leading down or you can simply enjoy the walking path above to meander through this beautiful setting (see the photos below) as locals cycle past you on the way to their daily life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614670382978-FD5EQIBK4DSP56OB7JAP/Photo+25-2-21%2C+7+41+31+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Minami Izu Cherry Blossoms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614670383875-MNZF10OCSUFJXPAW1GS5/Photo+25-2-21%2C+8+09+37+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Minami Izu Cherry Blossoms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614670424287-MDF6K84Y6V5EMBHSYPMJ/Photo+25-2-21%2C+8+25+38+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Minami Izu Cherry Blossoms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614670428351-NYWGHKHTVC1XHWXLQW06/Photo+25-2-21%2C+8+29+38+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Minami Izu Cherry Blossoms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614670617864-5QM09LRGSCCG44AF8N6Y/Photo+25-2-21%2C+8+11+47+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Minami Izu Cherry Blossoms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614670729008-Y9CRRR8P2Y9R4T6T4QYY/Photo+25-2-21%2C+8+01+16+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Minami Izu Cherry Blossoms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614670733348-HYPPGZD1VJ3CX55MPDOO/Photo+25-2-21%2C+8+27+44+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Minami Izu Cherry Blossoms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614670814284-BBRU9BM9EB853T1LG46F/Photo+25-2-21%2C+6+06+31+pm.jpg SHIZUOKA - Minami Izu Cherry Blossoms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614670934948-MVL6PRS064M4R5JU394L/Photo+25-2-21%2C+9+17+30+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Minami Izu Cherry Blossoms - A NANOHANA FIELD Roughly about 30mins walk from the Minami no Sakura is a random field of Nanohana, juxtaposed against a backdrop of bubble-era Japanese buildings on one side, and mountains to the other. We were a bit early in the season, but you could see the later cherry blossoms waiting to bloom. Apparently in summer, the nanohana field becomes a sunflower field. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614671049454-LSDF8NOH4BVGMYOTFF3U/Photo+25-2-21%2C+8+55+22+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Minami Izu Cherry Blossoms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614671053871-1OMRHZL0RLE0MPXBZ0LF/Photo+25-2-21%2C+9+16+54+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Minami Izu Cherry Blossoms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614671033588-V0LBGYI6O6SKOSRUYV7H/Photo+25-2-21%2C+8+54+52+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Minami Izu Cherry Blossoms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614671030084-XI9CQZFMZPGDF0S50RP5/Photo+25-2-21%2C+8+55+18+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Minami Izu Cherry Blossoms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614671123198-OH1VAF1SAYYSVHFC4JZX/Photo+25-2-21%2C+8+54+23+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Minami Izu Cherry Blossoms https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/shizuoka-prefecture/kawazu monthly 0.5 2024-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614667036389-S9QLXET68C9113AG0HJQ/kawazuzakura001 SHIZUOKA - Enjoying Kawazu-Zakura https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614667474424-XDP1OS0QCJY60XJ2W3Q8/Photo+23-2-21%2C+1+06+10+pm+%282%29.jpg SHIZUOKA - Enjoying Kawazu-Zakura - KAWAZU ZAKURA The earliest blooming sakura trees in Japan are known as Kawazu Zakura. Distinguished by their slightly darker shade of pink and slightly larger petals , they are thought to be a hybrid of “Oshima-Zakura” and “Kanhi-Zakura.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614667612194-HGUKVRZCUG3YA0HX8ND3/Photo+23-2-21%2C+1+10+12+pm.jpg SHIZUOKA - Enjoying Kawazu-Zakura https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614667581110-004026KAJLISL9CCRSU9/Photo+23-2-21%2C+1+09+41+pm.jpg SHIZUOKA - Enjoying Kawazu-Zakura https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614667586817-0VTSCAZHWUCTGKO8F277/Photo+23-2-21%2C+1+01+34+pm+%281%29.jpg SHIZUOKA - Enjoying Kawazu-Zakura https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614667617183-5WTT4Z4029FDHK1C17P9/Photo+23-2-21%2C+1+12+12+pm.jpg SHIZUOKA - Enjoying Kawazu-Zakura https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614667811171-Y1XIGP04LAXI7VTFGK76/Photo+24-2-21%2C+7+43+39+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Enjoying Kawazu-Zakura https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614667813915-S268Q9GR4TIZDRHYN4GG/Photo+24-2-21%2C+7+41+07+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Enjoying Kawazu-Zakura https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614667850361-S2J7UFDFPXBL04E1RLTI/Photo+24-2-21%2C+7+47+24+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Enjoying Kawazu-Zakura https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614667847290-XUA886IYLCN4XXJZKSF2/Photo+24-2-21%2C+7+49+35+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Enjoying Kawazu-Zakura https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614668375237-6Q70H5MF48L3TUDME60P/Photo+26-2-21%2C+9+52+54+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Enjoying Kawazu-Zakura - DECORATED STONES Throughout the Kawazu area especially it seems anywhere there’s cherry blossoms, there are these adorable painted stones with famous Japanese pop culture/anime characters. I found a whole bunch but my favourite is always Totoro. Randomly though this wasn’t there the day before, and I saw children playing with them, so I assume they get moved around a lot! Found a pikachu, daruma, baikin man, etc as well as I explored. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614668614232-GSY8JN1R49PY1TPHQ7TP/Photo+23-2-21%2C+12+54+17+pm.jpg SHIZUOKA - Enjoying Kawazu-Zakura https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614667953432-NBDHWBV7NDTOYTL8IZYF/kawazuzakura002 SHIZUOKA - Enjoying Kawazu-Zakura - MORNING WALKS To be honest I never like doing day trips if the travel is over a certain amount of time (even though you easily can for Kawazu from Tokyo), I adore leisurely exploring an area for at least 1-3 nights depending on location, which gave me the perfect opportunity to enjoy an early morning walk amidst the blossoms with no one there then head back for a delightful morning soak in my onsen ryokan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614668128203-X9SW6PY9IAA24PU1X2KO/Photo+24-2-21%2C+7+56+02+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Enjoying Kawazu-Zakura https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614668109555-AQXQNOHZ6BNRIYCC1K7Y/Photo+24-2-21%2C+7+54+15+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Enjoying Kawazu-Zakura https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614668144864-218TISLY4WWWX8A02AU7/Photo+24-2-21%2C+7+56+36+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Enjoying Kawazu-Zakura https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614668155864-NUSI675G22CSRYVMYPY0/Photo+24-2-21%2C+7+57+32+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Enjoying Kawazu-Zakura https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614668785819-EGLV5ZOXU3A71R0PA4R0/Photo+24-2-21%2C+7+56+05+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Enjoying Kawazu-Zakura https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614668923860-HGNT6LW63ZCUI9M21R9F/Photo+26-2-21%2C+8+48+29+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Enjoying Kawazu-Zakura - THE FIRST KAWAZU ZAKURA The original tree actually lies on a private property (be respectful don’t enter!!) and is over 60 years old. You can see already that the tree was waning when I visited in what was meant to be peak bloom time. It is said that the original tree came from a seed grown by a local farmer who wanted to give the beauty of the cherry blossom tree to Kawazu. Not entirely sure though if they knew it would be a hybrid type. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614668489982-D2BLA17AGTEEGAJ97ET6/Photo+26-2-21%2C+8+46+57+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Enjoying Kawazu-Zakura https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614669055005-K6NUVGWIU458FVV5825W/Photo+9-12-20%2C+1+15+09+pm.jpg SHIZUOKA - Enjoying Kawazu-Zakura - IZU KAISEN DONBURIYA Near the station is the popular Izu Kaisen Donburiya which as the name suggests has hearty seafood (from the Izu peninsula) rice bowls and other delicious teishoku sets. Perfect for filling that hungry stomach after exploring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614669139063-29BTI36569PJBSRQ8LH5/Photo+8-12-20%2C+12+30+03+pm.jpg SHIZUOKA - Enjoying Kawazu-Zakura https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1614669137760-CWEDQEI1HV6OPNX8HQT9/Photo+9-12-20%2C+1+13+26+pm.jpg SHIZUOKA - Enjoying Kawazu-Zakura https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1615347603429-Y1C5BLHBFR96OWWR5VSY/Photo+16-12-19%2C+4+32+53+pm.jpg SHIZUOKA - Enjoying Kawazu-Zakura - DELMONICA CAFE & RECORDS If you feel like a sweet treat or perhaps more a home cooked fare, head to Delmonica Cafe & Records a short walk away. We actually stumbled upon this sweet place our first time in Kawazu when we were having a ryokan staycation. The owner has some serious record love going on, was just fun to discover some music gems in the place and have a yummy spider! (ice cream soda) NB. no website presence https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1615347509023-TRJ96QW15I5MEVGLFFZF/Photo+10-3-21%2C+12+33+09+pm.jpg SHIZUOKA - Enjoying Kawazu-Zakura this picture does not belong to me, I couldn’t find my version - so this is from a google search https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/shizuoka-prefecture/shizuoka monthly 0.5 2024-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1608716826395-PG7Q7T6JBCTZBW6DWJVJ/Photo+17-1-20%2C+10+49+47+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Shizuoka Overview https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1586081544676-EYHXVV3UR4L2HPWP9QG1/Photo+21-12-19%2C+10+35+48+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Shizuoka Overview - Did you know that besides Kyoto, the only geisha school is in Izu Nagaoka? Was lucky to meet this beautiful lady on one of my trips and here her talk about the Izu Nagaoka school. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1586081691629-Y2VT046I2W6V1W3J10XK/Photo+21-12-19%2C+10+34+07+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Shizuoka Overview https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1586081658112-AO7T50TL4WKNUX1QFFAX/Photo+21-12-19%2C+10+40+10+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Shizuoka Overview https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1586081742840-CFQYTQ4QM25GCI3IEJU2/Photo+21-12-19%2C+10+40+53+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Shizuoka Overview https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1586081738476-7251VZXPU3GWZDMXD722/Photo+21-12-19%2C+10+42+28+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Shizuoka Overview https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1586081833275-11BDN1Q9FHL6WW0JV84H/Photo+21-12-19%2C+10+58+07+am.jpg SHIZUOKA - Shizuoka Overview - Views from the terrace and sipping delicious matcha That’s Fuji-san hiding behind the clouds. She’s shy. Mount Fuji is always referred to as a ‘she’, as to the Japanese she’s a mountain goddess. 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Discovered over 300 years ago and named for the river that flows through the area; initially the town and its onsen were only allowed to be visited and used by monks and visiting daimyo (lords), however today it is a popular weekend destination from Tokyo for those seeking a little getaway. In ancient times, the west bank of the river held the only hot spring which was called Taki Onsen until later when the hot spring Fujiwara Onsen was discovered on the east bank. Today these two hot springs are collectively known as Kinugawa Onsen and are the two sources of onsen water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609340431221-TIEDO8RFN8A4OICQ53TQ/kinugawaonsen002 TOCHIGI - Kinugawa Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609340493101-MHDVJTXTPXEY2641GHOF/Photo+24-12-20%2C+2+21+06+pm.jpg TOCHIGI - Kinugawa Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609340489538-0AYRSW754WX24PG8GMI9/Photo+24-12-20%2C+2+25+20+pm.jpg TOCHIGI - Kinugawa Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609340983830-YN7XNL3E3DG3LUWKB4LT/Photo+24-12-20%2C+2+31+13+pm.jpg TOCHIGI - Kinugawa Onsen - ENJOY THE TOWN Like most onsen towns, make sure to enjoy the town’s free public onsen footbath right outside the station before or after your travels, and browse the many omiyage shops to bring back your favourite treats and souvenirs. For those who appreciate the history and have a love of trains, Kinugawa Onsen Station will see some gems of steam trains arrive. The steam train is a special sightseeing train that generally is only available on the weekends and public holidays. There are 3 daily return services on these days, each of which lasts around 35 minutes. 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So dinners we went for other cuisine, Steakhouse Enya was a great little fix for those wishing some tasty steaks, addictive garlic rice and some very nice homemade soup. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1712830295430-FP0RZZ6ER9OLJGNVCN4R/IMG_0645.JPG TOCHIGI - Dinner in Nikko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1712830289424-3R9GXWZ93DN7EW76HDW1/IMG_0642.JPG TOCHIGI - Dinner in Nikko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1712830302955-8A1764TPQD1RSH32TV5I/IMG_0644.JPG TOCHIGI - Dinner in Nikko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/28fcdd20-fc1e-48d6-9fc3-19582c4f5182/IMG_0649.JPG TOCHIGI - Dinner in Nikko - TRATTORIA GIGLI We love Italian food & Italy in general (probably the country we’ve visited the most together. In Japan you can find these amazing Italian restaurants run by local Japanese where the food is divine. Most of them have spent time working and living in Italy, learning the cuisine. Some of the best Italian we’ve had in Japan is in the most random places, like Hirosaki in Aomori and on Yakushima Island in Kagoshima. Trattori Gigli is a lovely small family run restaurant, you feel like you’re eating in their house! It had already got points on our list because they made had pasta dishes using pasta other than spaghetti (Japan uses too much spaghetti). A small menu, but all are done well, we love a good ragu & the sauce was perfect and if they have burrata cheese on the menu, you can bet we’re ordering it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1712830463389-VP0F4SPWHBUD3TFMLH7S/IMG_0646.JPG TOCHIGI - Dinner in Nikko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1712830472906-BNI75MAVAL5CJWN3T2X4/IMG_0647.JPG TOCHIGI - Dinner in Nikko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1712830464274-FZ1LOL1ME2H8CLOB0LWF/IMG_0648.JPG TOCHIGI - Dinner in Nikko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1712830757117-4TABTQI4GNENYOEEI3S9/IMG_0640.JPG TOCHIGI - Dinner in Nikko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1712830757268-8O4XO2Q6AQK5JZOL827T/IMG_0637.JPG TOCHIGI - Dinner in Nikko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1712830769116-QTPS06GXO3ZEZAKSDI7W/IMG_0639.JPG TOCHIGI - 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おうちカフエ島じかん https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621938462835-AISJ7J7RPOS7J2CL3XWP/Photo+11-7-20%2C+3+20+03+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - おうちカフエ島じかん - おうちカフエ島じかん The entrance to this sweet little place. We weren’t entirely sure if it was open and if this was the place we would be eating, as we knew of the outdoor area, or even if we were in the right area, at the right property?! Let me tell you, its a little nerve-wracking to enter a stranger’s personal home garden, yell out ‘sumimasen’ to the open front door and hope that you’re in the right place hahaha! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621938607383-9URW15NVD7P3S7TNNAUQ/Photo+11-7-20%2C+2+43+55+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - おうちカフエ島じかん https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621938602141-BFK0RVOREKUK763WOXIG/Photo+11-7-20%2C+2+51+19+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - おうちカフエ島じかん https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621938618534-069SOCM5T8UXBTEYXARN/Photo+11-7-20%2C+3+00+11+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - おうちカフエ島じかん https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621938807134-APWSZGJ97K1RSMXNOVEW/Photo+11-7-20%2C+2+06+55+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - おうちカフエ島じかん https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621938954074-BDRYQVXAQY6HXEDIIDK2/Photo+11-7-20%2C+2+06+28+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - おうちカフエ島じかん https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621938975324-2SJXYWRURSZ4IAH84G1G/Photo+11-7-20%2C+3+18+11+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - おうちカフエ島じかん https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621938967207-OEJSE2S3L9G8ZIQI4121/Photo+11-7-20%2C+3+17+58+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - おうちカフエ島じかん https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/kagoshima-prefecture/tokunoshima monthly 0.5 2024-04-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621761119422-LS6MH1MM8LPSQ3E98YQB/Photo+11-7-20%2C+7+28+53+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621819579597-04U55D36KAR0G9RBUV9S/Photo+10-7-20%2C+2+28+55+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621818934739-DOEK8A85EGOACEPPP4XH/Photo+10-7-20%2C+2+21+26+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621818910170-NQREMS6HW77REC8V3590/Photo+10-7-20%2C+1+53+02+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621818910564-X1VGDG3VTLUG5OAUAVLU/Photo+10-7-20%2C+2+04+28+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621818936755-0V2SBRMLOZZ284M4PHJ2/Photo+10-7-20%2C+2+27+09+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621819665537-OOQQCB6BH5865DWC3ARF/Photo+10-7-20%2C+2+30+29+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621819893473-ZSGXQXZ9CGHH84ESBRMU/Photo+10-7-20%2C+4+45+39+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima - INNOJOFUTA Roughly a 15min drive from Tokunoshima Airport are the stunning, craggy volcanic rock cliffs of Innojofuta . Vibrant greens are juxtaposed against the harshness of the rock and its black jagged formations created from the foamy waves crashing against it. Some of the outlines reminded me of a giant beast/dinosaur’s footprint whilst the sharp points brought to mind, hell in the ocean. Be prepared for some wind! haha https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621820055643-IZHJ8AA4ROJCM2HWLK6L/Photo+10-7-20%2C+4+41+16+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621820080228-20L55YF43OOFGYTMPB0O/Photo+10-7-20%2C+4+48+50+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621820077509-U5YXUY68NZNMTPSNQ30M/Photo+10-7-20%2C+4+58+57+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621820055381-00KL7XD13BU9M8PUADTA/Photo+10-7-20%2C+4+44+55+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621820194179-OLS2F6BBRW01MA3BFH7E/Photo+10-7-20%2C+5+01+29+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621820296982-GIQ1A2CYUYJ4R9T3BFIW/Photo+10-7-20%2C+4+53+13+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima - MEGANE IWA The most famed formation are the Megane Iwa (eyeglasses rock) and you can see from their formation why they were named so. BTW if you’re going to explore beyond like I did - be aware of how sharp and brittle the volcanic rock is - could definitely feel it through my summer thongs (flipflops) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621820370815-0880ACSMMORLT4E412SQ/Photo+10-7-20%2C+5+06+25+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621826797710-SZPJWXAHO3TTCWOMGC0O/Photo+11-7-20%2C+3+34+43+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621826956284-ZZFO5MJVIAH57KPU6NLZ/Photo+11-7-20%2C+3+31+48+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621826957053-B6HQN2DKQ42XEDXDE8K5/Photo+11-7-20%2C+3+28+55+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621826988012-X8ASD5F9J2INHZR56JE1/Photo+11-7-20%2C+3+34+25+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621826997332-RBZKE1TVVZK8E9TA8JAH/Photo+11-7-20%2C+3+38+43+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621827019994-1N02JS7ZXTUQ2ZHIQJ1U/Photo+11-7-20%2C+3+40+17+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621826974681-B19EQJAC5HLTBUY4J3R2/Photo+11-7-20%2C+3+37+00+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621827020077-TWB6DWUSGUV5YYKXQKM7/Photo+11-7-20%2C+3+40+54+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621827043391-PH97Z4ELD3XOPNPQ1ZTG/Photo+11-7-20%2C+3+52+39+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621827043374-6RRSK3QDS9VWFPDHQXAM/Photo+11-7-20%2C+3+46+36+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621859242822-1BF9R8BTO5OZXFSWZ31K/Photo+11-7-20%2C+5+52+18+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621827245707-99WWF7H7DU2XODHT15G5/Photo+11-7-20%2C+5+04+19+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621827279430-1UKRM8ZJTKD65WKBTQNF/Photo+11-7-20%2C+5+53+52+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621827244878-2RKJC5WJLNLXB7X83ASH/Photo+11-7-20%2C+5+52+05+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621827292260-40SMJM37U0FUPQWE3ZAK/Photo+11-7-20%2C+5+59+30+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621827271545-93DR4ZJAW6QOPRQ9LHN1/Photo+11-7-20%2C+5+54+56+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621827287358-M34KX2CJU913PV5AIQFJ/Photo+11-7-20%2C+5+55+07+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621827497737-VD2XNZWDCEMK5T18S1VS/Photo+11-7-20%2C+5+04+31+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621859333227-FARHWJ01I2A15X352HRR/Photo+11-7-20%2C+11+37+21+am.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621859458432-XZDQIS6O29Y7N4JBUHI6/Photo+11-7-20%2C+11+41+30+am.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima - MUSHIROZE PART 1 I adore unusual natural landscapes and if you’ve been following me for awhile, you may be aware of how much I’m happy to clamber & climb upon rocks barefoot (there’s just something so grounding about it) whilst probably wearing a pretty dress teehee. The rock I’m standing upon, is obviously taller than me, ridiculously smooth and actually kinda standing alone. How I got on it - flattened myself against the jagged rock to the right (of the photo) and then pretty much leapt across hahaha BTW it’s not something I advocate people to do, its just I like climbing things *shrugs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621859650336-G97JJLN58QWGAWXMABBP/Photo+11-7-20%2C+11+19+43+am.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621859723261-Z6MZY5KM58CNQC41I9GY/Photo+11-7-20%2C+11+52+16+am.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621859723469-I3FRPHDHGPXBLHT2NA9Z/Photo+11-7-20%2C+11+49+53+am.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621859649959-21PXQCNCM5L46MVWTVR8/Photo+11-7-20%2C+11+20+02+am.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621859688212-0J2BS2KK0T3OMRV1FM8J/Photo+11-7-20%2C+11+49+42+am.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621859674507-T3GLZ68DC21CWC0CLYNP/Photo+11-7-20%2C+11+48+41+am.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621859934745-LE8AGRFWEZ5YS9Y3KO9W/Photo+11-7-20%2C+11+23+37+am.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima - MUSHIROZE PART 2 What’s unusual about the formations of Mushiroze, apart from being generally large flat slabs, is that they are a rare occurrence of granite rock on an island that is predominately volcanic and coral. The area derives its name from the way the slabs resemble Mushiro (Japanese woven straw mats) A rock path has been created which allows easy access to walk amidst them, and at the start of the path is also a viewing platform which gives you some stunning sights of the entire area. Mushiroze can be found on the island’s north coast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621862388501-SLWRMWSPL6ZURQ6RGZPA/Photo+12-7-20%2C+5+43+23+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621862390599-3ZWVK71158E1ATZD36H2/Photo+12-7-20%2C+5+19+03+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621862363089-TL3QGE5X3VMQ0W9W7ID8/Photo+12-7-20%2C+5+17+32+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621862364250-C0C07PW71PQ3XAHY0ZLU/Photo+12-7-20%2C+5+18+41+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1625727802968-5UEEHCOXKFXUXNE7N951/Photo+11-7-20%2C+7+30+46+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Tokunoshima - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/kagoshima-prefecture/shimatofuya monthly 0.5 2024-04-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621762503354-S2TTY1VG04EAR9YITPR8/Photo+7-7-20%2C+1+49+03+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Shimatofuya https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621763043603-O69RFLIHMTCERHL8AW61/Photo+7-7-20%2C+2+25+01+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Shimatofuya - SHIMATOFUYA Generally shimatofu is a harder type of tofu, perfect for use with bittermelon (champuru), however at Shimatofuya, the tofu is softer with a hint of sweetness due to their use of mineral-rich bittern (salt) from Amami seawater https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621762940232-K0IL4DGVCHUH38K3TD3V/Photo+7-7-20%2C+1+43+28+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Shimatofuya https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621762920055-702BHT93KPH84BBC51VS/Photo+7-7-20%2C+1+43+03+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Shimatofuya https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621762922878-TNU619F4K8BY2GH2W49N/Photo+7-7-20%2C+1+43+14+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Shimatofuya https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621762935928-M4U22IA1ZQZWURRWF3Y7/Photo+7-7-20%2C+1+43+19+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Shimatofuya https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621763223010-S1AJ8B8JPC8F976FWQCP/Photo+7-7-20%2C+1+46+19+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Shimatofuya - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621763292278-QRNM2OAS0DSDKN8CBEGJ/Photo+9-7-20%2C+2+59+39+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Shimatofuya - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/kagoshima-prefecture/amamioshima monthly 0.5 2024-04-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621758185582-3WRXC5NF9AC8DIMTO7K9/Photo+7-7-20%2C+12+35+03+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Amami Oshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621758331668-7MJJ4E3OTDY4GVR5L8AZ/Photo+7-7-20%2C+1+02+29+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Amami Oshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621758330096-ROH2VLEER6WT0FG90TZT/Photo+7-7-20%2C+3+25+45+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Amami Oshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621758348137-W1LXGZXTM39PBDHFGDXE/Photo+8-7-20%2C+3+08+27+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Amami Oshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621758350510-EHFHM5AX9BQUMC35HXPA/Photo+8-7-20%2C+3+11+25+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Amami Oshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621759351540-BUH1ASFX0JU09MTY3J1X/Photo+9-7-20%2C+11+54+00+am.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Amami Oshima - MATERIYA TAKI For some reason though it’s never explicitly planned, I always end up chasing waterfalls at some point during the year. Located in the central western area of the island in the Yamato village area, is the delightful Materiya Waterfall with it’s numerous watering holes if you feel the need for a quick dip to refresh or simply like wading through forest and water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621758614152-HRRTZNQI27LL5FAQVGIH/Photo+9-7-20%2C+11+47+58+am.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Amami Oshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621758668217-1O2B46E13NMCNKWA2LE0/Photo+9-7-20%2C+12+44+24+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Amami Oshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621758621919-N99S2XFN4NZL6PACUFYV/Photo+9-7-20%2C+12+17+27+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Amami Oshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621758668272-9EZ2NGOVOA02KE8S5V0Z/Photo+9-7-20%2C+12+35+34+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Amami Oshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621759050487-Z8X72U2GC4BJ5AM0JM9B/Photo+9-7-20%2C+12+46+56+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Amami Oshima - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621759282384-4OCGPXQCJPQMVAIR5CM5/Photo+8-7-20%2C+3+53+48+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Amami Oshima - HONOHOSHI HAMA Described by the locals as a ‘power spot’, Honohoshi is the epitome of a wild sea crashing against the shore. Not suitable for swimming or snorkelling, apparently individuals come here to meditate and simple contemplate enjoying the power of Mother Nature. The beach is famed for its large, beautiful smooth stones covering the entire area of which legend says, if you take a stone away from the beach, strange things will happen (so yes taking the stones are prohibited) . Also don’t go exploring the undergrowth as there are signs saying the venomous habu are about. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621759460826-FD7XKHXQZ1G28AGJTQ1Y/Photo+8-7-20%2C+4+30+05+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Amami Oshima - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621759662584-Z3TX7H89TSU5HEFTB2BU/Photo+8-7-20%2C+4+28+22+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Amami Oshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1624539592929-U3NO53VVNKP305IRYMGF/Photo+8-7-20%2C+3+33+36+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Amami Oshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1624539590430-JD4NJ2PJV13UYKJYR8EL/Photo+8-7-20%2C+3+34+46+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Amami Oshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621759617527-OTPE9NPNAU2QOEHVJ4QT/Photo+8-7-20%2C+4+29+06+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Amami Oshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621759816916-A20HHERTGUM8LMYIYKZM/Photo+8-7-20%2C+4+29+25+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Amami Oshima - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1624539697750-X08IBJO06EG0UDNAM3V6/Photo+7-7-20%2C+3+35+51+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Amami Oshima - OHAMA KAIHIN PARK Amami City Seaside Park is a delightful stretch of white-sand beach with these stunning craggy plates leading down into the water. As the name suggests, (when they name beaches as parks in Japan, you’ll find there are more facilities), the beach is catered for people to enjoy swimming and exploring the area, with toilets/showers available, mini walking trails, occasional food vans, a mini green park with palm trees, camping grounds and there is a museum further ahead to visit to learn about the loggerhead turtles that nest. The beach also has some stunning views at sunset. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1624539767272-TQ8OP831B87NF0MYBTSU/Photo+7-7-20%2C+4+13+51+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Amami Oshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1624539767729-PR3HQKF5IQ0OBQD65YIV/Photo+7-7-20%2C+4+43+14+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Amami Oshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1624539795805-S9CYO65NGUP05QK72EFX/Photo+7-7-20%2C+3+11+20+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Amami Oshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1624539797754-PBHP4VEM8H890O3BFZVD/Photo+7-7-20%2C+3+28+24+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Amami Oshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1624537966546-PWI6IE5A79463C4VX724/Photo+6-7-20%2C+2+38+58+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Amami Oshima - DENPAKU HOTEL AKAKINA Depending on what type of accommodation you would like, there’s a range of options from minshukus, business hotels, older traditional Japanese style - resorts, and a couple of luxury options ( MIRU AMAMI & THE SCENE). However we wanted something in between that was modern, clean and didn’t break the bank. I discovered the properties of DENPAKU which I absolutely adore its whole concept and mission so it requires it’s own special post! Go have a read! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621759987706-QP4QJKA9ZOZ9PLZE62C4/Photo+6-7-20%2C+9+30+12+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Amami Oshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621759951902-A5PJJ3DYG1TEC4LTPRLG/Photo+6-7-20%2C+3+09+40+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Amami Oshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621759987364-PIACSRG10QTMD3DNVVQW/Photo+6-7-20%2C+9+29+05+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Amami Oshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621759968641-7CYCXQF2PG8KR8NPTFPA/Photo+6-7-20%2C+8+59+26+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Amami Oshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621759952401-3CUOYESLYPXBLR5QLHM6/Photo+6-7-20%2C+8+34+21+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Amami Oshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621759968288-HRHS0R3T98HGLJAUXNUX/Photo+6-7-20%2C+9+09+46+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Amami Oshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621760156790-HWXSD3JNY7TT75F4GW7D/Photo+8-7-20%2C+8+18+17+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Amami Oshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621760155694-W7RY2NJ58NXC6Z41KZP1/Photo+8-7-20%2C+8+27+10+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Amami Oshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1624540380782-BHFVRQD7QPLPAZF1FJ9M/Photo+7-7-20%2C+7+38+01+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Amami Oshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1624540382870-BKAZ6IG5DPBWJZ2MEXBA/Photo+7-7-20%2C+7+49+22+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Amami Oshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1624540401754-KBSQNXAZCDBAWCY431QO/Photo+7-7-20%2C+7+53+58+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Amami Oshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1624540404319-7CF5JHBT66F884PUHPHY/Photo+7-7-20%2C+8+27+36+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Amami Oshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1624539867574-XSA7QN2F8PQ6Q7ADAKE6/Photo+7-7-20%2C+2+25+01+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Amami Oshima - SHIMATOFUYA If you’re a lover of Tofu, we discovered this gem of a restaurant along our drives and loved it so much we returned a couple of times to enjoy their Teishoku sets. So it deserves it’s own post. Read here! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621760380389-SPEQ8M2JSHI6HD299G7B/Photo+9-7-20%2C+6+35+26+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Amami Oshima - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621760742078-CQLNX5MRYZ0ZAKGRSXG7/Photo+9-7-20%2C+6+31+42+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Amami Oshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621760742377-L9JAOFWJFD2CW79QOW1W/Photo+9-7-20%2C+6+39+07+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Amami Oshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1624540284961-EDAYHYZ432R43L4BNFD9/Photo+7-7-20%2C+12+22+38+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Amami Oshima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1624540290808-OZ23WSI2Y20NXF2UXIUD/Photo+7-7-20%2C+12+23+04+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Amami Oshima https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/kagoshima-prefecture/amamiislands monthly 0.5 2024-04-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1617787280678-UP4TE3T0RUT7NRSGVUD5/Photo+7-7-20%2C+1+02+19+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - The Amami Islands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1617787387044-F0C9IG9252JDJOYLND36/Photo+8-7-20%2C+3+47+21+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - The Amami Islands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1617787402332-HZ0WX0U9GDIDHGGR0DOK/Photo+9-7-20%2C+12+49+48+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - The Amami Islands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1617787622562-V2CM2RIB10GDOX9K8VM5/Photo+10-7-20%2C+5+06+25+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - The Amami Islands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1617787718379-U208XLM34JH6U47C129G/Photo+11-7-20%2C+11+20+02+am.jpg KAGOSHIMA - The Amami Islands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1617787730111-UW6EDPKHKIT1W9VZ3D13/Photo+11-7-20%2C+12+16+41+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - The Amami Islands https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/kagoshima-prefecture/yakushima monthly 0.5 2024-04-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609566966450-222RGUF3LTJMA764NCI1/yakushima001 KAGOSHIMA - Yakushima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609571749201-D2T95JT33FD2VAWDE2RH/Photo+23-10-16%2C+12+17+39+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Yakushima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609571751766-XU87EFK4M9BIQ8LEVU4Z/Photo+23-10-16%2C+12+27+07+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Yakushima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609572042397-09J4TUVBT0D8BD84O5S1/yakushima004.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Yakushima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609572258932-YN5ICFPAP42CQSF9FGCG/yakushima006.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Yakushima - IL MARE Il Mare is a sweet little Italian and take away restaurant pretty much right next to the airport. Since we were in Yakushima during off peak time, a lot of businesses had irregular hours and we decided to give this little place a go and was delightfully surprised by not only the flavour of his pasta dishes but the lightness, crispyness of his pizza base and fluffiness of his home baked bread! His pizza and pasta with deer meat is a must have!! soooo good! we were actually sad that we were unable to return again! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609572280563-IEXDPS9KNUJYO241FLFW/yakushima005.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Yakushima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609572280714-BIY0XWGN39ATW9U1PSZ9/yakushima007.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Yakushima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609572824882-3VKOBOIYKIPRJD4SFTNO/Photo+23-10-16%2C+4+10+17+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Yakushima - DRIVING THROUGH THE UNESCO FOREST https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609572721100-9N7BJWTCK30B7E1V8HYW/Photo+23-10-16%2C+4+15+54+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Yakushima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609572732919-MOO0B8TPDTAGY3V0AJVB/Photo+23-10-16%2C+4+24+07+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Yakushima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609572938114-EDZYTVWVM3DN9UF5AA7A/Photo+23-10-16%2C+4+05+53+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Yakushima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609572940472-SGD1JQQLCEH5SUS940LM/Photo+23-10-16%2C+4+19+43+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Yakushima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609573128922-YCGF0K3BF2ICXRE9QSA9/yakushima010 KAGOSHIMA - Yakushima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609573218522-8R0REND9N6BFWK7RQ6M1/yakushima008.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Yakushima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609573218648-FPK7YPJOYTBK1OXSO9SM/yakushima009.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Yakushima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609573289857-M6QFTSYZ8ETD97NURFLY/Photo+24-10-16%2C+4+14+36+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Yakushima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609573188853-30AQ3QQNQXAYHWXEMF1T/hirauchionsen KAGOSHIMA - Yakushima - HIRAUCHI KAICHU ONSEN A natural onsen hotspring only accessible before and after lowtide. Hirauchi onsen is part of the daily life of the local population, it’s been around for 400 years so please be respectful of its rules and customs which I will share in a more detailed post because I just loved this ocean onsen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609573895964-60UT2CFCAZIQD52VUKNZ/Photo+24-10-16%2C+2+16+20+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Yakushima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609573902108-8KV11RBLAYR08G6AVHX7/Photo+24-10-16%2C+2+53+06+pm.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Yakushima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609573424473-I0D6PMZY44JR6LRTZ51D/yakushima012 KAGOSHIMA - Yakushima - SHIRATANI UNSUIKYO is a beautiful, mystical, magical dream. It was primarily my reason for wishing to visit Yakushima for so long. Famed for it’s low, hovering mist over waters and plethora of moss covered rocks that helped to inspire the scenery of Hayao Miyazaki's” Mononoke Hime”; it truly is a breathtaking experience. Be prepared for light rain, heavier mist as your explore further into the forest. There are multiple trails to explore, some will close depending on the weather, landslides etc which is why we couldn’t reach Jomon Sugi, however it’s stunning to just explore it’s vast biodiversity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609574123443-7TXOUF38J36HA5649JJW/Photo+24-10-16%2C+9+41+52+am.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Yakushima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609574145496-8VCSGBCGMTLZCYV5XNEW/Photo+24-10-16%2C+9+58+52+am.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Yakushima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609574143995-PAHXX9GTSMZ605K25LD2/Photo+24-10-16%2C+9+47+14+am.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Yakushima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609574181980-KM9VDV97J87F0FMF5YXN/Photo+24-10-16%2C+11+28+13+am.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Yakushima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609574167786-UX5VZTGYCC8R309VKL09/Photo+24-10-16%2C+11+26+59+am.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Yakushima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609574180258-9UR7TJCZNIEGA4UBYBYA/Photo+24-10-16%2C+11+27+16+am.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Yakushima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609574164535-K3UXTJTESB4ZY092G61E/Photo+24-10-16%2C+11+21+31+am.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Yakushima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609574452922-CZC9KDLBALQ7F9DFSMPO/Photo+24-10-16%2C+11+26+04+am.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Yakushima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609574427197-JC820ZO5TIDUCWID1NKE/Photo+24-10-16%2C+11+25+05+am.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Yakushima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609574510735-5EF7R6EV8Y2QU4ROL3T0/yakushima020.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Yakushima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609574563451-ODFJT1FTY2J1929KZELO/ohkonotaki.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Yakushima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609575050792-X28R6K13310SX61X1Z4A/ohkonotaki001.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Yakushima - OHKO NO TAKI One of the Top 100 waterfalls in Japan, Ohko no Taki has a height of 88m and is easily accessible from the Bus Stop Ohko no Taki by a 5 min walk. There are also parking spots available nearby and you just meander a short walk down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609575223089-ELJ4IFDJSCV60BA4R1SV/ohkonotaki003.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Yakushima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609575359529-JBZ9A5ETB3PHHJS21TIT/yakushima017.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Yakushima - YAKUSHIMA’S COASTLINE The beauty of renting a car is that you can fully explore the island’s hidden and smaller roads and find beautiful pockets of coastline that visitors rarely get to see. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609575455901-CGR0KJE2YCB1LBABDLGQ/Photo+25-10-16%2C+11+41+14+am.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Yakushima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609575455181-HKIYL8HLE2ZB4U5SI8XH/Photo+25-10-16%2C+11+40+49+am.jpg KAGOSHIMA - Yakushima https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609575466722-UMOOVG6C9SW2KTJNQ4B7/Photo+25-10-16%2C+11+41+21+am.jpg KAGOSHIMA - 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The oldest sake brewery in the Tokyo region, Ozawa Shuzo was founded in 1702 set amidst the backdrop of Mitake valley and its stunning mountain-scape, whilst using the beautiful clear water abundant in the area for their sake production. 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A charming little temple, up a flight of stone steps, one can appreciate the antique local treasures inside along with a decorated ceiling of traditional Japanese motifs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609589917924-5SR4DOUY3L4X12ZFD0MR/Photo+22-7-20%2C+10+43+16+am.jpg TOKYO - Sawanoi Sake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609589912205-DEEFZV30MM0UUIS6JD9N/Photo+22-7-20%2C+10+44+54+am.jpg TOKYO - Sawanoi Sake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609589977100-WF8A2YILKZYBX75VTKMH/Photo+22-7-20%2C+10+57+49+am.jpg TOKYO - Sawanoi Sake - SAKE TASTING From 10.30AM - 4.30PM, one can enjoy several sake tastings of your own choice upstairs, above the souvenir and snack shop. More than 10 types of sake are on offer to try, with prices ranging from 200 - 500JPY. For an extra small charge (memory serves 200JPY?) you can try all your tastings in a delightful sake porcelain cup with the Sawanoi Sake crab logo & then take it home when you’re finished. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609590149496-SB19CSF0YRFKLQ847V95/Photo+22-7-20%2C+10+54+27+am.jpg TOKYO - Sawanoi Sake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609590149394-EX6NJRJMWHYTDTZETT4V/Photo+22-7-20%2C+10+54+40+am.jpg TOKYO - Sawanoi Sake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609590213557-3DG1Q10OKUC7H613LT49/Photo+22-7-20%2C+10+38+01+am.jpg TOKYO - Sawanoi Sake - MAMERAKU Where there’s wonderfully clear, pure, pristine water in Japan (normally near mountains, onsen towns, etc) one can generally find the most delicious sake, soba, wasabi and especially tofu and yuba dishes (a definite fave of both hubby & I) There are 2 tofu restaurants in the premises which offer variations of a tofu kaiseki/teishoku lunch sets. Mamagotoya is the more high end, kaiseki style tofu restaurant (reservations recommended), website here. Whilst Mameraku is the more casual, affordable tofu restaurant which was absolutely divine in it’s dishes & variations of sets you can choose! Would definitely return to eat here, however I still want to try Mamagotoya too! 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During his time exploring the temple, and talking to the temple master, the Lord Naotaka Ii avoided a large thunderstorm, which he attributed to the cat beckoning him in. Subsequently the temple Shofuku-den was created to enshrine the lucky cat, naming it as "Manekineko". and many people continue to visit and purchase the Manekineko statue too pray for well-being for the family, prosperous business, luck and happiness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609601551975-EYO0B4NAIZJD0PJ9SY6F/Photo+2-1-21%2C+10+40+48+pm.jpg TOKYO - Gotokuji Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609601551980-UJ52T0H3B1G25V6F289N/Photo+2-1-21%2C+10+41+00+pm.jpg TOKYO - Gotokuji Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609601554285-AFIJIZJ4ZHFU02WLA8KY/Photo+2-1-21%2C+10+41+16+pm.jpg TOKYO - Gotokuji Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609601553240-GFPWA3GF41VB4ARG6Q5M/Photo+2-1-21%2C+10+41+04+pm.jpg TOKYO - Gotokuji Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609601696538-5NQC938SS4BGIY0WR8CS/gotokuji003.jpg TOKYO - Gotokuji Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609601736119-5CU6Y3HXEB8WPFFW1YGZ/Photo+2-1-21%2C+10+42+06+pm.jpg TOKYO - Gotokuji Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609601736264-NJHFW9FQO7KJGC5S93CU/Photo+2-1-21%2C+10+42+14+pm.jpg TOKYO - Gotokuji Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609601952951-Z5Q4L1FJV4ODGGITOFBZ/Photo+2-1-21%2C+10+41+24+pm.jpg TOKYO - Gotokuji Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609601951432-M7WEPUZ0TM50XXUWOM4W/Photo+2-1-21%2C+10+40+44+pm.jpg TOKYO - Gotokuji Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609601952765-7PKNKHZ83FS9OM7TX3GG/Photo+2-1-21%2C+10+41+20+pm.jpg TOKYO - Gotokuji Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609601831444-WPJGPX0002LKXWZGWZWX/Photo+2-1-21%2C+10+41+12+pm.jpg TOKYO - Gotokuji Temple - SPRING AT GOTOKUJI For those chasing plum or cherry blossoms or even wisteria, Gotokuji is a lovely peaceful area to enjoy. Depending on when you visit in Spring, you will be able to catch something, for not only does the temple have the classic somei-yoshino sakura, there is also the late blooming yaezakura, and if you miss that the grounds covered in cherry blossom petals is truly lovely. That same time, you will probably see the wisteria growing too as the cherry blossoms fall. Whenever you visit, you will see beauty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1713239122247-E4RM22R4EL6DK74AE97Y/IMG_5443.JPG TOKYO - Gotokuji Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1713239117286-M49ZMGSOQCHQUPVGCY05/IMG_5439.JPG TOKYO - Gotokuji Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1713239155887-6O26F9FQ7EI2MEGCUK38/IMG_5444.JPG TOKYO - Gotokuji Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/2fd3087a-7d50-4acc-a1c3-548b0641b3ba/IMG_5445.JPG TOKYO - Gotokuji Temple - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1713239718872-S10PA6K28G86Z0MHP8E3/IMG_5450.JPG TOKYO - Gotokuji Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1713239713287-T25WSYEVAFEP287L9S0L/IMG_5440.JPG TOKYO - Gotokuji Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1713239732457-BXIKPCRYVX6M2FVYRXYE/IMG_5451.JPG TOKYO - Gotokuji Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609603334024-2GHHT6QB7BNTGB62XBJX/Photo+11-11-20%2C+2+28+52+pm.jpg TOKYO - Gotokuji Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609603333044-3GWMDPYWC7DT9VZSQM73/Photo+8-4-20%2C+2+34+45+pm.jpg TOKYO - Gotokuji Temple https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/tokyoblog/tokyo-weekend-day-trip-okutama monthly 0.5 2024-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609591539249-F7S1WD2GVUX4R3UAQCZW/okutama TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609591832852-9T3DK6M73P3JN6U3K0H8/Photo+19-7-20%2C+2+40+56+pm.jpg TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609591822289-692CO0Q70W51DL6FB86P/Photo+19-7-20%2C+2+41+16+pm.jpg TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609591628922-9PFAWPS1F5KVK07614PM/okutama006jpg TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609591932516-TPMZWTGGY5R0NAQ0HW8R/vertere.jpg TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama - VERTERE BEER Make sure to enjoy some local Okutama craft beer & some food at the Vertere Beer Cafe which is a short walk from Okutama Station. Their beer shop is pretty much opposite the station. I’m not a beer drinker but hubby is, and he was highly impressed by the taste and quality of Vertere’s craft. Be aware, that each batch of craft beer is in limited qualities, so every time you go there will be new flavours to try. I loved the fish and chips! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609592469917-T51O0KST0VIN9JDN9TPM/Photo+19-7-20%2C+12+57+22+pm.jpg TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609592028925-OUDCFVW3X0ISL43J60MP/Photo+19-7-20%2C+1+04+23+pm.jpg TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609592471988-HB7IT8G80XK3CM99JCU6/Photo+19-7-20%2C+12+58+02+pm.jpg TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609592029424-JCULUEVM9RNUKYZNPEB6/Photo+19-7-20%2C+1+11+29+pm.jpg TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609592056813-1SRJZIC1ADM2R0680XNE/Photo+19-7-20%2C+1+54+20+pm.jpg TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609592057411-WSIO5A74JG5H904PAELI/Photo+19-7-20%2C+1+13+38+pm.jpg TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609592203388-M8T8OS2TR0X8ROH57T08/okutama008 TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama - EXPLORING OKUTAMA If you’re someone who loves hiking, Okutama is a perfect trip from Tokyo to indulge in your passion, there are a variety of trails available of varying difficulties which you can easily discover from the Okutama Tourist Information Centre by the Station. A lot of people also enjoy doing cycling trips from Tokyo to Okutama, for as we walked/hiked around many cyclists went by us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609592360370-QSM9U50YMHBAJTOIVZZH/Photo+19-7-20%2C+4+01+15+pm.jpg TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609592366797-5U85JRCZW1UVI4QT0AB1/Photo+19-7-20%2C+3+59+57+pm.jpg TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609592737353-5T3DMHJSDNXV7BF3N9L4/okutama009 TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama - OKUTAMA RIVER AREA For those who don’t want to go on longer hikes (ie. 2hrs+) simply meander around the river area near the station and the town, you will find plenty to enjoy, from small walking trails, little wildflowers, vegetation and the beautiful scenery of the river and foliage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609592916316-1BDP2W2GZVRLQ7UN8J1I/Photo+19-7-20%2C+3+31+12+pm.jpg TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609592969643-AQOW2ZH8BBUYXRIKQ86I/Photo+20-7-20%2C+11+28+55+am.jpg TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609592932825-J8UNQQ3JEVV5G0DT018Y/Photo+19-7-20%2C+4+32+41+pm.jpg TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609592973055-2AZKICB3SOXVF0T3QR6U/Photo+20-7-20%2C+11+39+05+am.jpg TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609593007547-6QMI5T55BEUGK8MT66LO/Photo+20-7-20%2C+12+32+30+pm.jpg TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609592995956-FPRF5MSVGZHDUBTXQ4BR/Photo+22-7-20%2C+9+49+08+am.jpg TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609593439770-MQTYLROII52WAMPIUCS3/okutamabridges TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama - WALKING TO LAKE OKUTAMA From the main Okutama town, you can take a beautiful walk/hike through the mountains to reach Lake Okutama by using the Okutama Mukashimachi (奥多摩むかし道 - Okutama Old Road) Roughly around 10km, this old road used to be the only road used, but as the new road was constructed, and the river damned to create the lake, this old road became disused expect for walking. It will take ~4hrs to arrive at the lake & then assuming you will take the local bus back to town. It’s a picturesque as you trek through the mountains, cross suspension bridges and you will come across various abandoned houses/building which just add to the nostalgia, along with an abandoned rail tracks overgrown with moss & foliage (was tempted to find a way to go down & take photos, but instead walked on as we wanted to eat lunch around the lake, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609593658153-KY18XX86KDB0DFJCNLLS/Photo+20-7-20%2C+10+54+02+am.jpg TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609593586102-WYDL6SQY7BR89IJSWPKX/Photo+20-7-20%2C+10+45+02+am.jpg TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609593604921-XT5V8EO5OYV22R8KXBNH/Photo+20-7-20%2C+10+52+42+am.jpg TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609593663056-PHI77SBXOV56WQMOPGY2/Photo+20-7-20%2C+11+29+59+am.jpg TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609593704248-GH97OLR18L26Y9VVJHZT/Photo+20-7-20%2C+12+08+31+pm.jpg TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609593709440-DKS0WUR8TEF428AGJ9RA/Photo+20-7-20%2C+12+05+07+pm.jpg TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609593265291-J44Q3A16AAPKBCPDQO4Q/Photo+20-7-20%2C+3+01+41+pm.jpg TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609593313117-N85BIEL6MV49QUBWMU96/Photo+20-7-20%2C+2+15+03+pm.jpg TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609593301973-VZXHIZ856Y7BES9S5ZHO/Photo+20-7-20%2C+2+08+43+pm.jpg TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609593293609-M59SE0KJ6GTE8BZC4LKW/Photo+20-7-20%2C+2+14+00+pm.jpg TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609593089387-8CJASUGONPP0QO927BTG/okutamalake.jpg TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609593165484-10SJYU39TW16RKI83K6Y/okutamalake001.jpg TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama - LAKE OKUTAMA The manmade lake lies above Ogōchi Reservoir and is an important source of Tokyo’s drinking water. Occupying both Tokyo (ie, Kanto) & Yamanashi prefecture, its picturesque all year, and particularly loved as a summer getaway to escape the city’s intense humid heat. It’s particularly known as a cherry blossom spot in Spring too. The Tama River feeds the lake at the western end, whilst from the southwest the Kosuge River flows in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609593863392-X99ATPV4SXH8BOXO6YMF/okutamafloatingbridge.jpg TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609593997958-UZWUETQHOCJO2LUWRGF9/Photo+20-7-20%2C+3+10+01+pm.jpg TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609594029528-I0QQC9EML4GBEXS2HT9V/Photo+20-7-20%2C+3+18+35+pm.jpg TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609594028024-E30GSQEBE950OSGZ9ARG/Photo+20-7-20%2C+3+11+06+pm.jpg TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609594096435-6PVW6USMV167F4D2Q48I/sobamakingjpg TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama - MAKING OUR OWN SOBA The area of Okutama is also well loved for soba, the quality of water is one of the most important ingredients for soba, and the better the water is, the better the area’s soba will be. Since it was so famous, hubby wanted to do a soba making experience since he missed out when I did one in Nagano (one of Japan’s Top 3 soba is produced in the area). So we stopped by Furusato Mountain Village (also the grounds of a camping site) to learn how to make our own soba, It was so much fun, though as we’re both type A personalities we did get a bit competitive of who’s soba was the most evenly cut! haha Afterwards we got to enjoy the soba we made in a scrumptious teishoku lunch (the cooks in the building prepared it all). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609594218030-3UT4XO6RI3DZS9A42Z03/Photo+21-7-20%2C+11+39+37+am.jpg TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609594230158-FK7IRPON4Q1XR1GGUGE8/Photo+21-7-20%2C+11+41+25+am.jpg TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609594246363-8DDD5LM27CBE3U4C6O8L/Photo+21-7-20%2C+11+42+41+am.jpg TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609594258146-AKZ1SIOXTW0FQKRWQ9X2/Photo+21-7-20%2C+11+47+39+am.jpg TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609594330429-OLYF488TT51DBZBY79ZJ/Photo+21-7-20%2C+11+49+54+am.jpg TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609594268512-07BPTPWKRH9HAPZ6YC5H/Photo+21-7-20%2C+11+52+29+am.jpg TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609594385395-XKZT4D8V6WX2HNPDTSLN/okutamasoba TOKYO - Weekend Trip to Okutama https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/tokyoblog/hachiman monthly 0.5 2024-04-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1713235563841-5KEJRROWMRSVXIL7XKSY/IMG_4394.JPG TOKYO - Setagaya Hachiman Shrine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1713235560067-KUJ0EPMVFMYLSW0RVNCN/IMG_4398.JPG TOKYO - Setagaya Hachiman Shrine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1713235578994-ER6TZ1D6LJO7SRC48H83/IMG_4393.JPG TOKYO - Setagaya Hachiman Shrine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1713235751043-2SX7YZ0PB6J2Q5TFKH0R/IMG_4395.JPG TOKYO - Setagaya Hachiman Shrine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1713235772725-C4XO806JZTMFOWBOHGRC/IMG_4396.JPG TOKYO - Setagaya Hachiman Shrine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1713235790119-KV7DHVH1WFJIGZ6Y2S9Q/IMG_4399.JPG TOKYO - Setagaya Hachiman Shrine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609602906955-76SDL0362X3C2ISYD8MD/hachiman001 TOKYO - Setagaya Hachiman Shrine - THE SHRINES Spread over 13200 square meters of land, the grounds of Setagaya Hachiman Shrine allow for a restful respite amidst the hustle and bustle of every day. The main shrine lies up from the welcoming Tori gates and the stone steps. Three smaller shrines are also on the grounds (Kora, Setagaya-Shokonsha & Itsukushima Shrine) Itsukushima Shrine is my favourite of the smaller three; dedicated to Ichikishimahime-no-mikoto (also known as Bentensama), it features a beautiful small red wooden bridge over a pond filled with koi and sunbathing terrapins (photos above and at the bottom of the blog). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609602946745-76H0O64G18WV7EVASXQ3/Photo+2-1-21%2C+10+41+27+pm.jpg TOKYO - Setagaya Hachiman Shrine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609602947048-K1VHIV0JLNXZ5X3S3OVC/Photo+2-1-21%2C+10+42+25+pm.jpg TOKYO - Setagaya Hachiman Shrine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1609602971414-ZZH1AG2UV35NEFDX46RQ/Photo+2-1-21%2C+10+42+21+pm.jpg TOKYO - Setagaya Hachiman Shrine - DOHYO THE SUMO WRESTLING RING One of the most fascinating features of Setagaya Hachiman Shrine is it’s earthen sumo wrestling ring. It is said that the sumo ring exists because Yoshiie spent time wrestling with his subordinates on these very grounds. This resulted in sumo wrestling matches throughout the Autumn season, which was called one of the major three Sumo Wrestling events during the Edo Period. Even today during the celebrations of the Autumn Festival in mid-September (dates confirmed later in the year), sumo matches can be viewed by the public. The celebration also entails the mikoshi shrines to be paraded around the neighbourhood, then returned on the Sunday. 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Walk down many of the river canal streets, you will find that they are bordered by these beauties so just go for a walk, and see what you discover. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/fb928022-5f0e-4853-bc52-734eff98485f/IMG_6796.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706932847705-BVJ6MZTINHMQDNT5I200/IMG_5381.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706932871218-4DR490EDVXQFG7OB0Z9C/IMG_5390.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706932872983-WWD7BH95FJYTYMDQDIRM/IMG_5386.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706932928025-L3OTZ3IEOJF7A05L1ISJ/IMG_5392.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706932936695-LZY9VHZ5QL1KUMS60DBH/IMG_6885.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706932915609-PW5LNEQ1ZG3BKTVO7890/IMG_5393.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/d42362fe-2ec8-4fcb-8f60-434217f39cda/IMG_6874.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring - A SHOT I CAPTURED I wanted a shot with sakura with this particular frock of mine I reconstructed from an antique kimono for my work with TOKYO KALEIDOSCOPE. In a few mins I captured these shots quickly thanks to my trusty portable tripod, iphone & remote shutter (I despise it when people take too long, know your good angle, know your good pose, know your light - hold that shutter button down, get several shots, one of them will be good enough, move out of the way for others) What you don’t see is; I’ve positioned myself to block a myriad of people that were in front of me, taking an absolute age to get their shot of the stronger blooming sakura up ahead. It depends how much you want the ultimate sakura shot, but this was good enough for me! The empty shots below were achieved, because everyone is so busy taking shots UP the Incline (granted there are more blooming sakura at that point in time) - there’s no one pointing their cameras/phones downhill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706933125236-HT9EDA6OUNF68HJEHU1U/IMG_6903.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706933120541-0149YKRHOCNV9N86332J/IMG_6873.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706933147687-M61J8XSGNL3DQEW2N305/IMG_6909.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/55042beb-ef1a-479f-a334-a8e9bda92844/IMG_5400.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706933672602-14PWOS56ER1ACLRQURFD/IMG_5446.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706933599359-596UP6OJHF8OU0CBNCPO/IMG_5397.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706933638339-CHTABFHOE251K3C53D5Q/IMG_5399.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706933554195-RL4YZPHINLU35H4S2LVJ/IMG_5398.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706933548676-3Z5Q7FS3U4GFI6POHX4S/IMG_5403.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706933634502-E8NGPOOABRA7TQYXUW97/IMG_5416.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706933598536-ZMBGSOZ6ZICNPQVSU9P3/IMG_5412.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706933663973-SNTHXCXIEHK8QQKE6BBL/IMG_5448.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/6d050e46-0de2-43f6-b648-e1c471be724c/IMG_5427.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring - PHILOSOPHER’S WALK Perhaps because I came at the start of the sakura season (you can see in my photos, there were quite a few sakura trees not in full bloom and it was still relatively early morning - the Philosopher’s Path was peaceful and really only visited by locals and Japanese families. It was that quiet lovely local-ness of Kyoto I just adore. It was also the first time I stumbled upon Monk, and wondered what it was, till later in the year I returned and had an amazing dining experience there (a blog post will come soon) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706934438897-U3MHDJ1G87B98QX3K4H6/IMG_5451.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706934460153-TWRZKLKJOPRTO10Y6CRN/IMG_5450.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706934481624-4ODA76TCVX52H8QDOAYW/IMG_5449.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706934500917-K5VECSQ0LDMHZRCNDLFG/IMG_5426.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/42064b36-7849-4f1d-8604-86d68ca9fc31/IMG_6860.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706934865467-SGOYPB5ZG5Q0CG0ZRDOW/IMG_6854.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706934870720-Y3EUDFU58Y0KGF3QHC89/IMG_6856.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706934914622-1EFRRQOSBSLX4UU7BINI/IMG_6858.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706934910119-N2TTTT7H1Q195BA8WXLK/IMG_6861.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/89d4fc1f-9337-4905-bb82-03fe3c0baf02/IMG_6934.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring - HEIAN SHRINE Even though I get grumpy (not a morning person) about having to wake up horribly early to get to Keage Incline, it did allow me to capture some beautiful golden shots of sunrise over Heian Shrines giant torii and the cherry blossoms bordering the river canal (the photos above) Then after walking back down from after my morning walk from Keage to Philosopher’s, I managed to capture a moment right in front of the gorgeous torii and all the photos below (also because everyone was busy at Keage Incline at it’s peak time) So perhaps a benefit of waking up early indeed, but would I do it every time?… lol nope once in a while is fine! Though if Spring in Japan was warmer, I’d probably be more inclined to wake up early, however the chilliness in a spring morning is a huge deterrent for me! haha https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706935090745-CRSAAKV0IVBDYIX46JQF/IMG_5372.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706935112973-6EKU4AMB54L0JU523VE8/IMG_5367.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706935127240-V2LHQBM6JB915TD1MZJP/IMG_5363.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706935171015-3I02GUH1V4TS2TKXK2TV/IMG_7052.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706935156929-14N9EYT3QKSGBFAVGP10/IMG_6940.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706935097022-4YJUA3G8NIG46KFXDWU6/IMG_5373.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706935185577-C0T5JKB99M1OQSVNT6OJ/IMG_6919-1.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706935538204-N48T3FKBJ49JABWMN95T/IMG_5376.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/67d4dd3d-4b82-44f6-9580-f32f1dcb90d1/IMG_5469.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring - I LOVE MEANDERING Kyoto is a perfect place to get lost in, to walk down some random path because something caught your eye, just to discover if it is what you were thinking or something even more amazing. Which is why I love this city so A lot of my favourite moments were just slowly walking down various little streets, twists and turns if something captured my attention - perhaps a cloud of pink above some greenery, then I would go investigate and then I would come across some delightful interludes like this. I have no idea where this was exactly, but I kept walking and just kept discovering more (seriously this is why always have some snacks & water on you to keep you going!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/053bdc3c-7d00-4b87-9535-8f4d6ddcb024/IMG_6789.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring - AND SIMPLY WANDERING I have always been an advocate of a slower travel, and I realise I have that luxury since I live in Japan, I have more chances to visit Kyoto than most and a lack of restrictions as I’m not tied to a limited timeframe per se - so I’m grateful that I can experience this city more intimately However its those little local moments, glimpses of daily life that really strengthen my love of this historical city, when you walk down a local street and you see simply people going about their lives, perhaps an artist cycling to work, carrying her latest creation that showcases her love, her soul for her art… These are those instances that enhance all my travel experiences not only in Japan but worldwide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706934634346-PS3C3ZAD04YA4U4Q03E0/IMG_6780.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706934633697-3HQKGPE4M37L7PU2M1IF/IMG_5489.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706934660728-N86ZC5ANJAI0VHBIEWHC/IMG_6774.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706934672143-OH1D04B7KAY39ZW6YLR3/IMG_5462.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/d0ddd851-8d96-4f3e-b305-305b93926052/IMG_7139.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring - I WILL ALWAYS LOVE KYOTO Even though I dreaded the possibility of endless crowds, giving one goal to see one ‘popular’ cherry blossom spot and then simply just going about my usual way of travel in Kyoto (I did plan a lot of my fooding as always), simply walking down paths, along the river canals - I saw a plethora of sakura blossoms without having to wait for ages to take photos or disturb anyone else appreciating the blooms - that it just made me adore Kyoto even more! So if you can, when you plan your Kyoto spring trip, try and incorporate these elements in your schedule if possible. first trip & you want to see the all the famed sights ie, Kinkakuji, Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Kiyomizu-dera etc - give yourself at least 3 days to do so leisurely so you can go to one or two each day then explore that actual area then 2-3+ days to just meander, wander, get lost travel on weekdays, no weekends/public holidays if possible, plan to travel near the start or end of Sakura season (Philosopher’s Path - the river is covered in fallen sakura petals - would love to see it eventually one day!) To finish: Yes! go see Kyoto in Spring at least once, but don’t be afraid to also go elsewhere, lesser known, lesser travelled to chase those fragile pink blossoms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706935870078-JMP87B3HXDHM5Y8IJB8H/IMG_7053.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706935936055-P2INAU4C9E60QLPC9XZ9/IMG_7062.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706935875619-V4SW0AVM9C1MNZLH0CP9/IMG_7060.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706935915684-PJQIY6AEUHK1NW63KNOA/IMG_7064.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706936049917-UHMNUGDV3P67S36R8CK9/IMG_7103.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706935975695-6A1SF29756DSH1RQS7ZM/IMG_7069.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706936010225-Z1JF1GNB10TYIMPFRRUX/IMG_7098.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706936048527-NVDWUIOZTNZPJKWUTXHY/IMG_7119.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706936123753-QHTNIGH8WNCTH1M644P0/IMG_7132.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706936208402-T3Q01R74UQ07QAS9L9KV/IMG_7131.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706936124821-6L86XSVJNZHVUOUVWNMG/IMG_7143.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706936190048-IYLM56BOFIFJUDYUAK8I/IMG_7128.JPG KYOTO - Love Letter to a Kyoto Spring https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/kyoto/honkeowariyasoba monthly 0.5 2024-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/af99925f-a64c-4f47-955b-b631bb9b6c3c/IMG_6980.JPG KYOTO - Honke Owariya Soba - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706773638126-M7HVPKAPC07XGQY2DIX5/IMG_6956.JPG KYOTO - Honke Owariya Soba https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706773620690-AI2MKBC12V66M5HY719X/IMG_6955.JPG KYOTO - Honke Owariya Soba https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706773652049-BRRBL6YGBIMRNU149KZX/IMG_6979.JPG KYOTO - Honke Owariya Soba https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/b1d3c26d-96c5-4d70-880e-9bf121879f2e/IMG_6965.JPG KYOTO - Honke Owariya Soba - DELICIOUS HOURAI SOBA Renown for the freshness & umami of their dashi & buckwheat soba noodles; it’s said that the secret of it’s success lies with using their private ‘freshest’ Kyoto spring well to make everything. So precious is this water, that they will not open a restaurant in another city (for eg. the water in Tokyo is different to Kyoto, so it would not give the same result). When they opened two other Kyoto branches, it was only on the condition that they drill their own well for the Shijo Teramachi branch however no well could be dug for Takashimaya Department Store, so everything is made at the honten each day & transported over. Their signature dish, horai-soba (hourai), with its eight toppings: shiitake mushrooms, nori (seaweed), sliced egg, sesame seeds, wasabi, leeks, shrimp tempura, & grated daikon are eaten with five stacked trays of soba with a soup base & a variety of condiments, each to the preference of one’s own taste. It's so fun! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/39af59b5-c522-4e5f-8a6d-3414dc8563f0/IMG_6964.JPG KYOTO - Honke Owariya Soba - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/4d1d6c6f-28ad-4bf5-af32-e7b22ffc3eb1/IMG_6966.JPG KYOTO - Honke Owariya Soba - ARIKO INAOKA (CURRENT FAMILY HEAD) For over 550 years, the same family has been at the helm of Honke Owariya, and in a rare case for Japan, the current owner & sixteenth generation family head (十六代目) is Ariko Inaoka who succeeded her father & her grandfather. Traditionally, its always the son (or a husband who marries in & takes the surname) who becomes the current family head. I was so pleasantly surprised and happy to hear that against a stereotypical tradition, that this iconic restaurant has a female family head who is also a well known creative. Born in 1975, Inaoka-san is also a photographer, best known for her long-term project of photographing a pair of Icelandic twins over the course of multiple summers from 2009 - 2017. She went to high school in San Diego and graduated from Parsons School of Design in 1999. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706773846094-K628FH8646848NOMWYFS/IMG_6959.JPG KYOTO - Honke Owariya Soba https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706773870440-LMKKGGAP2G462KA0V4OT/IMG_6970.JPG KYOTO - Honke Owariya Soba https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706773845126-BZLIQ0U9ES30EYE7LLH5/IMG_6960.JPG KYOTO - Honke Owariya Soba https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706773859735-LWC14OFEZSN1FXKBBHVF/IMG_6972.JPG KYOTO - Honke Owariya Soba https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706773897141-2Z7VK388JUD7PGY3X3CF/IMG_6976.JPG KYOTO - Honke Owariya Soba https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706773890778-PXCXQNXQHJ8GKAQE45DH/IMG_6973.JPG KYOTO - Honke Owariya Soba https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/fe889b81-f16e-4234-8191-00f10b462347/IMG_6974.JPG KYOTO - Honke Owariya Soba - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706773973122-GLHW3Y42PJUK5QYI0ZAV/IMG_6978.JPG KYOTO - Honke Owariya Soba https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706773981344-LW1YIA2NPJQUYXKOG2AN/IMG_6977.JPG KYOTO - Honke Owariya Soba https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706773994600-0R0DCL9RY25VXSXK8GCV/IMG_6975.JPG KYOTO - Honke Owariya Soba https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/kyoto/cafebibliotichello monthly 0.5 2024-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/e74c847a-4d47-4dd1-9e91-e1a52b993d86/IMG_7048.JPG KYOTO - Cafe Bibliotic Hello! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/3963e779-ad16-4f96-b1dd-36393880df95/IMG_7050.JPG KYOTO - Cafe Bibliotic Hello! - A BOOK CAFE HOUSED IN A 130YRS MACHIYA! In one of my favourite areas of Kyoto, Nakagyo ward right nearby, probably the area I stay the most whenever I visit (near Karasuma-oike station) is this gorgeous local cafe that’s been around for roughly 20 years. A favourite with the locals, it’s housed in a 130year old Machiya, and is resplendent with a stunning amount of vivid green indoor plants & walls upon walls of design books, photography books, architecture etc (anything a creative mind would love) that you can freely peruse. Housed in a machiya, loads of books & plants - you can see why it’s one of my favourite places to chill when in Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/79a5e48c-a803-45a0-818e-f904794b9bd6/IMG_7049.JPG KYOTO - Cafe Bibliotic Hello! - FIND A COZY LITTLE NOOK The interiors are exemplary of the Machiya architecture with exposed heavy wooden beams in deep hues, high ceilings and a balcony 2nd floor where one can find more books and cozy little seating areas. It’s great to stop in for a quick coffee or leisurely lunch, think salads, sandwiches, Japanese curries with lunch sets available. There is also a small but sweet dessert menu So if you just need a place to chill one day after having enough of seeing the popular sights and the numerous crowds, head to this more local area. Honestly Karasuma -oike and surrounding areas is where I utterly love to just wile my days away in Kyoto (with the very occasional sightseeing) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706771376109-ZD7KXBMZSD9Z581USLFJ/IMG_7034.JPG KYOTO - Cafe Bibliotic Hello! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706771407001-178VIW0EGZJ3UI8UCFUI/IMG_7035.JPG KYOTO - Cafe Bibliotic Hello! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706771367014-XHZZBTEOWUB4UDN3UCHI/IMG_7046.JPG KYOTO - Cafe Bibliotic Hello! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706771422056-Z3QS3K3RS7M8VSXJ9U3K/IMG_7036.JPG KYOTO - Cafe Bibliotic Hello! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706771463436-ISW1Y507TXNJGV0CGHVB/IMG_7043.JPG KYOTO - Cafe Bibliotic Hello! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706771450986-K7GT2HR2SFU63UB51475/IMG_7042.JPG KYOTO - Cafe Bibliotic Hello! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706771498821-MNGI60PHJY11PH1YCCOZ/IMG_7047.JPG KYOTO - Cafe Bibliotic Hello! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706771500725-ZC0GMQOCDQENTP9SL5B7/IMG_7051.JPG KYOTO - Cafe Bibliotic Hello! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706771482025-OPM2GIDFDN6GNKWPBFLK/IMG_7045.JPG KYOTO - Cafe Bibliotic Hello! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/6a482993-08f3-48bd-a125-2fd982a3da77/IMG_7044.JPG KYOTO - Cafe Bibliotic Hello! - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/kyoto/awomb monthly 0.5 2024-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/981a09ed-6b8c-4272-acde-bf0293c7a8fa/IMG_9829.JPG KYOTO - AWOMB Karasuma Honten - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706772300276-YJRF46D9JZ3GQWQTYZMI/IMG_9835.JPG KYOTO - AWOMB Karasuma Honten https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706772303127-EOU0FQ8JFBNR4GEPSFO9/IMG_9836.JPG KYOTO - AWOMB Karasuma Honten https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/d250600e-abe3-45e0-b971-2d877565cc18/IMG_9839.JPG KYOTO - AWOMB Karasuma Honten - TEORI SUSHI Another fave lunch spot in my favourite Kyoto local district; Karasuma-Oike/Shijo area (notice the theme, I have always spent a lot of time in these areas whenever I visit Kyoto) where housed in a lovely old Machiya is this beautiful contemporary take on a deconstructed sushi. Literally meaning “handwoven sushi”, AWOMB presents you with a photogenic platter of seasonal ingredients accompanied with miso soup, rice & crisp roasted nori (seawood); allowing you to partake in the creation of your own essentially “temaki” sushi roll. If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed in what to do, the restaurant provides you with instructions in both English & Japanese of what to do & what the seasonal produce is. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/52373deb-db2d-40bd-b8c7-1805f93f5d84/IMG_9841.JPG KYOTO - AWOMB Karasuma Honten - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706772412954-H8FEJ7H94TCDHCZ9RTQ5/IMG_9830.JPG KYOTO - AWOMB Karasuma Honten https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706772436553-YA2ULI9B5GTRPSMLFB92/IMG_9837.JPG KYOTO - AWOMB Karasuma Honten https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706772430186-J9SBPN065ZP4HTXTO4L4/IMG_9833.JPG KYOTO - AWOMB Karasuma Honten https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706772449465-FKVOA31FEOYL8T5S8CEE/IMG_9842.JPG KYOTO - AWOMB Karasuma Honten https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706772445465-Z41ZT4EO0VL1W469K2XH/IMG_9838.JPG KYOTO - 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Denpaku Sea Turtle Beach - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621944894539-4H3DXHAN3ONCEBN5QSTS/Photo+12-7-20%2C+12+21+59+pm.jpg KOMINKA - Denpaku Sea Turtle Beach - DENPAKU SEA TURTLE The property is a simple 2BR home with an open plan living/dining/kitchen area, an indoor bathroom and an outside shower. You can see from the photos, that it’s been tastefully redone in a clean, simplistic Japanese traditional manner. Futons to sleep in, AC has been installed and there was an awesome antique writing desk I forgot to take a photo of. The only thing I would note is that, its an older style home, if you’re tall prepare to duck your head in the doorways, and its near nature, there will be a few bugs and insects that find their way in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621945358838-0E3JIKLLBM92LU9LNN3R/Photo+10-7-20%2C+11+42+24+am.jpg KOMINKA - Denpaku Sea Turtle Beach - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621945418911-KDVAEGC95RPWL3M4XLOC/Photo+10-7-20%2C+11+41+25+am.jpg KOMINKA - Denpaku Sea Turtle Beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621945420259-51SJS4VTEU9CZYCQY11J/Photo+10-7-20%2C+11+41+30+am.jpg KOMINKA - Denpaku Sea Turtle Beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621945529753-YX39EO5WJED63YLL5PJC/Photo+12-7-20%2C+12+17+46+pm.jpg KOMINKA - Denpaku Sea Turtle Beach - OUR MINI AREA TO CALL HOME Lush, rich greenery dots the area, theres a local family also living not too far away and a couple other private properties further down the road, so you really do feel like you’re part of the local community https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621945659994-U7QASXI60683MLTO91OF/Photo+10-7-20%2C+1+03+38+pm.jpg KOMINKA - Denpaku Sea Turtle Beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621945659156-OUKAWIZ1AIE0R0DB5VI7/Photo+10-7-20%2C+7+20+26+pm.jpg KOMINKA - Denpaku Sea Turtle Beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621945696925-6D1A4GIF4VSKAVN6CM4Z/Photo+10-7-20%2C+11+53+31+am.jpg KOMINKA - Denpaku Sea Turtle Beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621945775452-TTEX38C6CTB4DNGCEUK0/Photo+10-7-20%2C+12+01+52+pm.jpg KOMINKA - Denpaku Sea Turtle Beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621945772229-DY130HWC3XY1Y4CGO51X/Photo+10-7-20%2C+12+00+22+pm.jpg KOMINKA - Denpaku Sea Turtle Beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621945697537-YB6YYEQGRMSEBIIKA35B/Photo+10-7-20%2C+11+45+40+am.jpg KOMINKA - Denpaku Sea Turtle Beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1621946208682-4KF248DKCJKIHRIFRW4T/Photo+10-7-20%2C+2+21+26+pm.jpg KOMINKA - Denpaku Sea Turtle Beach - THE SECLUDED BEACH AREA We had this delightful stretch of beach really all to ourselves! Tho I’m sure the locals living near us do use it at some point, yet when we were there, we were always the only ones. It’s a little bit rocky and craggy, but its delightfully clear, and just lovely to explore. Further up, a short walk from our little area we also discovered the local swimming clubhouse, which also has an area cordoned off by buoys, which is obviously a safe spot to swim especially for children. 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Selected books are available to purchase if guests wish to take home a book they’ve fallen in love with on their travels. 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I particularly liked that the Deluxe King Room was spacious enough to have a corner settee with compromising on space and so one didn’t feel cramped. It was perfect to recline against to go through the books I discovered downstairs in their library. 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This was the 31st room to be finished. It is also one of the bigger rooms, with lovely wide curving windows. This was the room I stayed in, however as I visited on a quiet week day - I was lucky to view some of the other artist rooms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/446c4af8-fe9b-4c2b-900d-edf50bb04826/IMG_8707.JPG HOTEL - Park Hotel Tokyo - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1714307187406-FF5U1734JZHEJ6UM5H6Y/IMG_8709.JPG HOTEL - Park Hotel Tokyo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1714307232145-VRO0SV28WFN7K4G7EYJ8/IMG_8745.JPG HOTEL - Park Hotel Tokyo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1714307268992-DZE8WJOD1FL2WXA5FK6Z/IMG_8747.JPG HOTEL - Park Hotel Tokyo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1714307153562-SJ19DRI1O77OS0MQLVKS/IMG_8703.JPG HOTEL - Park Hotel Tokyo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1714307313224-T3FGGQBLNSOAKNL8AX43/IMG_8749.JPG HOTEL - Park Hotel Tokyo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1714307165301-QMJHRGZMDVOI339R60W5/IMG_8704.JPG HOTEL - Park Hotel Tokyo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1714307270827-M08M1DXWV7IMQVDKAV7P/IMG_8748.JPG HOTEL - Park Hotel Tokyo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1714307187204-4WLGBQEHK0R84H5SWF1D/IMG_8708.JPG HOTEL - Park Hotel Tokyo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1714307359869-ORG99D2QGO9CLIYS7VJD/IMG_8751.JPG HOTEL - Park Hotel Tokyo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1714307346590-B51TXPL5SE0D91SWRUKB/IMG_8753.JPG HOTEL - Park Hotel Tokyo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1714307444808-APWBBTA882W3N8HSB062/IMG_8790.JPG HOTEL - Park Hotel Tokyo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1714307380821-CAOXJYMM2WBI6RMPQPEW/IMG_8754.JPG HOTEL - Park Hotel Tokyo https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/kyotohotelblossom monthly 0.5 2024-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/cb8eefd3-9fb6-4edf-aab1-fb09effe9605/IMG_8021.JPG HOTEL - Hotel Blossom Kyoto - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/ca7b7186-a0f5-4bd5-b19b-f8719be61127/IMG_8019.JPG HOTEL - Hotel Blossom Kyoto - THE BLOSSOM KYOTO Owned by the JR Group (yeap the stations), the Hotel Blossom “chain” of hotels are a great choice for those wishing for an affordable mid-luxurious range of hotel accommodation. Their Kyoto property is beautifully decorated with works of Kyoto artisans, and contemporary art installations created with historical pieces made from kawara tiles, aiming to evoke and showcase the old days of Gojo (the old name of Kyoto) I enjoyed my stay here so much, that when my parents visited Tokyo recently, I placed them in the Shinjuku station branch of The Blossom. They greatly enjoyed it in terms of location, newness, design, space etc (more on that another time) The hotel is 2mins walk from Gojo station (1 stop from Kyoto station) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706753793490-ZZP5N6J43ERP1RWMW3ZV/IMG_8023.JPG HOTEL - Hotel Blossom Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706753796306-9ICQSG6TC4HM9U8ICYSF/IMG_8022.JPG HOTEL - Hotel Blossom Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706753808508-I275OFSH7PSJE8EK4O9E/IMG_8020.JPG HOTEL - Hotel Blossom Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/7c5e48ae-69a2-4247-b23f-fb301387cbfe/IMG_8031.JPG HOTEL - Hotel Blossom Kyoto - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706754033785-TYACTE2HDRELGRSVFPIP/IMG_8034.JPG HOTEL - Hotel Blossom Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706754034167-NS0X2ZZQB43OA5IJB39B/IMG_8026.JPG HOTEL - Hotel Blossom Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706754048236-J06QA3CW67HZO1KMZLXB/IMG_8015.JPG HOTEL - Hotel Blossom Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/847d1202-b720-41ee-92ff-20cae8c94eb2/IMG_7995.JPG HOTEL - Hotel Blossom Kyoto - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/2a471723-faeb-4447-9e6b-63edf39917e1/IMG_8047.JPG HOTEL - Hotel Blossom Kyoto - THE PUBLIC BATHS It’s been wonderful seeing more and more newer hotels in Japan incorporating large public baths for guests to enjoy, promoting Japan’s cultural love of bathing. Located on the Basement floor, two calming public baths await, one male bath and one female bath. Beautiful mosaic tile work adorn each wall of the baths, with sakura (cherry blossoms) for the female bath & takebayashi ( a bamboo forest) for the male bath. Only available for hotel guests, please be aware that this is NOT an onsen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706754293196-TWBX9JE60I0ZO0NQCFJI/IMG_7990.JPG HOTEL - Hotel Blossom Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706754359921-6RJH54NCNUSSYTKSSZ8N/IMG_8052.JPG HOTEL - Hotel Blossom Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706754306433-3NXD93MCCR45EE67YN8K/IMG_7987.JPG HOTEL - Hotel Blossom Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706754406397-SS37VJ3BEEMRSPRRWF93/IMG_7999.JPG HOTEL - Hotel Blossom Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706754378070-KGMA7V84OUFXQYP2W9DV/IMG_8012.JPG HOTEL - Hotel Blossom Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706754349961-TCKZMN5OMF5PIJQ36JA9/IMG_8001.JPG HOTEL - Hotel Blossom Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/a5a697f6-b847-45ff-b7d6-eccb0007f613/IMG_8076.JPG HOTEL - Hotel Blossom Kyoto - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/0d656b56-7c45-458a-b95c-64d603b744a9/IMG_8069.JPG HOTEL - Hotel Blossom Kyoto - KYOTO GOJO ONO This time around, I had included a meal plan with my stay as I was swamped with work and didn’t want to have to research and wander around Gojo area trying to find food for myself. What a wonderful surprise it was! Dinner was an absolute delight! A beautiful, delicious course fusing together local Japanese ingredients with the style of traditional Japanese & French cooking combined to create a wonderful marriage of seasonal flavours & tastes (photos below in random order) In the end I skipped breakfast (was sleeping), and enjoyed my “light meal” ticket which was actually perfect as a light “brunch” time meal (the pasta, soup & bread photo below - top left corner) as it kept me going whilst I jumped on the shinkansen to get to my next destination. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706754840713-PS3XY9CTUYRH2Y1IJN9W/IMG_8092.JPG HOTEL - Hotel Blossom Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706754837703-UN35C294M4YSRWTIFARA/IMG_8056.JPG HOTEL - Hotel Blossom Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706754869633-5P33RW20K1EGYTRH36J2/IMG_8082.JPG HOTEL - Hotel Blossom Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706754884193-LM8TPC28FN2IFXJQZMJ9/IMG_8081.JPG HOTEL - Hotel Blossom Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706754914111-7ZPPF96Z4CLVXB77LXOU/IMG_8074.JPG HOTEL - Hotel Blossom Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706754906485-5HU7E9IL2BCDC0UA398P/IMG_8072.JPG HOTEL - Hotel Blossom Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706754938575-QZ35JO3EORCXJ72M7XKB/IMG_8079.JPG HOTEL - Hotel Blossom Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706754954941-7YIE4JQXVIHXNI12648V/IMG_8086.JPG HOTEL - Hotel Blossom Kyoto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706754967525-UPWQO0AMEIZ3M6ESAP91/IMG_8067.JPG HOTEL - Hotel Blossom Kyoto https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/grandwestarashiyama monthly 0.5 2024-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/7b6e0b07-6ad1-41b6-bef2-7a8a3a8bc718/IMG_7795.JPG HOTEL - Grandwest Arashiyama - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/bec49e3c-2b76-4b36-8748-ae6d768a29cf/IMG_7796.JPG HOTEL - Grandwest Arashiyama - THE GRANDWEST ARASHIYAMA Wonderfully located in the Arashiyama area of Kyoto, this sweet aparthotel restored & renovated in 2017 is perfect for those who want to be walking distance to the famed Arashiyama Bamboo Forest (~25mins) and the picturesque Togetsukyo Bridge (~12mins). Other sights nearby in walking distance is Tenryu-ji (~16mins), Horin-ji (~10mins) and one of my personal favourites Matsunooo Taisha Shrine (~14mins) which is away from the crazy crowds of Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and just provides such a quiet respite. I love it enough I may have to write a separate blog post about it soon! 10 rooms are available with four different rooms designs, some of the rooms offer full kitchens or kitchenettes but all a great option for those who prefer a more homey feel to their stay. The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Hankyu Arashiyama Station. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/26f5ee6d-610f-480c-a774-a39a837a1e3f/IMG_7747.JPG HOTEL - Grandwest Arashiyama - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706747805396-ZWSGOE9V3NKGGIAO17AX/IMG_7745.JPG HOTEL - Grandwest Arashiyama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706747811582-9F155UT9D61WG8CQJWHI/IMG_7750.JPG HOTEL - Grandwest Arashiyama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706747837894-YDKYFRHAMUIJVNP35JER/IMG_7753.JPG HOTEL - Grandwest Arashiyama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706747847909-QBUTCFW0KKNGD3FS25C9/IMG_7755.JPG HOTEL - Grandwest Arashiyama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706747904855-RFYKFBX8M3F6NQYCZQ1T/IMG_7792.JPG HOTEL - Grandwest Arashiyama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706747880452-TAAFT0TTMO3WGVPDOUVU/IMG_7756.JPG HOTEL - Grandwest Arashiyama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/14cedc7b-86ac-4c4d-a7dd-499a1efa6f53/IMG_7758.JPG HOTEL - Grandwest Arashiyama - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706748052344-N6RN8B5OU31MSFLVFNLA/IMG_7790.JPG HOTEL - Grandwest Arashiyama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706748053352-YM8HJVBRKXVNISOZ5MC1/IMG_7782.JPG HOTEL - Grandwest Arashiyama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706748072461-Z8OAYH6EK9F8JWV34ZEL/IMG_7791.JPG HOTEL - Grandwest Arashiyama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/d25d59da-a4b8-4ea4-9419-b5ae7a196a44/IMG_7752.JPG HOTEL - Grandwest Arashiyama - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/a2a7c755-47e4-4ee6-91ca-821ea1e4e4e2/IMG_7804.JPG HOTEL - Grandwest Arashiyama - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706748204958-SC7ZJB9US2VQWCMTRWA6/IMG_7798.JPG HOTEL - Grandwest Arashiyama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706748211392-VPENQ8QONZQDO5S0Z57J/IMG_7805.JPG HOTEL - Grandwest Arashiyama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706748226202-KT6SZ5LZUYHKGZKQ50TV/IMG_7801.JPG HOTEL - Grandwest Arashiyama https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/rinnkyotostation monthly 0.5 2024-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/5cabec49-411d-40b2-9bd5-383eb0fad623/IMG_9324.JPG HOTEL - Rinn Kyoto Station - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/b0e62d77-9d7e-4b31-80be-215734b09de5/IMG_9320.JPG HOTEL - Rinn Kyoto Station - RINN KYOTO STATION Again on another trip to Kyoto, I decided to extend to go off adventuring on some further meanderings, and because I knew I had to take the shinkansen the next morning - I was looking for a hotel close to Kyoto station (since normally I’m in the local areas) Discovered hotels by the Rinn group which are lovely modern Japanese aparthotel styles & regular hotel rooms. Lately I feel in Japan there’s a new type of hotel/aparthotel thats somewhere between a Japanese “business hotel” (which are great! so affordable! Like Super & Toyoko) and what is classified as a “traditional city hotel” (Prince, Hyatt etc) - so it falls kind of mid range cost, but nice modern spacious designs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/abc80a2f-7b2a-4663-8a4e-e3b462a0d7dd/IMG_9331.JPG HOTEL - Rinn Kyoto Station - ~6 MINS WALK TO KYOTO STATION The location was perfect for me since I had to jump on the shinkansen the next morning and its great for people who want to catch buses to explore Kyoto, as the main bus terminal in Kyoto station is right there, so you can hop on to go see the many famous sights! Rinn has other properties around Kyoto in various locations, so you have a wide range of options to choose from. I believe they’ve also started to renovate some Machiya in Kyoto too, for a more luxurious stay. However I have yet to experience any of them! Maybe on my next Kyoto travels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706709936205-AWI1C6A2X5IZ2OCQVGSY/IMG_9323.JPG HOTEL - Rinn Kyoto Station https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706709937027-RNG25NHXL0TH1ZZ8PNTU/IMG_9328.JPG HOTEL - Rinn Kyoto Station https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706709960793-5WE3QC62NO0779J0QK71/IMG_9325.JPG HOTEL - Rinn Kyoto Station https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/ae7a6edd-0eaf-4f98-8927-a85e39fd7685/IMG_9326.JPG HOTEL - Rinn Kyoto Station - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/9e87a8fb-2b92-484b-a3c4-f1f9feb54dcb/IMG_9330.JPG HOTEL - Rinn Kyoto Station - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/wayfarerhotel monthly 0.5 2024-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/11ccb6d6-ebf8-41b9-b663-4083c70401e3/IMG_9557.JPG HOTEL - Wayfarer Kyoto Shijo - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/2069b98b-9ebc-4ce8-afa1-44df8bc8b4fa/IMG_9565.JPG HOTEL - Wayfarer Kyoto Shijo - WAYFARER KYOTO SHIJO Randomly one trip to Kyoto, I decided to extend (as I sometimes do) and discovered this sweet aparthotel in Shijo area (another area I frequent a lot and roughly 8mins from Karasuma station) The rooms available at Wayfarer venture from classic tatami Japanese style rooms, to classic doubles (perfect for couples) to larger family rooms and suites which are spacious and just perfect for groups of travellers, young families etc. One thing to note is that these larger style suites, do not have separate bedrooms, so one would be sharing one huge space essentially. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/727ea2ec-5265-49d6-b379-9129888b0591/IMG_9560.JPG HOTEL - Wayfarer Kyoto Shijo - SIGNATURE FAMILY SUITE I managed to randomly book the “signature family suite” for a night (it was a random week night in off peak season when I was in Kyoto) Loved the modern Japanese design & interiors, perfect for me as I was travelling out and about. Particularly loved about this suite, that there was some minor separation of the beds. Two fluffy futons in the main area (maybe good for parents) then separated by a wooden lattice shoji door, a room with 3 futons - so possible space for ~ 5 guests. However as you can tell in the photos, it’s not separate privacy. If you want a place with actual separate bedrooms I would look at Mimaru Suites Kyoto Shijo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/2298fbd0-93a2-4102-a81b-b391dfaffaf8/IMG_9559.JPG HOTEL - Wayfarer Kyoto Shijo - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/5f6e2527-9cdb-44c9-aa4c-fc3264ba9091/IMG_9553.JPG HOTEL - Wayfarer Kyoto Shijo - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706712251941-4JKZNLCBLBU3W2301WS2/IMG_9558.JPG HOTEL - Wayfarer Kyoto Shijo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706712253491-4Z4GK1KD3ANYDOSSTTHG/IMG_9550.JPG HOTEL - Wayfarer Kyoto Shijo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706712261708-WETJ75ZBGHY8AUITY352/IMG_9556.JPG HOTEL - Wayfarer Kyoto Shijo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/5e01ee85-543a-4f31-85c3-e24658f20cd4/IMG_9551.JPG HOTEL - Wayfarer Kyoto Shijo - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/candeokyoto monthly 0.5 2024-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/490a2b3d-c635-4e44-9fcb-d788a5056adf/IMG_6921.JPG HOTEL - Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku Candeo Hotels - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/66a3a6e9-8e39-4bf7-adb2-e25da5c53fa4/IMG_7011.JPG HOTEL - Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku Candeo Hotels - KYOTO KARASUMA ROKKAKU I first discovered Candeo Hotels several years ago on my first trip to Nagasaki. Their rooms are always modern, lovely and perfect for couples travelling. I especially loved that the majority of their properties have a SkySpa ( a large public bath, not onsen that guests can enjoy) Rooms do have their own shower/bathroom facilities. So imagine my delight when Candeo Hotels opened a property in Kyoto in my favourite area of Karasuma, as part of a 100year old historical Machiya! where not only did they have a glorious public bath, but certain rooms have their very own gorgeous large private ofuros. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706783407284-5Y7M5K9GUG7J984K7B1X/IMG_7016.JPG HOTEL - Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku Candeo Hotels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706783424137-0A6R6RYD0KFWI8IAOXGZ/IMG_6922.JPG HOTEL - Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku Candeo Hotels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706783413964-JWF5IWX4FHLWG4HOY3P0/IMG_7015.JPG HOTEL - Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku Candeo Hotels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706783440017-7Y7ZRHFPDM16CNMILPOJ/IMG_6925.JPG HOTEL - Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku Candeo Hotels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706783454943-VPBTDJQPON91TANR7AFM/IMG_6934.JPG HOTEL - Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku Candeo Hotels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706783441708-OTGI92OMHI1ZXBOKWX4E/IMG_6928.JPG HOTEL - Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku Candeo Hotels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/b6708817-1fb2-4bfc-8c49-8111145e7c8d/IMG_7007.JPG HOTEL - Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku Candeo Hotels - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/a5a93299-250c-480f-9021-205e824c4e9a/IMG_6924.JPG HOTEL - Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku Candeo Hotels - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/26043055-6e2d-44e9-ae51-1baf199dafe8/IMG_6965.JPG HOTEL - Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku Candeo Hotels - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/64b794f8-7efc-4fe7-bdc7-6682903d01b5/IMG_6970.JPG HOTEL - Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku Candeo Hotels - THE SKYSPA These beautiful relaxing baths in fresh white & granite pottery hues are a great way to soothe your body after walking around Kyoto. Both men’s & women’s baths have both indoor and semi-open air (where the pottery baths are) to enjoy. Whilst the women’s bath also has a mist sauna, and men’s has a dry sauna along with a cold bath as well. The water is not onsen water. Only available for hotel guests’ use Guests with tattoos are allowed to use the public baths when they stay at the Tokyo Roppongi, Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku & Osaka Namba properties. Children must be fully toilet trained, no water diapers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706784472115-TF6S9A15HE1B3BTGIQ2N/IMG_6984.JPG HOTEL - Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku Candeo Hotels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706784472457-D57R1M4ODKD99YHB87JV/IMG_6962.JPG HOTEL - Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku Candeo Hotels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706784487820-JKN61UH19CWGXGT35OUW/IMG_6964.JPG HOTEL - Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku Candeo Hotels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/3f57ec51-fa1a-4a2b-8481-c80fd388634d/IMG_6936.JPG HOTEL - Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku Candeo Hotels - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/58e72789-ac93-4200-b38d-275045f80842/IMG_7022.JPG HOTEL - Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku Candeo Hotels - PRIVATE SPA KING/TWIN The rooms at Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku follow the usual designs of Candeo Hotel, modern lines, simplicity, comfy little day beds (it’s always nice knowing that the branding/design is consistent throughout their properties - just sometimes in difference color schemes!). However one difference in comparison to their other hotels I’ve experienced (Tokyo Roppongi & Nagasaki Chinatown) is that Kyoto has this extra luxe rooms Private Spa King & Twin where one can enjoy their own private open air ofuro bath (not onsen!) So of course I did, along with a bunch of bath salts I always have with me when I travel just in case hahaha. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706784781560-8502TLDECRT8ONJ3RPPQ/IMG_6935.JPG HOTEL - Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku Candeo Hotels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706784781725-P18ZUK35MJSWSIPSEVFQ/IMG_6954.JPG HOTEL - Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku Candeo Hotels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706784792535-QSOADG1VE1TW2KXXFPRP/IMG_6949.JPG HOTEL - Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku Candeo Hotels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/7769a165-7a01-4b51-88fc-b6b6e6d2a549/IMG_7031.JPG HOTEL - Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku Candeo Hotels - MY BEAUTIFUL OPEN AIR BATH Utterly luscious and so spacious, easily could fit a couple, or even a young family. I spent a lot of time relaxing here, reading an just winding down, after a busy week of travels Though I would like to point out, the bath is that big… it took around 30-40mins to fill!! I had enough time to pop around to the grocery store around the corner from the hotel to pick up a bento for dinner so I could do some work in my room, I got back & the bath still wasn’t finished! So make use of that time whilst the water is running for the bath, to do something else you need to do! Hahaha https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/d697c2c0-3840-4517-881c-3f37ed14e489/IMG_7025.JPG HOTEL - Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku Candeo Hotels - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/a7d1b4fb-aa74-4afd-b6d4-16338be39239/IMG_7047.JPG HOTEL - Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku Candeo Hotels - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/7c94db4a-8dd8-4789-b6a9-d07dab43694e/IMG_7045.JPG HOTEL - Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku Candeo Hotels - BREAKFAST INCLUDED If you choose to have breakfast as part of your stay, its a lovely seasonal Japanese breakfast in the cutest traditional bento box style. A great way to start the day with some yumminess. PS. I think it was in the breakfast room in the Machiya where I accidentally hit my head on a low beam as I was stepping into the little alcove room to go get more water & tea with breakfast *whoops * https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/5568914f-2e98-491f-a1f7-822f153be29a/IMG_6995.JPG HOTEL - Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku Candeo Hotels - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706785282455-BH8XB4OHZGEDVGTVKZ28/IMG_7020.JPG HOTEL - Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku Candeo Hotels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706785308340-Z4Y0SO4JH0WZZKH51UM6/IMG_6985.JPG HOTEL - Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku Candeo Hotels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706785280725-LQ0YAITFZWP9MXCESS4D/IMG_7019.JPG HOTEL - Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku Candeo Hotels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706785326356-NFKX7LK1C02PWNQ1EM1S/IMG_6991.JPG HOTEL - Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku Candeo Hotels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706785307332-CHLC2VF5YY82UKQGBNQE/IMG_7002.JPG HOTEL - Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku Candeo Hotels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706785332031-T8IN33HOCFZ1ZCZI6F1S/IMG_6992.JPG HOTEL - Kyoto Karasuma Rokkaku Candeo Hotels https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/mimarusuiteskyotoshijo monthly 0.5 2024-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1aa146f9-27ed-4941-94ec-5c93971fd9e9/IMG_9081.JPG HOTEL - Mimaru Suites Kyoto Shijo - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/4ed248a1-69f4-4fea-b15c-a862afee07b8/IMG_9192.JPG HOTEL - Mimaru Suites Kyoto Shijo - MIMARU SUITES KYOTO SHIJO It’s wonderful to see in recent years, the rise of aparthotels “apartment hotels” which are often located in wonderful local hubs, have the nice amenities of a hotel but have the feel of home, and are perfect for families travelling together to stay together but have the privacy of separate bedrooms and even multiple bathrooms Mimaru Hotels have various properties around Japan in the three cities tourists visit the most; Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka. My favourite has to be their “MIMARU SUITES” properties which are that extra bit more lush. They have two “SUITES” hotels in Kyoto & one in Tokyo. The others are their normal “aparthotels.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/e222cc45-b0c4-4a7f-9a1a-0ec27d314119/IMG_9089.JPG HOTEL - Mimaru Suites Kyoto Shijo - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/71266ec7-176c-4b8e-a659-28dd6382872a/IMG_9087.JPG HOTEL - Mimaru Suites Kyoto Shijo - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/9f8530b7-d1fe-4f3b-8ac3-025e37fc9913/IMG_9100.JPG HOTEL - Mimaru Suites Kyoto Shijo - 3BR JAPANESE SUITE One of their larger suites in the Kyoto Shijo branch, this apartment was specifically selected as it had 3 separate bedrooms, and we stayed here with 2 other couples & 1 baby - so it was perfect for everyone to have the privacy of their own room'. 2Bedrooms had Western beds, one with an ensuite & the other our friends had a crib (photo below). Whereas this tatami room I’m sitting in (before my friends arrived) became the 3rd bedroom which became fully private when the shoji doors were closed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/14ff7237-f891-4111-91e7-b47a2a86e5d2/IMG_9097.JPG HOTEL - Mimaru Suites Kyoto Shijo - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706713056352-TWWIIODV1LHE4FYOKUBS/IMG_9080.JPG HOTEL - Mimaru Suites Kyoto Shijo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706713052393-OA816OSI6VP5VHQPZK43/IMG_9082.JPG HOTEL - Mimaru Suites Kyoto Shijo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706713070601-PXQ05XOQGZZ12N9616WP/IMG_9084.JPG HOTEL - Mimaru Suites Kyoto Shijo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706713080163-TYYMLQR3XFL9BA9D6OGI/IMG_9090.JPG HOTEL - Mimaru Suites Kyoto Shijo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706713096339-3J8R59CPYDVZ2Q035JYK/IMG_9098.JPG HOTEL - Mimaru Suites Kyoto Shijo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706713105398-2QS95HBLHPAGR6EYC6ZU/IMG_9096.JPG HOTEL - Mimaru Suites Kyoto Shijo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/009814e4-77a2-47b9-8773-0f30485371b1/IMG_9077.JPG HOTEL - Mimaru Suites Kyoto Shijo - COMPLIMENTARY HAPPY HOUR & KITCHEN/COOKING GOODS TO USE A pleasant surprise when we checked into Mimaru Suites Kyoto Shijo, was that we were told we had a complimentary happy hour where we could enjoy local nihonshu (sake), craft beer & other drinks and take them up to the apartment to enjoy (the beer came in growlers too, so the boys were stoked to fill them!) Also available are all these beautiful (and fancy!) Kyoto pottery,/kitchenware that you can use to make your own cooked meals in the apartment! We made a huge nabe on some of our nights. Though I was surprised that they didn’t offer any of the products for sale… (like new ones) because I really wanted one of the nihonshu tokkuri (the blue one with Mt Fuji & a bird) which whistled when you poured the nihonshu. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706713306343-CZI696JFOHRWN6EM3ZQH/IMG_9114.JPG HOTEL - Mimaru Suites Kyoto Shijo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706713357241-JPJ4GZYFN4L9QCBSD4G7/IMG_9111.JPG HOTEL - Mimaru Suites Kyoto Shijo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706713313640-W006LSY0MOHF2GXAOUOR/IMG_9115.JPG HOTEL - Mimaru Suites Kyoto Shijo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706713402482-1CYI3MOCAJUZ2MK29YR2/IMG_9242.JPG HOTEL - Mimaru Suites Kyoto Shijo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706713356130-K7JRCF9G5XCMDCYX6DYK/IMG_9112.JPG HOTEL - Mimaru Suites Kyoto Shijo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706713405886-KP4XCY9M6DK4AJZ5IN6I/IMG_9245.JPG HOTEL - Mimaru Suites Kyoto Shijo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/72ac765e-0938-416b-8aed-ba09d48fc32a/IMG_9095.JPG HOTEL - Mimaru Suites Kyoto Shijo - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/hyattcentrickanazawa monthly 0.5 2024-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/45fda3d0-194b-461f-b728-1dda3db20f94/IMG_9243.JPG HOTEL - Hyatt Centric Kanazawa - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692885898357-IBUW6BFU3S0YJRW3C1NF/IMG_9244.JPG HOTEL - Hyatt Centric Kanazawa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692885892728-21J4WSOWTXWCGDBB5DVK/IMG_9241.JPG HOTEL - Hyatt Centric Kanazawa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692885916414-T2BNDH54AR09PJGCQSKS/IMG_9242.JPG HOTEL - Hyatt Centric Kanazawa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/08f24b3f-19a6-4c0e-bf7e-b3bf2592b2ea/IMG_9249.JPG HOTEL - Hyatt Centric Kanazawa - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/8fc8519a-45b3-4485-b7ec-fc71859f4094/IMG_9255.JPG HOTEL - Hyatt Centric Kanazawa - RELAX IN THEIR MODERN LUXE ROOMS Spacious, modern, with all the amenities you would need, the rooms of the Hyatt Centric Kanazawa are wonderfully relaxing after meandering through the city’s delights. I did particularly like the remote controlled curtains/blinds and the aluminium water bottles provided perfect for re-use. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692887226522-U4CP4EW245Y6LFC08G3S/IMG_9247.JPG HOTEL - Hyatt Centric Kanazawa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692887229226-L5QUYJVPU4IWQIL5H4BH/IMG_9250.JPG HOTEL - Hyatt Centric Kanazawa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692887255073-14X4WX5ZHQ09STJ72E9H/IMG_0271.JPG HOTEL - Hyatt Centric Kanazawa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/6e31f8ba-8951-4c1d-a1b4-53ea22fe54c8/IMG_5896.JPG HOTEL - Hyatt Centric Kanazawa - FIVE GRILL & LOUNGE Meals are served in their wide, expansive restaurant on the same floor as the lobby, where one can enjoy a buffet breakfast in the morning, snacks & lighter tidbits at the lounge or indulge in a sumptuous meal at the Grill side of the restaurant. From the month of April, their rooftop open-air bar on the 14th floor, with outdoor terrace is open, which is utterly perfect to have a night cap of cocktails after your day out. They also have a Twilight Happy Hour between 5pm -7pm Apologies I was too busy chatting with people to take photos haha https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1476c3c8-04dc-4b46-ad0d-3a054ecd8136/IMG_5897.JPG HOTEL - Hyatt Centric Kanazawa - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/korinkyo monthly 0.5 2023-08-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/8c056871-93d3-42f9-bef8-391d787b3f26/Photo+12-6-2022%2C+3+32+57+pm.jpg HOTEL - Korinkyo - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/c4a98999-ed92-42d0-81df-c7c3c120a5c8/Photo+12-6-2022%2C+2+54+26+pm.jpg HOTEL - Korinkyo A shopfront showcasing their homemade beauty lines of creams, soaps, shampoos, conditioners and scents (which you can also enjoy in your room) greets you on the ground floor with steps leading down to their intimate dining room if you choose to have meals on their premises, whilst up a short flight of stairs an elevator leads you into the hotel’s lobby. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/95ea6a38-0fe8-4b11-bfe4-aa5371fcaab9/Photo+12-6-2022%2C+3+13+19+pm.jpg HOTEL - Korinkyo High arched windows (the originals from it’s former life) beckon you in with charming city views of Kanazawa and are a constant feature throughout the premises. Recline on the lobby’s comfortable settee as you take in the stunning minimalism, industrial, concrete architectural vibes bathed softly in natural light, as you sip on perhaps the most delicious herbal floral Taiwanese tea served in a gorgeous antique Japanese teacup. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1663245149280-AVKDLLJQXVMNQMAU6ZIL/Photo+12-6-2022%2C+3+02+57+pm.jpg HOTEL - Korinkyo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1663245150915-R9KS6B44PPA3DAWFKGHB/Photo+12-6-2022%2C+3+02+31+pm.jpg HOTEL - Korinkyo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1663245180367-RQAASA8DMFHCE81M31V1/Photo+12-6-2022%2C+3+02+09+pm.jpg HOTEL - Korinkyo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1663245181820-4PAW97021MLHELA1UL00/Photo+12-6-2022%2C+3+01+41+pm.jpg HOTEL - Korinkyo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/c215fe08-30e7-4e1d-bccc-5b3f225bfb36/Photo+12-6-2022%2C+3+30+14+pm.jpg HOTEL - Korinkyo - A HIGH FLOOR SUITE There are several different types of rooms at Korinkyo, from their standard to superior/deluxe with free standing baths to their suites, one with it’s own sauna and decadent bath or perhaps my fave the high floor panoramic view suite. Located on floors 7 - 9, the high floor panoramic suites feature the original floor to ceiling high arched windows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/d6fbc81f-5810-4f96-bafc-7b5223f95a43/Photo+12-6-2022%2C+3+29+37+pm.jpg HOTEL - Korinkyo - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/93767c2e-d3c3-452a-96b1-cb685439deca/Photo+12-6-2022%2C+3+28+03+pm.jpg HOTEL - Korinkyo - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/75758cc8-8a4a-47e0-8dde-3de912cf88d6/Photo+12-6-2022%2C+3+59+09+pm.jpg HOTEL - Korinkyo - PANORAMIC HIGH FLOOR VIEW BATH SUITE Home for a time! My beautiful room filled with natural lift, soft whites, neutral tones lifted with greenery was utterly perfect as a base for Kanazawa City - and those windows! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/554c9130-4dc6-4cc8-9b99-7d6712fda906/Photo+12-6-2022%2C+3+34+10+pm.jpg HOTEL - Korinkyo - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1663247988813-U8B9LOBNQZMLFHZ1PYFL/Photo+12-6-2022%2C+4+37+36+pm.jpg HOTEL - Korinkyo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1663247986326-QWA10H4WWG87G4IGES8W/Photo+12-6-2022%2C+4+33+11+pm.jpg HOTEL - Korinkyo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1663248015926-QLRB7DVCGV8PI9X65NNE/Photo+12-6-2022%2C+4+12+51+pm.jpg HOTEL - Korinkyo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1663248011324-ESPO5A1GU6TT4ZJ0L85C/Photo+12-6-2022%2C+3+36+01+pm.jpg HOTEL - Korinkyo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/240ba9d9-56d4-4e5d-aa44-2bd097b7c307/Photo+13-6-2022%2C+7+11+12+am.jpg HOTEL - Korinkyo - THE ROOFTOP CYPRESS BATHS Natural morning light is something I love waking up too (not a fan of blackout curtains) and the light streaming in was a perfect morning reminder that I had a session at Korinkyo’s rooftop private open air bath & sauna to enjoy to start my day. Perfect for those who wish for an extra little splurge, the rooftop of Korinkyo has two spacious hinoki cypress baths (not hot spring) to enjoy, with one slightly cooler than the other whilst enjoying Kanazawa’s breeze. Indoors has a sauna for those who enjoy sweating it out, a small comfy lounge perfect to relax in with all the comfy towels they provide, and a rain shower. Downstairs the hotel also has an isolation tank for those who enjoy the weightless experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/7b496755-baa0-4f8d-837c-aedb5460b76c/Photo+13-6-2022%2C+7+00+26+am.jpg HOTEL - Korinkyo - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1e053f52-4b61-49ea-b8ce-33cb710b2dfc/Photo+13-6-2022%2C+8+20+24+am.jpg HOTEL - Korinkyo Breakfast is inspired by Taiwanese cuisine and based on oriental medicine, resulting in a delightful fusion blend of flavours. There were three options to choose from but I decided to try and was delighted with their version of congee along with other side dishes, something I haven’t had for such a long time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1663248575738-51ZPY8NL9N0BXDGFHPL6/Photo+12-6-2022%2C+4+00+46+pm.jpg HOTEL - Korinkyo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1663248577873-K7SC1JBOEFB6RHRLQMY1/Photo+12-6-2022%2C+3+54+55+pm.jpg HOTEL - Korinkyo https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/category/Amami+Islands monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/category/Kyoto+Prefecture monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/category/Kyushu monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/category/Chubu monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/category/Kansai+Region monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/category/Kanazawa monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/category/Staycations monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/category/Kyoto monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/category/Japan+Islands monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/category/Ishikawa+Prefecture monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/category/Kagoshima+Prefecture monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/category/Family+Friendly+Accommodation monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/category/Hotels monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/category/Boutique+Hotels monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/category/Mitsuboshi+Kaido monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/category/Tokyo monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/category/JAPAN monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/category/Chubu+Region monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/category/Kanto+Region monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/tag/luxuryhotels monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/tag/bibliophile monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/tag/kyoto+hotels monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/tag/tokyo+prefecture monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/tag/shimbashi monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/tag/tokyo+tower monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/tag/kanazawa+city monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/tag/aparthotels monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/tag/boutique+hotels monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/tag/kanto+region monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/tag/smallluxuryhotel monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/tag/book+hotel monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/tag/mitsuboshi+kaido monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/tag/ishikawa+prefecture monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/tag/i+love+kyoto monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/tag/minimalist monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/tag/business+hotel monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/tag/kyoto+prefecture monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/tag/hyatt+hotels monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/tag/hyatt+centric monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/tag/tokyo+hotels monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/tag/book+lovers monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/tag/kyoto+accommodation monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/tag/kyoto monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/tag/kansai monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/tag/art monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/tag/kanazawa monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/tag/boutique monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/tag/chubu monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/tag/kansai+hotel monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/tag/apartment+hotels monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/tag/avantgarde monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/tag/family+friendly monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/tag/tokyo monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/tag/kanto+prefecture monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/tag/local+kyoto monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/tag/hotels monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/tag/art+hotel monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/tag/kyoto+station monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/hotels/tag/affordable+hotel monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/yamagata daily 0.75 2025-03-07 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/yamagata/ginzanonsen monthly 0.5 2025-03-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/776396b4-7d85-4a0c-ae0c-23b3b7090478/IMG_3305.JPG YAMAGATA - Ginzan Onsen - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/506cdaec-e3ac-47ad-96dd-26a192f38ac2/IMG_3307.JPG YAMAGATA - Ginzan Onsen - EXPLORING GINZAN ONSEN The street is lined with onsen ryokans on either side (1-2 cafe restaurants, a few souvenir shops) and all the properties often get booked out a year in advance (especially during the winter and autumn season) as they all only hold a small number of rooms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642408276785-QYFHJD3XPTHJSRDBOWZO/IMG_3301.JPG YAMAGATA - Ginzan Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642408315212-ZXWNBAU22LPPZGAM8HGZ/IMG_3332.JPG YAMAGATA - Ginzan Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642408276160-6JK2IWSO91E614J300QE/IMG_3302.JPG YAMAGATA - Ginzan Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642408312552-UB6OQUCVIBHRM24P4BD1/IMG_3319.JPG YAMAGATA - Ginzan Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/051a1e60-dfda-4014-acc2-3c7d52a98834/IMG_3281.JPG YAMAGATA - Ginzan Onsen - SHIROGANE TAKI Meander down all the way to the other end of Ginzan Onsen Town, and you will discover Shirogane Waterfalls, which is absolutely stunning covered in snow in winter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/3396d3a2-bf90-491d-b050-30b587fa537b/IMG_3298.JPG YAMAGATA - Ginzan Onsen - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/66f642df-b9ed-4603-a430-6a4757438883/IMG_3325.JPG YAMAGATA - Ginzan Onsen - DELICIOUS TOFU SNACKS There wasn’t much open during the day foodwise, perhaps due to the pandemic, so we couldn’t find an actual lunch place (most people go home after having breakfast at their ryokan - as they only stay one night) however we discovered this sweet little tofu shop, where it’s only takeaway and you can get two styles of tofu; one aburi (fried), the other not as a delicious hot snack to help fill you up. Didn’t get the name of the little shop (it’s literally a door) - but its opposite the ‘resting room’ (that has a coffee vending machine) near the entrance of the town. *edit: I found the name Nogawa Tofuya! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/62bb0b70-67ad-42f0-ac74-442f9176f66a/IMG_3326.JPG YAMAGATA - Ginzan Onsen - CURRY PAN! We also discovered some fresh hot curry pan in the omiyage store at the front of the town! was a great toasty warm snack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/90e26da0-212d-4ffa-94d1-40b231e14d80/IMG_3380.JPG YAMAGATA - Ginzan Onsen - GINZAN AT NIGHT Ginzan onsen is especially breathtaking in wintertime, both during the day and night when snowfall creates a magical, mystical wonderland, as the traditional gas lamps light and sparkle amidst the soft flurries of snow and the shadowy, snow capped outlines of giant pines can be seen at the back of the town. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642408563249-10V5BFMEX5CTOUQHO5HU/IMG_3151.JPG YAMAGATA - Ginzan Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642408576305-6WLN601VO7DOA9DZNPRO/IMG_3143.JPG YAMAGATA - Ginzan Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642408596700-IDN84PB5NFN1AA4VHPMK/IMG_3174.JPG YAMAGATA - Ginzan Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642408594092-WVOITT396EAOXHJ0KDX4/IMG_3152.JPG YAMAGATA - Ginzan Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/50e30cc2-ebd9-4d0b-afd9-f7f336d12171/IMG_3164.JPG YAMAGATA - Ginzan Onsen - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/yamagata/category/Weekend+Staycations monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/yamagata/category/Yamagata+Prefecture monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/yamagata/category/Public+Onsen monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/yamagata/category/Tohoku monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/yamagata/category/Onsen+Town monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/yamagata/tag/myownpersonaljapan monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/yamagata/tag/weekendtrips monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/yamagata/tag/mybestjapanmoments monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/yamagata/tag/staycations monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/yamagata/tag/onsenlife monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/yamagata/tag/visitjapan monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/yamagata/tag/yamagataprefecture monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/yamagata/tag/yamagata monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/yamagata/tag/onsen monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/yamagata/tag/onsenryokan monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/yamagata/tag/unknownjapan monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/yamagata/tag/tohoku monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/yamagata/tag/ryokan monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/yamagata/tag/ginzanonsen monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/yamagata/tag/discoverjapan monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/yamagata/tag/ryokanlife monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/yamagata/tag/traveljapan monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/akita daily 0.75 2026-02-24 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/akita/kakunodate monthly 0.5 2024-04-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/2ad8e4f3-884d-4f33-9772-8e314c2da769/IMG_2678.JPG AKITA - Kakunodate - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642436714697-JG7AW13Q0FEIYERXMLQA/IMG_2654.JPG AKITA - Kakunodate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642436732786-X1NTSDVKEIGX242DSKR1/IMG_2665.JPG AKITA - Kakunodate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642436742466-78HZPSCQKH7H4ISUG28P/IMG_2694.JPG AKITA - Kakunodate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/37eaf48e-7443-4c1c-8455-7c8101f69044/IMG_2684.JPG AKITA - Kakunodate - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642436010264-CDURR443XPF7RVTU1MR2/IMG_2683.JPG AKITA - Kakunodate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642435980786-7YQD168S3TURRY9IOU7V/IMG_2697.JPG AKITA - Kakunodate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642436023814-ZJIP27LL39RLT15SKC9B/IMG_2701.JPG AKITA - Kakunodate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642436352610-9OMCXJ1N9O5LKG2P87HP/IMG_2693.JPG AKITA - Kakunodate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/7913637c-e08c-4072-8ac3-0434aa3e5623/IMG_2653.JPG AKITA - Kakunodate - HOTEL FOLKLORO KAKUNODATE Owned by JR East group, this little hotel is just so convenient, simple and clean for those wanting an affordable stay in Kakunodate for a night or two. The rooms are generally twin beds, with simple amenities provided. There is also a washing machine, drinks vending machine etc in the hotel and their restaurant serves up some comforting local cuisine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/6cdae48f-3661-4ea3-9918-5edbf39033cd/IMG_2711.JPG AKITA - Kakunodate - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/d6cbebe7-40ad-47fd-93fb-837b6a960218/IMG_2718.JPG AKITA - Kakunodate - SOME LOCAL TASTES After walking across town, to try a restaurant to only find out it randomly closed (businesses never seem to update their Google info well in Japan), we headed back to our hotel’s restaurant covered in snow, where we warmed up with some hot sake and hubby tried some of their local beer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642435695034-G5I81GZ7EQ4ZVO17LNHP/IMG_2717.JPG AKITA - Kakunodate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1642435695074-9NSCLU08KDDGKWSW4DS9/IMG_2719.JPG AKITA - 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Kakunodate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/04b62c3f-454d-4c28-bdf7-86a869f01d52/IMG_2745.JPG AKITA - Kakunodate - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/akita/category/Akita+Prefecture monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/akita/category/Winter monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/akita/category/Tohoku monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/akita/tag/winterinjapan monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/akita/tag/travelfarandwide monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/akita/tag/explorejapan monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/akita/tag/myownpersonaljapan monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/akita/tag/akita monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/akita/tag/ilovetotravel monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/akita/tag/samurai+town monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/akita/tag/akitaprefecture monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/akita/tag/mybestjapanmoments monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/akita/tag/visitjapan monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/akita/tag/samurai monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/akita/tag/tohoku monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/akita/tag/winterwonderland monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/akita/tag/unknownjapan monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/akita/tag/snowinjapan monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/akita/tag/kakunodate monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/akita/tag/japantravel monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/akita/tag/traveljapan monthly 0.5 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/boutiquejapanhotels daily 0.75 2026-03-06 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/boutiquejapanhotels/mitu monthly 0.5 2023-09-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/4499c784-65f1-4e45-963f-de121b451a27/IMG_6250.JPG BOUTIQUE - Bed & Craft: Mitu - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/44abd432-0502-4f6e-968b-1ea92a274491/IMG_6637.JPG BOUTIQUE - Bed & Craft: Mitu - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/c7571c25-5830-438b-8210-521aceb66bb5/IMG_6644.JPG BOUTIQUE - Bed & Craft: Mitu - MITU Formerly the VIP entrance hall for the prestigious KIN-NAKA restaurant back in the day, the area has now been converted into MITU - the smallest property belonging to Bed & Craft but the one I wanted the most to stay in due to the artist responsible for it’s interior design, the sweet Japanese garden and of course the utterly beautiful open-air goemon buro (pottery bath) The name MITU comes from the two words: MI - which means the “passing of time” and TU - “spending time in an intimate peaceful fashion” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693105512926-N4AME5BQLTFYXIU262E8/IMG_6282.JPG BOUTIQUE - 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Bed & Craft: Mitu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/a3c49485-de1a-463c-82c2-2bfff13da88a/IMG_6254.JPG BOUTIQUE - Bed & Craft: Mitu - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/23f9e347-7b06-4d67-84f8-625947367b3e/IMG_6286.JPG BOUTIQUE - Bed & Craft: Mitu - THE OPEN AIR OFURO BATH My absolute favourite feature and the reason I asked for MITU, was to experience this gorgeous (rather large) goemonburo (pottery bath) with it’s stunning turquoise upper half and I utterly loved the colourful tiles inlaid onto the floor. Though it is only an ofuro (a Japanese bath), Bed & Craft kindly prepare bath salts for you to enjoy and the ofuro is a reheating one (the best kind! I can never go back to a bath that gets luke warm in 10mins!) A relaxing view of the garden greets you when one opens the bifold doors, and if you decide to keep them closed, the textured frosted glass of the door’s windows offer privacy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/c72c3805-4329-48fa-a567-cd34b9903a53/IMG_6276.JPG BOUTIQUE - Bed & Craft: Mitu - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/79e32971-a2c1-4211-9872-e8353c24358a/IMG_6279.JPG BOUTIQUE - Bed & Craft: Mitu - A SECRET BOOK SHELF DOOR To my wondrous delight and the inner child in me, it was discovered that the bookshelf in the genkan (the villa’s entrance) was actually a secret door leading to a common area, a downstairs pool (snooker) area and connecting doors to KIN-NAKA & TenNE *remember MITU was once the VIP entrance hall for the KIN-NAKA restaurant A perfect solution for large groups of friends or multiple families who want to stay close to each other but still have their own privacy This particular stay also had friends I brought along where they each stayed in KIN-NAKA and TenNe respectively hence why the hidden doors were unlocked (they are normally locked). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/44d908ba-ce38-4594-a778-c6ebbe4891c1/IMG_6256.JPG BOUTIQUE - Bed & Craft: Mitu - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/boutiquejapanhotels/tsujiryokan monthly 0.5 2023-08-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1ad6ac42-32d5-498d-9591-327e5591b99d/Photo+10-6-2022%2C+5+19+46+pm.jpg BOUTIQUE - Oumeitei Tsuji Ryokan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/f7ce1157-1139-4320-a0b9-cbbc73ea1380/Photo+10-6-2022%2C+5+29+41+pm.jpg BOUTIQUE - Oumeitei Tsuji Ryokan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/a1f10633-a9a1-4236-a504-0cf3a9a0891e/Photo+10-6-2022%2C+5+24+54+pm.jpg BOUTIQUE - Oumeitei Tsuji Ryokan A perfect midway point to rest and recuperate after hiking the first half of the Togakushi Kodo, one can explore the grounds of the Chusha where Togakushi Shrine’s head office now resides. 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Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/193f5edc-d69c-4539-8d98-c5a42fb407fa/IMG_8702.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 - YAKUOIN ONSENJI A short walk from Kosoyu up the paved street lined with stone lanterns featuring Kutani porcelain art, is the picturesque Yakuoin Onsenji, the leading temple of the Hakusan Five Temples. Legend states that this ancient temple was founded by the high priest Gyoki on his pilgrimage to Sacred Mt Hakusan where he discovered the sacred three legged crow Yatagarasu (a mythical creature from Japanese folklore) healing it’s injured wing in the onsen springs. Whilst exploring through the moss covered grounds of the temple, pay attention where you step because you will discover a path where each step is engraved with a letter from Japan’s hiragana alphabet in pretty vibrant coloured Kutani-yaki. 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Dedicated to the God of (traditional) Weaving, today the popular modern interpretation refers to the social interaction, the weaving, networking, creating stronger and better personal or professional connections. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702225288418-ZQZYWU5ZJU761WQ69LQL/IMG_8710.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702225325485-2AQPDF4NJDMM4KRG9TK3/IMG_8711.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702225327445-XUE7SRQGG6TE9NRMBYSP/IMG_8712.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702225343332-TZVHRN0XR413J8NP78A9/IMG_8714.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702226031919-0QC3MLAQU4UN9UXYVPKG/IMG_8742.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702226038756-1EDN44W0SQI8DSXRPBQ1/IMG_8739.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702226034038-768NUYED2UL4V0UUPJ6L/IMG_8741.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702226043072-A88B8ZDQSAD629ZBJCRH/IMG_8740.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/3152fcfd-1bc8-4cd5-85e2-157800939807/IMG_8772.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/e000bf32-f068-43f8-af2b-4c0b99032d6a/IMG_8770.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 - TANIGUCHI KIMONO SHOP With its proximity to Kanazawa, renown for their amazingly beautiful Kaga Yuzen kimono, one can also enjoy wearing exquisite antique and vintage kimono traditionally. making one feel like one has travelled through time to a bygone era of Japan. Down the main street, find Taniguchi Kimono shop which is lovingly run by the elegant Atsuko-san. Once you step through the shop’s doors, leisurely browse through their selection of lovely kimonos and pretty kimono and hair accessories to match. Once you have decided, the ladies will sweep your hair up into a refined style to match your kimono, and then you will move into the inner dressing room as the ladies work their magic to dress you in all the many layers in a matter of moments. OPEN: 10AM - 5PM CLOSED: TUESDAYS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702253922483-6FR5AXZPCFM13GTQZM5H/IMG_8768.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702253973567-NXT9YX5SH6YFXNUQF866/IMG_8798.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702253924647-WGJGY3GCWT17EO7IBLC9/IMG_8766.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702253942880-7YJKGSBVSA0ZDVZTGCAJ/IMG_8773.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/f089d8cd-3008-470b-8e43-9b2cd80eaad6/IMG_8774.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 - EXPLORE YAMASHIRO WEARING KIMONO After your transformation is complete, take some photos with their impressive Wagasa umbrellas, decorated painstakingly with detailed touches of lacquer and gold leaf. Honestly perhaps some of the most beautiful (and largest) Wagasa I’ve seen. Then one can spend the time, enjoying walking through town, visiting shops and making sure to capture some photographic moments in front of Kosoyu. KIMONO EXPERIENCE COST: 5500JPY+ onwards https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702254176494-K3NH2PJ7SHGCDN9T2OBS/IMG_8778.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702254202026-Z1EI77HO5GHL2PH64EYB/IMG_8777.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702254195461-UCCXYNP33JNMOBM6W6KM/IMG_8775.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702254212092-4IDWT0PUP6TGKNH39QL1/IMG_8776.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/735125d3-2f30-43a0-899c-2bc2f72ebef9/IMG_8690.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/d345a297-4c96-47fe-b3aa-bfae73aedd85/IMG_8693.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 - CAFE HADUTIWO & NINURIYA As always on my explorations I love to try the local regional sake, and in the small shopping area housed within the traditional red kominka, one can taste the delicious nihonshu of the Kaga, Hokuriku region in Cafe Hadutiwo (はづちを楽堂). You can also enjoy popular desserts such as kakigori, odango, pudding and curry if you’re feeling more peckish. Ninuriya opposite, houses beautiful souvenirs like Kaga’s kutani-yaki porcelain, Japanese style hair ornaments, and other sweet bits and bobs one can purchase to remember their time at Yamashiro. BOTH OPEN: 9.30 - 5PM BOTH CLOSED: WEDNESDAYS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702254537489-M7Q3R8EIDTWJKP85M38W/IMG_8680.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702254479615-FT1KX4G55SJFHN4G4G4M/IMG_8692.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702254502661-77VA4I2Y9HZ5FJ5PJTWA/IMG_8682.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702254474874-4DY5C52M9HUFQ7VCYSO2/IMG_8691.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702254507053-D1OLGV2K33TL23DZR7EL/IMG_8684.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702254528177-Z6J5O9S77MIDNLCREVHG/IMG_8685.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702254639829-LZP1OGA3O17H7JJFCYLM/IMG_8689.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702254553840-K9TL65AFV8I8Q94GYMRA/IMG_8686-1.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702254556888-LB6JBW200N4BGV5UB6LW/IMG_8698.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702254579962-JZT0FIXG42P3YS0HL7MD/IMG_8697.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702254584448-TM60YNBZDADZOJ0KDFUG/IMG_8696.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702254604889-4YSWWQGA6L18S7QEI6HI/IMG_8695.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/18fa0bb8-d7bf-4d74-9342-347e03722790/IMG_8796.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/53866c18-bcbb-4896-930e-e2a1d8a930e0/IMG_8789.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 - KAME SUSHI No matter where I travel in Japan, I’m always all about the food, and if I’m in a region that is renown for its delicious seafood, I will undoubtedly try my utmost to find a sushi restaurant for either some simple ala carte sushi or an omakase experience. Kame Sushi is located right near Cafe Hadutiwo & Ninuriya in a beautifully renovated and restored Japanese kominka, where one can enjoy some of the freshest produce from Hashidate Port, Kanazawa Port, Noto & Himi RESERVATIONS REQUIRED DINNER: starts from 8000JPY (you can also give him your budget if you want to cap spending at say 10000JPY, 15000JPY etc) LUNCH: starts from 4000JPY https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702254896929-02HYV7G6Z4CAULNIHH7V/IMG_8787.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702254870134-XBSGSGKIGM360NFITNZX/IMG_8791.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702254945157-1ONZW9U0P0L19CVB1MYK/IMG_8779.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702254869828-RTE8A3AWIX63JNLONJ02/IMG_8790.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702254914527-IMNGNFFXLLEEZ7EO9KNK/IMG_8786.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702254978425-WA720KUV3GMDE5AVVVRQ/IMG_8784.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702254944028-V70QORJT1YSHKPK6M7WY/IMG_8781.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702255004388-81YVXENKGC1TWDGNGF4A/IMG_8782.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 2 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/ishikawa/yamashiroonsen monthly 0.5 2023-12-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/5a99447b-f43f-4e09-bfd8-e6398576dcea/IMG_8203.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/0b988bb2-f3f8-4556-86e3-cef2d1b44068/IMG_8201.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/f5fc9166-df4a-4841-ab41-d9e825b811fa/IMG_8747.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 1 - THE TOWN’S ASHI YU With every onsen town/area, there is no doubt you will find a local onsen foot bath which one can enjoy freely. Yamashiro Onsen is no exception, diagonally opposite from Kosoyu lie's the town’s foot bath adorned with a statue honouring Yatagarasu & it’s original onsen source. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/95b14561-46e0-4672-894c-97402f8e9f6b/IMG_8202.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/d2f9de0c-b3e5-494c-9a67-de15a543ee9d/IMG_8760.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 1 - A RELAXING TIME IN KOSOYU After a soak in the luxurious, silky onsen waters of Kosoyu, with its warm, welcoming ambiance and the colorful glass windows reflected upon the water After a soak, head upstairs to relax in the tatami lounging area also beautifully decorated with the colored glass windows. In this calming area, you can sip water, quietly chat and appreciate the views of the town from the many windows, including the new Soyu & it’s popular little cafe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/e3d8ac76-47b7-4be6-a39a-ee59e4b29ff8/IMG_8752.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702223000159-XNH37YRR4M6ZMCF13WO9/IMG_8749.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702222973071-PHHO6XJ8UYJNTZBF3LYE/IMG_8757.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702222953922-CT923F1S4YIXBCQGLPCW/IMG_8751.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702223013584-ACOU5AK0W8G026UTGCGK/IMG_8765.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702223023368-H020QACS305H4SVD07MV/IMG_8764.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702222954773-137A5X004I8JIP0OMXHN/IMG_8753.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702222969419-86ODWR154GT8U42UNJ4J/IMG_8756.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702223009618-YKE9R2CTW2PWTUT7VUHG/IMG_8743.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/0a23a32c-cee9-4fa3-a830-28aab9d536ac/IMG_8750.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/a701a6fe-8853-4436-a4d0-e6798b3321eb/IMG_8754.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 1 - KOSOYU DETAILS OPEN: JAN-NOV: 6am-10pm; DEC-FEB: 7am–9pm CLOSED: 4th WED of each month from 6:00 to 12:00 (regular opening hours commence after 12) PRICES: Adults: 500JPY | Children (6-12yrs): 200JPY Children (3-6yrs): 100JPY | Under 3yrs: FREE ONSEN TYPE: Sodium, calcium sulfate, chloride (hypotonic, slightly alkaline, high-temperature spring) *Please note that there are no showers or taps, and soap / shampoo are not permitted to be used. *Please rinse your body with hot water before entering the bath. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/b779355f-3032-423c-a5b4-cf7f865f823d/IMG_8733.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 1 - SOYU ONSEN BATHHOUSE Across from Kosoyu, is the newer Soyu onsen bathhouse; equally popular with the locals, this bathhouse celebrates the fusion of the traditional past & Yamashiro’s journery into the present and future. Bright, light filled with bigger baths, Soyu is open from 6am - 10pm, with the same closing times as Kosoyu PRICES: Adults 490JPY | Children (6-12yrs): 130JPY, Children (3-6yrs.): 50JPY, Under 3yrs old: FREE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/41bc101d-0d4f-4340-8a3a-2f27edbc71b5/IMG_8724.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 1 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702224241094-PB06DE6GUPY3EM0CDUDN/IMG_8732.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702224241582-KQ4U401MG0C3ZWMJ0NGZ/IMG_8730.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702224333102-SY6AOB8BPI674ENYWUEG/IMG_8735.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702224269650-UKCQM4PE7WZ1RHQ59D0L/IMG_8729.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702224293936-EGIW5X8VXB9XKLM66FHU/IMG_8726.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702224335769-JMNMZL62Y090H8R2YMQM/IMG_8736.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702224267878-4MGTBTP24J5D38HCEPJQ/IMG_8728.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 1 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1702224296926-93R3EQ6CX26KE6Y8ISRT/IMG_8723.JPG ISHIKAWA - Yamashiro Onsen: Part 1 https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/ishikawa/kanazawacity monthly 0.5 2024-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/eedb2910-f2e8-454d-a4ff-43fb6cef30ae/Photo+9-12-21%2C+11+02+57+am.jpg ISHIKAWA - Kanazawa City - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/8d7e8369-7f24-4920-9b5c-b33d8d38974b/Photo+9-12-21%2C+3+02+29+pm.jpg ISHIKAWA - Kanazawa City - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/49cf8912-606a-4f5c-97cc-47306bcb5633/Photo+26-6-2022%2C+5+55+09+pm.jpg ISHIKAWA - Kanazawa City - TEA TIME, MUSIC, GAMES WITH KANAZAWA’S GEISHA By focusing their efforts towards the pursuit, mastery and innovation of the cultural traditional kogei (arts and crafts) such as Kaga-Yuzen kimono, gold leaf and silk production, Kutani porcelain and the ways of the Geisha, rather than military endeavours, the Maeda clan allayed the fears of the ruling Shogunate of a rebellion. In doing so, they cemented the protection and continual growth of the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/e13dc264-c151-4484-ad32-d2382add147c/Photo+9-12-21%2C+10+52+52+am+%281%29.jpg ISHIKAWA - Kanazawa City - KENROKU-EN GARDEN It was during the Edo Period (1603 - 1868) that the Maeda family constructed Kenroku-en “Garden of the Six Sublimities”; one of “The Three Most Beautiful Landscape Gardens” in all of Japan. The other two being Mito’s Kairaku-en and Okayama’s Koraku-en. Formerly the outer gardens of Kanazawa Castle, every generation of the Maeda clan has been responsible for expanding the garden’s grounds, it’s maintenance and preservation till it’s current formation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/d1519b42-1013-4061-a315-8dd70fe32ca9/Photo+12-6-2022%2C+10+25+07+am.jpg ISHIKAWA - Kanazawa City - GENERATIONS OF FAMILY ARTISANS Kanazawa today, acts as the gatekeeper to several of Japan’s most precious traditional kogei of which many are nationally recognised treasures; supporting and encouraging generations upon generations of family shokunin (master artisans) to continue their family trade; whilst also looking to establishing Kanazawa’s future as an international epicentre of modern contemporary art in Japan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/62300076-5c5b-43e6-bdb2-a188694440fd/Photo+12-6-2022%2C+1+53+39+pm.jpg ISHIKAWA - Kanazawa City - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/b6902e51-1b54-4971-94da-513a353712fe/Photo+8-12-21%2C+2+53+32+pm.jpg ISHIKAWA - Kanazawa City - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/cf7a1498-1f80-444a-aca0-5aaa92ac36d3/Photo+9-12-21%2C+4+41+55+pm.jpg ISHIKAWA - Kanazawa City - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/7e2252f0-0664-4feb-93b7-6b7cf4da95dd/Photo+9-12-21%2C+10+19+24+am.jpg ISHIKAWA - Kanazawa City - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1663251531829-SM4S09KH3LAL6GDNAT7S/Photo+12-6-2022%2C+2+26+41+pm.jpg ISHIKAWA - Kanazawa City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1663251512523-ODQMA7G3RGV2EYPA2YGF/Photo+9-12-21%2C+12+16+33+pm.jpg ISHIKAWA - Kanazawa City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1663251485750-BRZV4Q8NTJHJW0L0HVS2/Photo+9-12-21%2C+12+24+01+pm.jpg ISHIKAWA - Kanazawa City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1663251470772-8WRWGFSOG0FQLU5RF7N5/Photo+9-12-21%2C+5+39+37+pm.jpg ISHIKAWA - Kanazawa City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/43975953-62a0-4f8c-a014-ccf6c4d2b27e/Photo+8-12-21%2C+8+22+17+pm.jpg ISHIKAWA - Kanazawa City - AN INTIMATE GEISHA KAISEKI DINNER A once in a lifetime experience, a luxurious kaiseki dinner with two of Kanazawa’s Geisha, having drinks together, chatting, watching a performance and playing drinking games. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1663251991180-N8W6MIWDEB2UJYAIQ75Q/Photo+8-12-21%2C+7+14+45+pm.jpg ISHIKAWA - Kanazawa City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1663251951249-6IPDNRX0VPS0UDOTD4GE/Photo+9-12-21%2C+6+59+31+pm.jpg ISHIKAWA - Kanazawa City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1663252181031-Z3DMVGJ40FO9Y5WK3GAG/Photo+12-6-2022%2C+6+58+03+pm.jpg ISHIKAWA - Kanazawa City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1663251992538-YXIH7F97WOJ1Z3RLDNPQ/Photo+8-12-21%2C+1+37+11+pm.jpg ISHIKAWA - Kanazawa City https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/ishikawa/cookingstudiokanazawa monthly 0.5 2024-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/3bddb8aa-7b32-4d5a-b545-4a6e47853e79/Photo+12-6-2022%2C+5+04+59+pm.jpg ISHIKAWA - Cooking Studio Kanazawa - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/69117fa8-0647-44c4-bab8-f8854274da9f/Photo+12-6-2022%2C+5+06+15+pm.jpg ISHIKAWA - Cooking Studio Kanazawa - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/d8a0775b-83b3-44ec-8b1e-3347e6901f7c/Photo+12-6-2022%2C+5+13+20+pm.jpg ISHIKAWA - Cooking Studio Kanazawa Start your time at Cooking Studio Kanazawa with some deliciously fresh red shiso juice! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/7a0db47a-c55b-48d8-ae47-6a40657c031a/Photo+12-6-2022%2C+5+07+12+pm.jpg ISHIKAWA - Cooking Studio Kanazawa - COOKING STUDIO KANAZAWA Set in a beautifully renovated historical Machiya with striking blue feature walls and the original wooden carvings, one experiences the cooking lessons at the front of the Machiya. Afterwards, adjourn to the private dining area shown where there is an abundance of beer & sake to pair with the food you’ve cooked. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1663254881932-IZSCI1E059DR2TRTMA78/Photo+12-6-2022%2C+8+04+39+pm.jpg ISHIKAWA - Cooking Studio Kanazawa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1663254880054-Y1JFVXXYQL3157UTH4N4/Photo+12-6-2022%2C+8+01+24+pm.jpg ISHIKAWA - Cooking Studio Kanazawa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/6925a314-de0d-4e35-b893-d2edaab08287/Photo+26-6-2022%2C+10+52+14+am.jpg ISHIKAWA - Cooking Studio Kanazawa - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/ee20b2a4-24dc-4a60-bbba-4f50e551124e/Photo+12-6-2022%2C+6+39+27+pm.jpg ISHIKAWA - Cooking Studio Kanazawa - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/3b9e29c6-6966-40cf-b755-cb4d4295da95/Photo+26-6-2022%2C+12+11+45+pm.jpg ISHIKAWA - Cooking Studio Kanazawa - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1663255479303-LZ61O0AYD9GAR9NVS6PP/Photo+12-6-2022%2C+8+02+11+pm.jpg ISHIKAWA - Cooking Studio Kanazawa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1663255481791-X90PTFC98D0X8W3LM63X/Photo+12-6-2022%2C+6+58+03+pm.jpg ISHIKAWA - Cooking Studio Kanazawa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1663255794428-CLAR8708P631J5DA91WV/Photo+26-6-2022%2C+1+20+34+pm.jpg ISHIKAWA - Cooking Studio Kanazawa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1663255794551-VX9X4INVNJKEE80TDFDN/Photo+26-6-2022%2C+2+16+28+pm.jpg ISHIKAWA - Cooking Studio Kanazawa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/c1888724-d4b5-410e-8eef-4896cf14287e/Photo+26-6-2022%2C+3+21+42+pm.jpg ISHIKAWA - Cooking Studio Kanazawa Utterly delighted to be reunited again with Chikako & Moe for probably the most fun cooking lessons ever! 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It meant returning to Hakuba, to enjoy these onsen waters personally, for a lovely midweek (or perfect for a long weekend) getaway! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/3e7b8d24-c38f-41e0-b4c3-358165ccbcde/IMG_9998.JPG NAGANO - Hakuba Happo-One - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/c3b9e189-58c8-449b-8ca2-0aaf6e1a205b/IMG_9926.JPG NAGANO - Hakuba Happo-One - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/66b1de5f-500b-41f1-a4f9-5fb71c8ac30d/IMG_0152.JPG NAGANO - Hakuba Happo-One - WINTER SPORTS NEAR TOKYO Hakuba is a perfect destination to combine not only some onsen relaxation but some winter sports like snowboarding, skiing and even ski-jumping if you’re keen to have a more active getaway. Nagano Prefecture hosted the 1998 Winter Olympics which catapulted Hakuba onto a global stage, so you can bet the powder will be divine for all you snow lovers! TIP: Green season in Hakuba (ie. spring, summer, autumn) is a great time to enjoy hiking, escape the summer’s intense heat as well as soaking in onsen, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/fed23264-16b2-42ca-a225-da2f0abe3e9e/IMG_9981.JPG NAGANO - Hakuba Happo-One - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/e1205825-6618-4c14-8bdb-dd3c70703c59/IMG_9986.JPG NAGANO - Hakuba Happo-One - NAGOMI ASHIYU Even if you have limited time, one can enjoy the relaxing nature of onsen with the three free local ashiyu (onsen footbath) scattered around Hakuba Village. Nagomi no Yu is located in the parking lot of Happo no Yu and is across the road from the very popular Lawson’s convenience store (apparently the convenience store with the highest sales across all of Japan in the winter season!) Two other ashiyu are located in the town, one by JR Hakuba station, the other in the local town area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/6db39ae0-c58a-4e0c-a9ad-f7ce162df98b/IMG_9960.JPG NAGANO - Hakuba Happo-One - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/03536b9c-207e-42da-9a2e-8813343681e2/IMG_0073.JPG NAGANO - Hakuba Happo-One - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/da7b021f-0c37-4d8a-a47b-fc1afbd957d2/IMG_0078.JPG NAGANO - Hakuba Happo-One - THE PUBLIC ONSEN There are 3 public onsen to enjoy throughout Hakuba Village, perfect to rest one’s sore muscles after snowboarding, skiing in winter or hiking in the other seasons. ALL THREE ARE TATTOO FRIENDLY! Happo no Yu & Mimizuku no Yu have both indoor and outdoor onsen to enjoy with a view of the mountain ranges. Both of them also allow cashless payments now Whilst Sato no Yu is a beautiful traditional indoor hexagonal onsen right in the heart of the village (payment only in cash) (L-R) Happo no Yu, Sato no Yu, Mimizuku no Yu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706516909032-YSH8RXXCS4U389R7E4CH/IMG_9964.JPG NAGANO - Hakuba Happo-One - HAPPO NO YU https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706516916451-IWYQLDODP6VMBYFEYQSA/IMG_0016.JPG NAGANO - Hakuba Happo-One https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706516901573-X3GUMBTM1P9LY4W3J031/IMG_0089.JPG NAGANO - Hakuba Happo-One https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/4f1fcd5b-5bff-403a-a6ef-5662ab8a6273/IMG_0067.JPG NAGANO - Hakuba Happo-One - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/9e4a1d47-5a76-4d48-a171-3e47526b4832/IMG_0037.JPG NAGANO - Hakuba Happo-One - SHIMOFURIMIYA HOSONOSUWA SHRINE Hakuba Village local shrine is definitely worth a stop in. Right in the centre of the village, this has to be one of the most picturesque winter shrine-scapes I’ve seen in a while. No fancy ema, or omiyage to buy, it just simply exists almost otherworldly. During the Autumn Equinox (September 23), the Hosonosuwa Autumn Festival is celebrated where a stone omikoshi bearing a 370kg Serpentinite rock is carried around both Happo and Happoguchi districts heading towards the main shrine to express gratitude to the mountain gods for their rich blessings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706517764380-CCW0P3RQ6CJ68KI1MJON/IMG_0056.JPG NAGANO - Hakuba Happo-One https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706517781053-FU36YL7YH2TD535L4T1Q/IMG_0047.JPG NAGANO - Hakuba Happo-One https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706517753241-RVAR6M3N0V5WGY2JRO6G/IMG_0059.JPG NAGANO - Hakuba Happo-One https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/83ab2631-0134-484c-90a9-2d0e46324f79/IMG_0007.JPG NAGANO - Hakuba Happo-One - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/148be4b2-6914-4d0f-999f-df167da5a887/IMG_0009.JPG NAGANO - Hakuba Happo-One - FUJIYA Hakuba has long been popular with expats living in Japan, and you will find a steady stream of delicious western food, of craft beer, lush wine and other yumminess. However you can still enjoy delightful local gems, like Fujiya (right by JR Hakuba station on the 2nd floor) run by the same family for multiple generations where they serve simple local hearty Japanese mountain fare including the famed shinshu soba of the region. I decided to swap my soba for udon this time though - one can also have larger portions of the noodles or order a teishoku set if really hungry (which has rice and other side dishes too). Apparently a lot of locals are fans of their Japanese curry too! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/ac41e5b1-8d88-42d3-b7c7-434a10c591a0/IMG_9994.JPG NAGANO - Hakuba Happo-One - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/nagano/naganocity monthly 0.5 2024-04-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/309d5019-dc64-497f-9e32-6a653bded3e5/Photo+9-6-2022%2C+1+58+26+pm.jpg NAGANO - Nagano City - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/09330cbc-f4e1-47a9-8829-7bf1fc8c13ac/Photo+9-6-2022%2C+12+30+56+pm.jpg NAGANO - Nagano City Nagano has so much more to offer in all four seasons, so if you have the chance take an extra day or two off and go explore more of what this prefecture has to offer. Formerly known as Shinshu (or Shinano), Nagano belongs to the the Chubu region of Honshu and borders Niigata, Gunma, Saitama, Yamanashi, Shizuoka, Aichi, Gifu and Toyama prefectures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/dc5fc453-f230-4c46-ad96-1e3dc80030db/Photo+11-12-21%2C+12+17+47+pm.jpg NAGANO - Nagano City - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/3908b421-aa8e-40d0-a29e-c56f19eedc0a/Photo+11-12-21%2C+3+31+04+pm.jpg NAGANO - Nagano City - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/8f4c8eb4-f9d0-4105-87be-b9ed91feb89c/Photo+10-6-2022%2C+11+58+05+am.jpg NAGANO - Nagano City The prefecture also is home to one of the most picturesque Shinto shrine pilgrimmages in Japan (especially stunning in winter) on Mt Togakushi where one can learn all about the legend associated with it, have the opportunity to stay in a traditional shukubo (temple stay) and eat Togakushi Soba (one of the “Three Great Soba of Japan”). There is also an opportunity to learn how to make one’s own Togakushi Soba from a local soba master. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/a80b9241-d49e-45c7-9c49-ef36fec7c2d6/Photo+11-6-2022%2C+9+11+48+am.jpg NAGANO - Nagano City - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1663289036793-TF09TK51T721EC54JUAS/Photo+11-6-2022%2C+10+01+42+am.jpg NAGANO - Nagano City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1663289064360-72Q2FPT4J7CIWDL9QXPB/Photo+11-6-2022%2C+9+26+36+am.jpg NAGANO - Nagano City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1663289065422-2410TUJ4RCZDVISLYH61/Photo+11-6-2022%2C+9+42+42+am.jpg NAGANO - Nagano City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1663289034356-4O4QX7KHZPE8F1YSOG9Q/Photo+11-6-2022%2C+10+01+11+am.jpg NAGANO - Nagano City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1663289369194-XR9CDGGUKZ9SMK4X2A3Y/Photo+11-6-2022%2C+10+05+49+am.jpg NAGANO - Nagano City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1663289365813-O0AQZXKJEBJ9ON680OXZ/Photo+11-6-2022%2C+9+13+43+am.jpg NAGANO - Nagano City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1663289475535-SIAJAAR70W73IJX1J64R/Photo+11-6-2022%2C+12+26+49+pm.jpg NAGANO - Nagano City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1663289477354-UY02YSW8UZQGFFRU9ZIU/Photo+11-6-2022%2C+12+14+35+pm.jpg NAGANO - Nagano City https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/nagano/togakushisoba monthly 0.5 2024-04-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/6016cbe0-f52e-4554-a799-a577aaed42e8/Photo+10-6-2022%2C+1+56+14+pm.jpg NAGANO - Togakushi Soba - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/f045ead6-0d35-4eb0-9793-170544c87d17/Photo+10-6-2022%2C+12+39+02+pm.jpg NAGANO - Togakushi Soba - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/ec2af3f5-1f73-480c-9672-1babb9cdc695/Photo+10-6-2022%2C+12+36+04+pm.jpg NAGANO - Togakushi Soba - TOGAKUSHI SOBA MUSEUM In Togakushi village, there are several dining options to taste the specialty of Togakushi soba, however if you choose to stop by Tonkururin (Togakushi Soba Museum), one can also learn how to make Togakushi soba from a local soba master above the museum’s restaurant (though we accidentally just heaped our soba noodle in one pile as we made so much!) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1663260885730-EVO348XWDM70CM8XGP3D/Photo+10-6-2022%2C+1+25+53+pm.jpg NAGANO - Togakushi Soba https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1663260890515-7LIYY4Y1HR68S4P8IYJ6/Photo+10-6-2022%2C+12+45+34+pm.jpg NAGANO - Togakushi Soba https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1663260950871-JDYK3ZIY5OV2YGJVMXW5/Photo+10-6-2022%2C+12+41+25+pm.jpg NAGANO - 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Out of all of Togakushi’s shrines, Kuzuryusha has the longest history as the local god. A short walk up the steps leading from Kuzuryusha is the main shrine Okusha; dedicated to the god of power, Ameno-tachikarao -no-mikoto who flung away the door that hid Amaterasu in Amano-Iwato cave from the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1663262186953-NR9CTRSCTNMV5ESH5SGQ/Photo+10-6-2022%2C+11+17+47+am.jpg NAGANO - Sacred Togakushi Shrine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1663262150897-CHDOBPRQWR57CFC0L39J/Photo+10-6-2022%2C+11+26+05+am.jpg NAGANO - Sacred Togakushi Shrine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1663262142198-89EKIP5RV7IYZ7W69I6R/Photo+10-6-2022%2C+11+25+53+am.jpg NAGANO - Sacred Togakushi Shrine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1663262193264-Z6OF0XZND3ZUA3RVF69W/Photo+10-6-2022%2C+11+14+25+am.jpg NAGANO - Sacred Togakushi Shrine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/972c765b-fac2-418f-8dcb-df2c3cafe2a5/Photo+10-6-2022%2C+11+23+55+am.jpg NAGANO - Sacred Togakushi Shrine - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/2c221ed8-953e-4fcd-98df-d235d4663dab/Photo+10-6-2022%2C+11+58+07+am.jpg NAGANO - Sacred Togakushi Shrine The walk up to Kuzuryusha and Okusha is exceptionally stunning, as you pass through the presence of the thatched roof Zuijin-mon Gate you will enter the Avenue of Cedar Trees. Truly breathtaking, these green giants reach to the skies on the approach to Okusha. Over 400 years old, these 300 cedar trees line the roughly 500m mountain path. 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Inami - Make it stand out Acclaimed nationwide, is the charming town of Inami in Nanto City of Toyama Prefecture renowned for its master shokunin wood carving/sculpting craftsmen. This temple town’s unexpected rise to become the Japanese capital of woodwork began after its main Buddhist temple Zuisenji built in 1390, sustained immense fire damage over 100 years ago. Subsequently Maekawa Sanshirou, a famous master wood scupltor was deployed from Kyoto to rebuild the temple, and it’s his skills that have been passed down through generation after generation as the foundation for modern Inami woodcarving, for many of the carpenters, artisans and their apprentices who worked under Sanshiro decided to settle in Inami, polish their craft and flourish in such an intimate, supportive community. Reconstruction was completed in 1885 and Zuisenji now stands as the largest wooden temple in the Hokuriku area, with its first great gate called Sanmon. Walking through the temple grounds, one can observe in all its beauty, the intricate detailed work of the carvings depicting ancient, traditional or mythological motifs from Japanese legend, history and the Chinese zodiac. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/d40e037a-4dca-4e3d-95a0-ee4fbf5fe6ab/IMG_6763.JPG TOYAMA - Inami - MAEKAWA SANSHIRO’S DRAGON As you enter the temple’s grounds, a vibrantly painted dragon greets you, painstakingly carved by Maekawa Sanshiro. Legend states that the temples and surrounding buildings, According to the legend, the buildings were saved from another immense fire due to this dragon sucking out the well’s water to splash it over the flames, extinguishing the fire. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693747052902-81XV74JV4AYVWIHXWEQ3/IMG_6769.JPG TOYAMA - Inami https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693747022760-0L7H7SQOC5IOTOUQVDC0/IMG_6759.JPG TOYAMA - Inami https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693747023591-O90OSG700HULREL56NQ3/IMG_6767.JPG TOYAMA - Inami https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693747052059-W16GFVW2H32U79GWRGQV/IMG_6761.JPG TOYAMA - Inami https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/206bfc65-a586-4d86-85cf-2f02830b5ca4/IMG_6753.JPG TOYAMA - Inami - YOKAMACHI DORI This beautifully paved main shopping street leading to the entrance of Zuisen-ji temple is lined with stunning traditional kominka, all adorned with multiple detailed wood carvings. Keep your eyes peeled, as there are roughly twenty wooden cat sculptures hidden throughout the townscape. Many of the kominka are woodcarving workshops, where the sounds of the tools working their magic has been named as one of the “100 Soundscapes of Japan” which represents the true sounds of the country. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/28a3c570-099d-426b-a5e8-e00740941b6b/IMG_6710.JPG TOYAMA - Inami - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/e1db8406-809b-4ee8-a097-75a46c923e36/IMG_6722.JPG TOYAMA - Inami - HINOKI SAKE CUP CARVING There are various workshops one can enjoy in Inami, however for me I was undoubtedly interested in carving my own sake cup with hinoki wood from a shokunin master. Time wise it takes roughly one hour, and if you wish to have a more intimate experience, you can also have the option of extending the experience to have a fine Japanese lunch at a traditional home, followed by a tour of the earthern brewhouse of Wakakoma Sake Brewery and sake tasting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/880ba337-906b-4a1a-9c1d-7deb0e1beeb3/IMG_6719.JPG TOYAMA - Inami - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693749388349-MGWRUSEOKIESVOPZBPTJ/IMG_6717.JPG TOYAMA - Inami https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693749391124-MPBRXBSR933KMWZCXHWB/IMG_6723.JPG TOYAMA - Inami https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/9d5ba595-37e2-41c7-98e0-9af46756c385/IMG_6725.JPG TOYAMA - Inami - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/3f5c7041-3ce1-4a77-898c-ff88c7d8412e/IMG_6733.JPG TOYAMA - Inami - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/b3dd0575-c016-469c-8cd3-72e30402a4cb/IMG_6738.JPG TOYAMA - Inami - WAKAKOMA SAKE BREWERY As we didn’t have time to include the lunch and sake brewery tour, we went straight to enjoy sake tasting after completing our Hinoki sake cups. Established in 1889 Wakakoma is the only brewery in the area & produces crisp dry sake using only local rice and water. It’s name was derived from a flying horse from popular local legend. Sampling sake from a hinoki cup is a unique tasting experience, as the aromas & wood of the hinoki add an extra layer of scent and flavour in comparison to drinking out of a ceramic/glass sake cup, I enjoyed it greatly! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693748447374-DX2PXFF74SU6V8B276ZL/IMG_6732.JPG TOYAMA - Inami https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693748388460-3G7UHIK2801KMCX5KYB3/IMG_6739.JPG TOYAMA - Inami https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693748449806-BFBEQQBUJGZLSJG02E68/IMG_6734.JPG TOYAMA - Inami https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693748392213-84AU6O2UST7RK43HDUU8/IMG_6740.JPG TOYAMA - Inami https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693748414845-GBG3YCE3EG639IOZ9ZOS/IMG_6736.JPG TOYAMA - Inami https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693748412623-KD1CD1ABQ4E3SMF2JE3G/IMG_6741.JPG TOYAMA - Inami https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/toyama/levo monthly 0.5 2023-10-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/e1b7ecae-fb41-4e71-9b92-29bce898d810/IMG_6555.JPG TOYAMA - L’evo - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693106939008-RPCAYZZS3YXAOUCWAJTP/IMG_6545.JPG TOYAMA - L’evo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693106939008-PLQEWX9MJ59WILQ6Z06N/IMG_6541.JPG TOYAMA - L’evo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693106950674-YOKQE6I6QTNTVVV6PZ7A/IMG_6546.JPG TOYAMA - L’evo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/acd926e9-dbf5-4543-95d9-c8167b27a85f/IMG_6561.JPG TOYAMA - L’evo - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693107206331-LKKEND1HUUAL7M7URQAZ/IMG_6556.JPG TOYAMA - L’evo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693107287442-WF8GRKWLN4V4UETU9FWI/IMG_6558.JPG TOYAMA - L’evo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693107216506-NOSQ7OPADFSXSSUKQDCJ/IMG_6559.JPG TOYAMA - L’evo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693107333929-LT09M7B4JCB2Q6Q6TJXQ/IMG_6617.JPG TOYAMA - L’evo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693107324154-0B6GPQ7AAP3XFQ2NIOH4/IMG_6606.JPG TOYAMA - L’evo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693107273584-ZJEIRVDYG3HBO668MFLF/IMG_6563.JPG TOYAMA - L’evo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693107300496-99TQ74G6DS0UCK72JN1G/IMG_6601.JPG TOYAMA - L’evo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693107248305-2HUQRLK3QMZRVZOCNXP1/IMG_6560.JPG TOYAMA - L’evo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/c045223d-de9f-430e-a569-fef9e51b113d/IMG_6591.JPG TOYAMA - L’evo - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/55e1699a-8ed6-47e8-a52a-0a0d6c8d6cb9/IMG_6573.JPG TOYAMA - L’evo - A DIVINE TASTING FEAST The above photo showcases the famed L’evo chicken, made with chicken thighs & chicken breast exclusively grown for Taniguchi & the same sake rice used to brew the local Japanese sake “Masuizumi”, all wrapped in a delightful crispy chicken skin. The amount of umami that’s released with each bite is truly sublmine. Whilst to the right, is a snapshot of just one of the many entrees to begin the night https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693107880313-BTXHPBMXHR8WFYSU5E72/IMG_6568.JPG TOYAMA - L’evo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693107916103-WEEVRQH4MUQPBXCOIRNE/IMG_6580.JPG TOYAMA - L’evo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693107874633-2UD1A12JL8EICP1OT0XP/IMG_6571.JPG TOYAMA - L’evo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693107933286-Z9TP16CTEH4VEOFEBLBA/IMG_6575.JPG TOYAMA - L’evo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693107947905-6P4HP1HCT7MMSNCZ0K9H/IMG_6578.JPG TOYAMA - L’evo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693107888788-WJLACN8MFAL71XASN7DA/IMG_6584.JPG TOYAMA - L’evo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693107936173-O13UJOAEBWAW6MPBH8H8/IMG_6574.JPG TOYAMA - L’evo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693107907839-1FW12E2KM9PJRSYA1HTK/IMG_6595.JPG TOYAMA - L’evo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/d6552295-72e5-40d3-bdd4-012b8e61f050/IMG_6577.JPG TOYAMA - L’evo - SUBLIME PRESENTATION Each dish is an artwork in itself, from the entrees to the mains; not only with the presentation of the food, but the conscious choice of artistic dish, whether it be earthen ware, exquisitely blown glassworks, wooden craftworks - each accompanying dish is truly a journey & story onto itself. And if you wish to pair it with local sakes & wines, each can be individually recommended to what will accentuate the taste even more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/4d1be116-10a8-4ce1-92d5-60e779d9ffe6/IMG_6585.JPG TOYAMA - L’evo - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/d387c488-fdf8-48ba-b021-c940188cdbd2/IMG_6594.JPG TOYAMA - L’evo - THE SEA TO THE WILD LANDS This nearly 2 hours (don’t be surprised if it goes over 2 hours) dining experience will take you through the freshness of seafood in Toyama Bay, with seasonal specialties of the Hotaru-no-ika aka firefly squid (and as someone who doesn’t really like squid, this is one dish that could convert me) to local wild game meat hunted by local hunters of shika (deer), enoshishi (wild boar), kuma (bear) and kiji (pheasant). Meticulously smoked, dried, crafted, cooked that the flavours will astound your senses and tastebuds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693108394174-W5J5236HKKOQYVPJILD0/IMG_6588.JPG TOYAMA - L’evo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693108442935-EG90P8HKSJYHGZE8B7WC/IMG_6593.JPG TOYAMA - L’evo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693108711051-VPAO8Z8JJHH79FW7EFY3/IMG_6592.JPG TOYAMA - L’evo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693108707463-VUAMCDC4S1LYAL8K8G28/IMG_6581.JPG TOYAMA - L’evo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/a296c4c4-92c7-4c9b-882e-bad3fc3649b3/IMG_6582.JPG TOYAMA - L’evo - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693108887601-KXACAH2SOZ8VIAI7S5S8/IMG_6589.JPG TOYAMA - 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Kyoisuke: Otonari - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/394e08b8-0104-4042-843b-a93ee3cd718c/IMG_9760.JPG MACHIYA - Kyoisuke: Otonari - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706707314029-ON3B8S2C792NZCMWS77Q/IMG_9784.JPG MACHIYA - Kyoisuke: Otonari https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706707315534-06B85HEMLR37QYVNRJ64/IMG_9813.JPG MACHIYA - Kyoisuke: Otonari https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706707344358-NC9XJPIQEJ12JFY25WZ2/IMG_9814.JPG MACHIYA - Kyoisuke: Otonari https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706707350611-JVV0GCCUL799XCMU8OUV/IMG_9817.JPG MACHIYA - Kyoisuke: Otonari https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706707396572-B1W3H1R3SQ30NTO2TCFV/IMG_9753.JPG MACHIYA - 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Kyoisuke: Otonari - THE OUTDOOR GOEMON OFURO Of course what I fell in love with the most, is the two absolutely spectacular pottery goemon cauldron baths (shigaraki pottery)one can enjoy (bathroom goals much!) I thought it was particularly sweet that the baths are placed next to each other, one indoor (a rich green shade) and the other outdoor (the vibrant traditional blue) but one can slide open the little window separating the two so you and your travel partner can enjoy a bath at the same time whilst having a little chat. The indoor bath is a reheating bath (love a reheating bath), however the outdoor bath is not. This is not an onsen! The cloudy water is due to me using my never ending supply of travel onsen bath salts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706708408319-2X028SOG51CKM0JIPWEI/IMG_9825.JPG MACHIYA - Kyoisuke: Otonari https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706708394130-WEOH1AE07LBYL6L4EKT9/IMG_9818.JPG MACHIYA - Kyoisuke: Otonari https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706708424866-7SW8D6JEBIT075JIH3JD/IMG_9827.JPG MACHIYA - Kyoisuke: Otonari https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706708433795-OKM7JP6BG637UTGRMAPB/IMG_9771.JPG MACHIYA - Kyoisuke: Otonari https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706708448763-PK6DLKYT1ID8E0C46ZU8/IMG_9770.JPG MACHIYA - Kyoisuke: Otonari https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706708450257-X6TQY7O8K8ET8RINWJLP/IMG_9862.JPG MACHIYA - Kyoisuke: Otonari https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/machiya/sumihotaruhonaka monthly 0.5 2024-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1ad263ef-e3ca-4a48-85c5-6d63e74a764a/IMG_0215.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Sumihotaru Honaka - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/80ae88fa-8433-4da8-aa57-a4e994fa2e4c/IMG_0208.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Sumihotaru Honaka - SUMIHOTARU HONAKA Located in a quiet residential neighbourhood of Kyoto: Shimogyo ward; (~10mins walk from Tambaguchi station, ~26min walk from Kyoto station) one can find this charming duo of Machiya houses beautifully restored and renovated by the Machiya Japan group. Next door to Honaka is it’s sister property Oboro Machiya, so perfect for groups of families wanting to travel together but still have their own privacy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706769626238-AZFUGVWQ1K1L8K749O4I/IMG_0229.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Sumihotaru Honaka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706769592847-2QKMRUH02T4CZ09OBKP3/IMG_0218.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Sumihotaru Honaka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706769593632-0NSU3XX50JEV4OVZ14Q7/IMG_0222.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Sumihotaru Honaka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706769631805-1DH326P08AMR2CGR8F0B/IMG_0224.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Sumihotaru Honaka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706769690153-P2B5X12MAJ3Z5MFADZS1/IMG_0131.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Sumihotaru Honaka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706769649007-P675HUXWCS08C4RR7CL8/IMG_0233.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Sumihotaru Honaka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706769670968-20U2VFNVS3OLVF03VQDF/IMG_0144.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Sumihotaru Honaka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706769699942-2M2J9OZ7I3IDBT7WTLRM/IMG_0136.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Sumihotaru Honaka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/b9f38286-0fd8-4975-93ef-facbdae76f4d/IMG_0185.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Sumihotaru Honaka - MODERN JAPANESE TOUCHES As prevalent through all of Machiya Japan’s beautiful properties, intimate detail and thought has been given to the design and interiors showcasing Japanese aesthetics and local artisans. Inspired by the gentle, blinking mysterious lights of Japanese fireflies in summer, the property enjoys evoking their summer life with the light as interesting shadows cast their mystique across little corners of the home ands rays of natural light streaming through. Shimmering golden metallics in direct contrast to the luxurious black details in the machiya, highlight a feature wall in the tatami room (the 2nd bedroom) where one can relax and read away then when it’s time to sleep, place out the futons for a peaceful night’s rest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/cac3c582-335c-4068-bf7b-1510dcd1db89/IMG_0143.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Sumihotaru Honaka - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/5f4cc8ec-9a9a-45a2-a130-baf19f328e0c/IMG_0166.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Sumihotaru Honaka - REST WELL UPSTAIRS Sumihotaru Honaka can sleep ~5 guests across it’s two bedrooms, and for those who wish comfortable Western bedding, the upstairs bedroom with its luxurious space is a perfect respite to enjoy some down time (or do work like I was doing) whether it be relaxing on the lounge watching some TV or just having a good snooze. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/0ea53a89-d1e5-4e41-a54f-10bdd6a97126/IMG_0137.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Sumihotaru Honaka - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/e7277ed3-dd96-4350-905e-9238d8d6f28a/IMG_0173.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Sumihotaru Honaka - SOAK IN THE GOEMON CAULDRON BATH If you haven’t already figured out from my blog & my instagram, having a lovely ofuro or onsen bath is a major factor in me selecting the accommodation I choose to stay in! lol my priorities. Honaka has a beautiful deep, traditional GOEMON (shigaraki yaki pottery) cauldron bath to enjoy at the end of the day (or start, or middle really) This is not an onsen bath, however since I always travel with onsen salts, I used a delightful cloudy one I picked up from one of my many onsen adventures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706769987610-Y080EQYQ8VCSKN1Y46UZ/IMG_0177.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Sumihotaru Honaka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706769987465-JKYWAL9LIQNPFKXQZEY0/IMG_0118.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Sumihotaru Honaka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706769999096-VUXCC8PU9LT7B4OZXCE7/IMG_0128.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Sumihotaru Honaka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/5764bddc-9a77-4d8d-9e66-5e4202086492/IMG_0111.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Sumihotaru Honaka - KINGYO-JI TEMPLE What I love about Kyoto, is that no matter where you walk or stay, guaranteed you will probably stumble across a local shrine or temple. It’s my favourite thing to just simply discover. They may not be grand or massive or famous like the usual sights (which of course one should visit at least once) but there’s something inherently touching and nostalgic to still see that these local shrines/temples still have an important place in the daily life of the locals even as the surroundings around them have changed over the years. Honestly I have no idea what this temple is about and there’s no website (that I could find), but I stumbled upon it as I walking to Honaka and was utterly delighted by the tiny daruma and jizo they had decorating the premises. So I hope you unexpectedly discover those truly local local charms on any of your travels around Japan, not just Kyoto. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706770147042-EPHD7IV9TG0HCU5J3Y73/IMG_0113.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Sumihotaru Honaka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706770151466-5OX2TSPY4V9Z1SFSHOZT/IMG_0106.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Sumihotaru Honaka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706770188692-33BVWXZ8Q8BPM1UMOOED/IMG_0107.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Sumihotaru Honaka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1706770192316-9SH8ODSR8EYTV6C3MDO3/IMG_0108.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Sumihotaru Honaka https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/machiya/noboru monthly 0.5 2024-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/0b971d49-f0a7-4aae-961d-0413352aced9/IMG_2012.JPG MACHIYA - Kyo no Ie: Noboru - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693102515376-HP5VVORDIY6CA6ESXN63/IMG_2018.JPG MACHIYA - Kyo no Ie: Noboru https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693102513816-K64IX5I4ZM2NOYLL17SW/IMG_2013.JPG MACHIYA - Kyo no Ie: Noboru https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693102533369-9U4ZZCL5KY6MMVYNDZRG/IMG_2014.JPG MACHIYA - Kyo no Ie: Noboru https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/cf8c956d-6957-4922-90e9-abd71493125f/IMG_2347.JPG MACHIYA - Kyo no Ie: Noboru - A LUXURIOUS BATH I’m always happy that so many newer boutique properties are incorporating such visually relaxing bathing experiences (especially since bathing culture is so important and popular in Japan) To have a bath with a view, especially a lovely sweet traditional Japanese tsuboniwa garden is wonderful for the soul to reset and recharge after a busy day wandering (and quite possibly exhausting day) around Kyoto. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/2e0b1d36-42a5-4280-bb4a-6a239cb49af6/IMG_2030.JPG MACHIYA - Kyo no Ie: Noboru - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693102685788-A6IQPR45PDBNG85GIQY7/IMG_2016.JPG MACHIYA - Kyo no Ie: Noboru https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693102684890-ZB7V7DDYRL8KOKP7QCXK/IMG_2039.JPG MACHIYA - Kyo no Ie: Noboru https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693102716440-Z422M50H5EZO26M8IAT0/IMG_2022.JPG MACHIYA - Kyo no Ie: Noboru https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693102729266-6N3Q2BB4RK1B5AZXVHWC/IMG_2024.JPG MACHIYA - Kyo no Ie: Noboru https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693102746560-JPCF65G1F7933PYY42SY/IMG_2031.JPG MACHIYA - Kyo no Ie: Noboru https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693102765077-I50WP3ROBFQDOVC4UAUJ/IMG_2281.JPG MACHIYA - Kyo no Ie: Noboru https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693102765618-2O45JOGNYXAA06I19DYO/IMG_2060.JPG MACHIYA - Kyo no Ie: Noboru https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693102790777-HRUV2G0VVQ5YQXM4A8RI/IMG_2373.JPG MACHIYA - Kyo no Ie: Noboru https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/a01b398e-ad77-4f93-b508-78d65ae7d0c0/IMG_2354.JPG MACHIYA - Kyo no Ie: Noboru - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/26014994-f363-4dcc-91f6-f9c43edb97bd/IMG_2359.JPG MACHIYA - Kyo no Ie: Noboru - BREAKFAST DELIVERED EVERY MORNING If you decide to include it in your booking, one can incorporate a traditional Japanese breakfast/western breakfast (go for the Japanese!) to enjoy every morning. Wake up to find it just magically there on the table counter fresh & ready for you to enjoy (You do have to heat up the miso yourself, but they obviously prepare everything!) “Kyo no Ie” staff will silently drop off breakfast in the morning, and pick it up whilst you’re out or after you check out. Such a perfect way to start the day with a delicious healthy Japanese breakfast (I never choose Western when in Japan haha) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693103122682-G626JAYVZZ8RNN9B08PP/IMG_2020.JPG MACHIYA - Kyo no Ie: Noboru https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693103123888-UQI5B6UD60CXT7W079SK/IMG_2356.JPG MACHIYA - Kyo no Ie: Noboru https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693103137768-H1QOUAVEEUU8OXL2EQGS/IMG_2357.JPG MACHIYA - Kyo no Ie: Noboru https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/f96ec4d0-9e0e-4098-b0a8-22199af1a018/IMG_2360.JPG MACHIYA - Kyo no Ie: Noboru - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/machiya/hokomachi monthly 0.5 2024-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/2e5b2ade-10a5-4f25-99f6-e001cb65c15e/IMG_9582.JPG MACHIYA - Kyoisuke: Hokomachi - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693103621037-HZGSXC1X5V5WG241EERR/IMG_9605.JPG MACHIYA - Kyoisuke: Hokomachi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693103593020-RIX7A11J9F1ONNQSAAN3/IMG_9612.JPG MACHIYA - Kyoisuke: Hokomachi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693103631326-NNG828EXKDTDNXSH2EQV/IMG_9610.JPG MACHIYA - Kyoisuke: Hokomachi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693103692243-1UI6R9NSYGTB1R4AWRG8/IMG_9585.JPG MACHIYA - Kyoisuke: Hokomachi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693103573904-AXI3WCDOZQZIH2APS7FN/IMG_9613.JPG MACHIYA - Kyoisuke: Hokomachi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693103664262-P1S96I6GYM9WTRE3A2ZM/IMG_9611.JPG MACHIYA - Kyoisuke: Hokomachi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693103774754-LACKD8LX5YYHJP7EBLVX/IMG_9574.JPG MACHIYA - Kyoisuke: Hokomachi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693103686971-VZXOG4TL6KKIRFNLIV71/IMG_9572.JPG MACHIYA - Kyoisuke: Hokomachi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/59b0b808-02e0-45bb-b87f-e1e8337c975c/IMG_9587.JPG MACHIYA - Kyoisuke: Hokomachi - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/c2405024-836a-462e-bccc-3e43a37ba44d/IMG_9588.JPG MACHIYA - Kyoisuke: Hokomachi - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/844c57d4-fde7-47f7-a71d-8e97ef7a2422/IMG_9596.JPG MACHIYA - Kyoisuke: Hokomachi - THE OPEN AIR BATH Definitely one of my favourite features of Hokomachi, spacious,large and just so relaxing Well enclosed so that you can enjoy soaking without any fear you may surprise some neighbours! The outdoor bath is not a reheating bath, but the indoor one is. If you feel that perhaps Hokomachi may be too big (since its 3Br for 10 people), next door is their smaller machiya with indoor & outdoor bath Otonari (which sleeps ~ 5 people). Hokomachi also allows children under ~6 years old. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693104035481-IZX430H6XH244JS5H29N/IMG_9597.JPG MACHIYA - Kyoisuke: Hokomachi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693104031077-75ZOP18JTO679TLDV8J1/IMG_9584.JPG MACHIYA - Kyoisuke: Hokomachi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1693104051885-GPFD5QII4P6LQVYS7T1E/IMG_9592.JPG MACHIYA - Kyoisuke: Hokomachi https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/machiya/machiyajapantemari monthly 0.5 2024-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/805e1076-8f66-4e98-a1cd-244ba3166811/IMG_0308.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Temari - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692891017175-NLHKCXLU3VFN2W3KZMWI/IMG_2746.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Temari https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692891031034-VSPG4566T22B5X2DTPPF/IMG_0306.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Temari https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692891015716-RYU20YH32KD1NTMDY37W/IMG_2748.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Temari https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/d15743c2-c53f-45e7-b7c3-4f0a54f21b34/IMG_2762.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Temari - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/755ded4e-183d-44af-ba88-8fdd9f266291/IMG_2781.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Temari - TEMARI MACHIYA FEATURES Within this machiya, a total of 5 guests can enjoy a stay, the upstairs bedroom holds 2 western-style beds and a sofa bed (plus a small mini fridge which I loved for putting my snacks within easy reach! haha!) whilst downstairs is the beautiful tatami room, where two futons can be laid out or you can enjoy as a additional living room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692891587214-QHFKVF0ZBMXQDSYVWPCY/IMG_2798.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Temari https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692891606536-F4ASWVWSU1KFQVBVPSHQ/IMG_2763.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Temari https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692891619222-KS2RGBKWKIWFXPI7BSUM/IMG_2755.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Temari https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692891584564-C476I618JHFHHUUWQEO5/IMG_2792.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Temari https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692891650438-7RRVNOLHH0Z7QL1PIEY5/IMG_0281.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Temari https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692891657212-Z2XQ6MTYOMCWS4JX7Y8G/IMG_0287.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Temari https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692891625193-WHLNNXM6SL123HG5KVKH/IMG_2756.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Temari https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692891852738-K1004XQGYY93X5PTK8B3/IMG_0290.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Temari https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/e00c7ae4-7248-4257-bbcc-3c66a32e4080/IMG_2791.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Temari - ENJOY A RELAXING STAY Other features include wifi, floor heating, the usual amenities and a beautiful indoor hinoki bath where one can soak away after exploring (this is why I always bring my own bath salts just in case! haha) Note this is a smaller machiya, so there isn’t a full kitchen (an electric stove is available) nor a laundry machine, so it’s perfect for those who wish to explore, enjoy meals out and small meals in, ie. like fresh sushi bought from Omicho market https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/55f5b5b5-23af-4c6c-9bc5-9f882d294299/IMG_0283.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Temari - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/machiya/machiyajapanhanatsume monthly 0.5 2024-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/14312815-70bf-472e-90b0-d6466d9291b9/IMG_0479.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Hanatsume - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692888810120-F119CP0P9V5ZSC7RNB8W/IMG_0428.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Hanatsume https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692888814979-K0Y2GT5SQ6LMUP8RHZ57/IMG_0488.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Hanatsume https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692888825571-RZR0D12F058HDVQR0JRO/IMG_0482.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Hanatsume https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/f757c320-704d-4020-a34c-ef8f7196d1c8/IMG_0434.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Hanatsume - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/5609e16f-fde3-4393-9874-c88b8291c072/IMG_0467.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Hanatsume - HANATSUME This beautiful Machiya house features heated flooring, 2 bedrooms, one with semi-double western beds and the other bedroom has 4 futons. A total of 6 guests can enjoy a stay here, perfect for families or groups of friends. If with bigger numbers, there’s also a Machiya next door: Shiori which can be booked. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692889120776-H8LTMMK8IS9ZMBTQ4H6U/IMG_0435.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Hanatsume https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692889119670-M12S4NU6JCXPT4TJFB5B/IMG_0432.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Hanatsume https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692889177372-POE84CJ4S7DKDVDWYABA/IMG_0440.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Hanatsume https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692889198161-LFLHCDP6VN954ANDUOT0/IMG_0449.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Hanatsume https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692889223451-DYGZZCYE3LGRN6CHR02K/IMG_0452.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Hanatsume https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692889288379-CHY8MR0MQANSQK9QW08Z/IMG_0470.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Hanatsume https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692889280285-SAA06EYMQOO8BYSXACQ3/IMG_0474.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Hanatsume https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1692889163332-J5E98S116UEQ5L8Q0IAW/IMG_0438.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Hanatsume https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/ec21c3c8-bb14-4450-bfa1-a2d52d9b85f7/IMG_0455.JPG MACHIYA - Machiya Japan Hanatsume - COMFORTS OF HOME The machiya contains a full kitchen, laundry machine, Wi-Fi, a traditional tsuboniwa garden and a relaxing modern bathroom, with rain shower and a goemon pottery cauldron bath. Rest, indulge in the local tea, meander the stunning cobblestone streets of Nagamachi, perhaps see a Sumo walking around, pop into local pottery stores and pick up some lovely souvenirs of your time in Kanazawa. 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Sacred Mt Mitoku - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/c501c59b-c6d6-4fda-b589-59f0cd6574f9/IMG_3412.JPG TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/8a00cdbc-461d-48fa-9b60-4b60c60a8568/IMG_3415.JPG TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/b37e4925-0cb2-4614-af98-1e3d0f1b3ee0/IMG_3424.JPG TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku - The Start of the Pilgrimage A photo with the head monk, who’s an absolute a delight and loves to have a chat! along with my climbing partner, Anthony who lives in Misasa and a local pro at climbing Mt Mitoku and everything Misasa Onsen related. Wearing the ceremonial sash that will be with us throughout the entire climb. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/be7d6adb-c584-45ad-a2e9-b206b03d9294/IMG_3426.JPG TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742629881672-KM0H9O0TGP2WONH22LQC/IMG_3425.JPG TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742628930652-L56JXN4O0L2F3IUXWPIB/IMG_3431.JPG TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742629598980-SV15TUZNW7IW0BC2CTOO/IMG_3433.JPG TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742629552996-6DQNAUE8TXMYOKN5KXCJ/IMG_3435.JPG TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742629274880-YSMBM9J5Z9RC6CYDJ1GS/IMG_3429.jpg TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742628730617-4OUHYIE1J4H3VXA538ZF/IMG_3427.jpg TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/762a86c4-9512-456f-91a7-aad9657179b9/IMG_3434.JPG TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/58a299ff-50d6-4346-8d64-e22f0e8dacaa/IMG_3444.JPG TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1a269d57-7304-4688-8928-255f40c9628b/IMG_3450.JPG TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku - The Beauty of Monjudō and Jizōdō After completing the Kazura-zaka, and climbing the Kusari-zaka will have pilgrims arrive to the stunningly beautiful wooden temple hall Monjudō built on stilts upong the mountain face in the butai-zukuri-style; which is said to bestow visitors wit increased levels of wisdom. Travellers must remove their shoes and walk around the temple veranda from the left to the right where they will be greeted with breathtaking views of the lush valley and the surrounding Chugoku mountains. On clear days, one can see the tallest of all Chugoku’s peaks, Mt Daisen and even all the way to the Oki Islands in neighbouring Shimane Prefecture. Following on is the second temple hall Jizōdō built in a similar style which is said to grant longevity and healthy children. *first photo above - Monjudō, photo to the right: Jizōdō https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742630794900-1HZ0Y4ZYVX8RFBLX2IG1/IMG_3436.JPG TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742630881063-7OYRCRA9OMTCU0WN150D/IMG_3447.JPG TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742631007049-NZOO9RW345LK4764RRG4/IMG_3439.JPG TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742631040674-X73WQ9SY8DDWZOBKKCXE/IMG_3440.JPG TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742631625743-84P2BP38N56HFA4FQDVD/IMG_3452.JPG TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742631419233-G183Y96F68B8U20PTXFX/IMG_3442.JPG TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742631308069-7IBB7NFR7XRWHCS025CT/IMG_3449.JPG TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742632107662-MS28VMTQR2YDD6PR6MDS/IMG_3448.JPG TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/db2d2cfb-03ff-4ff1-9c27-6683bbe796b1/IMG_3457.JPG TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku - Ringing the Bell of Shōrōdō This impressive bell with its green, rustic patina roughly sits halfway through the pilgrimage and is an important stopping point for any visitor. Clambering up through the wooden structure, one braces themselves by the wooden beams and rings out the bell letting its pleasant sound chime through the air. Ensure to remember to clap and pray. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742631770619-6FCAOHOYL0ZXWD5WQ2N9/IMG_3454.JPG TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742631824830-A0UFNQNY3RC69A2HKTDH/IMG_3453.JPG TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742631755308-IVWL7M8ZOQT00YAY7IOM/IMG_3455.JPG TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/4e9b112b-1071-4c23-b432-0b25d3f2ea56/IMG_3459.JPG TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku - The Umanose/Ushinose Rocks The next hurdle for travellers before reaching Nageiredō and its several smaller temples is the unusual deeply slanted rock face with a thin edge known as the Umanose (horse back)/ Ushinose (cowback) rocks due to their unique form. Though I found it fine, travellers should exercise caution, as the deep slant falls down steeply. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/9f59568b-0409-4a33-a808-3b03c9a3e9a0/IMG_3461.JPG TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742632781977-RYHSK42PLI6R2RPEIH6N/IMG_3464.JPG TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742632765781-2R5EA5ZYVXI0NSHBDXM6/IMG_3463.JPG TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742632940019-SU9LM6RXT14IWR8I3SAX/IMG_3462.JPG TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742632937811-ZAC0KL6BN7MA1Z7IMCFZ/IMG_3460.JPG TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1d21ec00-27e6-40b6-b043-facc96e30490/IMG_3472.jpg TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku - Arriving at Nageiredō Like any hike, climb or pilgrimage, there’s something immensely satisfying about reaching the peak or one’s end destination. Though Nageiredō is not ornate or gilded in gold, its beauty lies in its simplicity and astounding craftsmanship that somehow in the past, materials were brought up through this perilous ascent to build this place of serenity and peace. When I visited, they weren’t allowing visitors to actually enter Nageiredō grounds, though it had once been possible. For the time being, only the monk and his family can reach right the heart of this beautiful site. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/f75c67c6-b0ce-41ad-b4f4-6fffcbaf27fe/IMG_3467.JPG TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/0802b2bd-01a9-4c5e-920f-0bcd864e38ea/IMG_3478.JPG TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/37aed367-3ac2-4eed-99e4-00131b2c37e2/misasarokkonshojo.png TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku - ROKKON SHŌJŌ Purification of the Six Roots of Perception Ascending the sacred Mt Mitoku is essential in the practice of Rokkon Shojo to achieve purification for the six roots of perception in Buddhism: eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body and mind Ears: Soothe your heart, as the sound of Mt Mitoku’s bell rings and sutras are read. Eyes: View through your eyes countless historic buildings built as one with nature, and appreciate the majesty of the National Treasure Nageiredō Tongue: Taste the healthy seasonal flavours of traditional shōjin cuisine to help heal and give strength. Body: Feel the satisfaction in your body as you ascend and descend from Mt Mitoku. Nose: Appease your sense of smell by the scent of blooming rhododendrons and incense Mind: Embrace the spirituality and peacefulness as you visit each temple hall and the final Nageiredō https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742634142016-D1LVWVG1UFVSY12TRZ3L/IMG_3411.JPG TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742633337256-PBEG8GNQPZS1GT7SZ2UG/IMG_3477.JPG TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742633995836-68RDENBNMRSLYV6TVKKX/IMG_3476.JPG TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742633641771-2HFJ01EBZ2ODKITAU0FH/IMG_3475.JPG TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742633363955-ZWG7AXCEX4WMJLP17PSJ/IMG_3479.JPG TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742634680867-OMFJ2UZH3AL17GT3UC7R/IMG_3409.JPG TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742634536820-65NY02V2L19ARGO2J7QB/IMG_3416.JPG TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742634859141-KBJG6CTZIKK4R9KHVZOK/IMG_3473.JPG TOTTORI - Sacred Mt Mitoku https://www.ryokanwanderings.com/tottori/misasaonsentown monthly 0.5 2025-04-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/bc890ed4-8282-4697-9f2a-f3963d943d7c/IMG_3002.JPG TOTTORI - 3 Mornings at Misasa Onsen - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/e43115a6-0535-43a4-85c4-3901c0d3dcc4/IMG_3004.JPG TOTTORI - 3 Mornings at Misasa Onsen - The Legend of Misasa Onsen In Tottori Prefecture, lies an onsen town rich with history, culture, stunning nature and a unique onsen hot spring, in fact one of the rarest in the world. Known as the onsen town of “three mornings” (it’s direct translation); Misasa has a history of over 850years. Legend states that during the Heian period, the servant of Minamoto no Yoshitomo; the samurai Samanosuke Okubo came across an elderly white wolf under a camphor tree. As he was embarking upon a pilgrimage, Samanosuke believed it would be an act of disrespect to take the life of the wolf and that it may possibly be an incarnation of a god, so he let it live. As he slept, the great Buddha Myoken Daibosatu came to him in his dream. In appreciation for his act of kindness and mercy, the Bodhisattva told Samanosuke that the camphor tree held the source of a hot spring “There is a spring under that tree, the waters of which will heal people's illnesses.” Afterwards, it is said Samanosuke Okubo-san conveyed the knowledge of the onsen spring to the villagers where many of their illnesses were cured after bathing in the water. Due to it’s rich history and in order to preserve and protect the town; Misasa Onsen along with it’s sacred mountain Mt Mitoku were listed as one of Japan’s first Japan Heritage Sites in 2015. TIP: try to time your visit for Spring to catch the cherry blossoms all in bloom; historically blooming in the last week of March, first week of April. If you’re lucky enough to catch it, its truly a beautiful spectacle with the blooms framing the town and still having a peaceful trip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742707851382-XE0X15GAVMOH493ER1O1/IMG_3010.JPG TOTTORI - 3 Mornings at Misasa Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742707926827-T87SEMXNASXRVII177L5/IMG_3009.JPG TOTTORI - 3 Mornings at Misasa Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742707964821-LZ4HY8N1AGF5KF132BWH/IMG_3008.JPG TOTTORI - 3 Mornings at Misasa Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742708689433-0JNBHGAUBEK0GKTWA3T9/IMG_3006.JPG TOTTORI - 3 Mornings at Misasa Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/ccd8601a-69bc-410c-889d-758ecd52f820/IMG_2951.JPG TOTTORI - 3 Mornings at Misasa Onsen - Kabuyu Public Bath The Source of Misasa Onsen Today the ancient camphor tree from legend still exists of which from it’s roots, flows the town’s original hot spring source. Around it, a public onsen bath facility has been constructed called Kabuyu. The onsen drinking spring can be found flowing abundantly outside the Kabuyu public onsen, where you will find locals and visitors lining up with their water bottles/PET bottles to fill, for it is said that drinking the onsen water will cleanse the inside of the body & help heal medical ailments. For those wishing to visit Kabuyu for soak, there’s only one indoor onsen for guests to enjoy (one for male, one for female). It is a simple onsen, with no showers (tip the onsen water over one’s body before entering the bath) or shampoo and be forewarned, it is a very hot onsen 44-45 degrees celsius. One can also enjoy a free onsen footbath by the public onsen, which is undercover and perfect if you suddenly get caught out in a torrential downpour as I did during my stay in Misasa Onsen. Cost of Entry To Kabuyu: 400JPY (at time of writing) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742708563202-AK8FP5AUYIGKDS9FAIYF/IMG_2954.JPG TOTTORI - 3 Mornings at Misasa Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742708543913-1RV87IHYVS6Q2W83S20X/IMG_2950.JPG TOTTORI - 3 Mornings at Misasa Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742708677708-JLQG85FJ0L98ZBHZI8SN/IMG_2955.JPG TOTTORI - 3 Mornings at Misasa Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/fd5a4041-4145-4da1-8a10-5ec55cc4d87e/IMG_2956.JPG TOTTORI - 3 Mornings at Misasa Onsen - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/8dbfd097-fef7-40db-8c49-4101ea8d2c50/IMG_2976.JPG TOTTORI - 3 Mornings at Misasa Onsen - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/e4899494-5444-48d3-86c6-b37870032473/misasarokkanchiyu.png TOTTORI - 3 Mornings at Misasa Onsen - ROKKAN CHIYU Healing of the Six Senses The practice of Rokkan Chiyu is said to rejuvenate the six senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch, and spirit, by either soaking in the waters, drinking it or walking through the rising onsen steam Hearing: The soothing sound of the mountain stream and geta throughout the town. Sight: Walking amidst the nostalgia of the Showa Era townscape & registered tangible cultural properties. Taste: Dining upon the delicious of local fresh foods and produce, like vegetables, tochimochi & drinking aged sake. Touch: Feeling the onsen water (onsen therapy) around you & experiencing the charms of the town. Smell: Breathe in & smell the scent of the onsen water and surrounding nature as you relax away. Spirit: Take the time to refresh your body and spirit as you bathe and feel at peace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742709156299-U37ECWHL2GHJ4HEDF0UU/IMG_2983.JPG TOTTORI - 3 Mornings at Misasa Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742709396775-E0CXY0O7R75DFXHT6QPM/IMG_0999.JPG TOTTORI - 3 Mornings at Misasa Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742709673899-KJRAE86415ALW66PK0YP/IMG_2978.JPG TOTTORI - 3 Mornings at Misasa Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742710037134-KSELO5ZH9X84S51W0SXF/IMG_2975.JPG TOTTORI - 3 Mornings at Misasa Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742710071873-E30E7LUWJH7VXQG2K8HX/IMG_2945.JPG TOTTORI - 3 Mornings at Misasa Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742710367000-0QPGDZ9SHKXWDE3E9D3R/IMG_2960.JPG TOTTORI - 3 Mornings at Misasa Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742710174800-0N9HCZLOPHY93BZ6OETH/IMG_2966.JPG TOTTORI - 3 Mornings at Misasa Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742710446436-E4H4S9GLBXYB2T077TKY/IMG_2944.jpg TOTTORI - 3 Mornings at Misasa Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/c6498b7c-0eeb-4732-9162-f1044785a545/IMG_3450.JPG TOTTORI - 3 Mornings at Misasa Onsen - Hiking Sacred Mt Mitoku Misasa Onsen Town lies at the base of Mt Mitoku. A sacred mountain (also a Japan Heritage Site), the two have been closely intertwined for most of their history. It is known throughout Japan for it’s difficult/hazardous (but not long) trek to reach the many temple halls built upon and within the mountainside. In fact it’s often been called Japan’s Most Dangerous National Treasure, but its definitely an experience to partake in if you want to experience the traditional ritual and purification of spirit and soul of this pilgrimage and enjoy a little bit of adventure. The stunning viewscapes you will see from the temple halls are truly worth it. It is tradition, to bathe one’s body in the town’s onsen before and after one’s pilgrimage, and many choose to make sure that at least once they bathe in the well-loved Kawara-buro. Read more about my trek here (it deserves its own post) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/4d496ea6-f560-430d-9d47-54361f2d78fc/IMG_3016.JPG TOTTORI - 3 Mornings at Misasa Onsen - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/dc4a4623-0a43-444f-be34-f9ca2827a0d5/IMG_3021.JPG TOTTORI - 3 Mornings at Misasa Onsen - The Open-Air Bath Kawara-Buro & footbath Kawara no Yu Beloved by the locals is a lovely mixed tattoo friendly onsen bath right on the Mitoku River by Misasa Bridge that is FREE. In all types of weather you can find the locals and visitors enjoying it’s waters. Read more about it here Misasa Kouta In 1929, the town of Misasa Onsen became more well known in Japan when the movie “Misasa Kouta” was filmed in the town. To celebrate the 80th anniversary of the movie, a bronze statue of an intertwined couple was erected at the entrance to the Kawara-buro onsen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/37c23f51-7941-4242-bd9d-800ac4fcd619/IMG_2981.JPG TOTTORI - 3 Mornings at Misasa Onsen - Kajika no Yu & Yakushi no Yu Three onsen footbaths can be found throughout Misasa, with the easiest being found next to Kawara-buro beyond the changing wall, known as Kawara no Yu. Kajika no Yu is aptly located on the Kajika bridge (opposite the onsen ryokan Misasakan) where ceramic kajika frogs can be found and where the real Kajika frogs can be heard croaking their melody from May - September. If you visit in Spring, you may be able to time it when all the cherry blossoms are in bloom which creates a very pretty landscape. Yakushi no Yu is where the God of the hot spring town “Oyakushi-san” is enshrined. At this onsen footbath which is prettily decorated with windmills, one can also enjoy drinking the onsen water as well as soaking one’s feet. Many people visit to pray to Oyakushi-san for good health. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1f72515f-1078-4f1b-8551-9d303d999d51/IMG_2962.JPG TOTTORI - 3 Mornings at Misasa Onsen - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742710827064-CWUCMS20EQJGQP01H40S/IMG_2963.JPG TOTTORI - 3 Mornings at Misasa Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742710639862-BBVQO2Y5C867HYFD04BT/IMG_2999.JPG TOTTORI - 3 Mornings at Misasa Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742710625869-AMIUU3UQZM9O99ATQRJ6/IMG_2980.JPG TOTTORI - 3 Mornings at Misasa Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/1742710828387-E7T0CQCHB1EFPTO5EKCB/IMG_2964.JPG TOTTORI - 3 Mornings at Misasa Onsen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/66a047f4-3789-4065-ad0b-72508d279d1d/IMG_2968.JPG TOTTORI - 3 Mornings at Misasa Onsen - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/ae227b92-4d55-4131-9034-51388dfe0734/IMG_2948.jpg TOTTORI - 3 Mornings at Misasa Onsen - Pokemon Manhole Make sure to take a little detour to the carpark that roughly lies next to the Shrine, where if you take a little look around you will find one of the rare Pokemon Manholes which have been strewn around Japan to help showcase lesser known areas and regions. This particular manhole features Sandshrew, Alolan Sandshrew & Froakie (I had to google which ones they are, because I have no idea hahaha but its always fun to stumble upon them when I least expect it!) You can find their location here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e019397a7a9f4232e428e43/b2c2e0e8-8f23-4962-a9a0-41c591903256/IMG_2958.JPG TOTTORI - 3 Mornings at Misasa Onsen - Where to Eat MISASA YOGHURT: For those needing a little sweet treat after your explorings, take the time to stop by the newest addition to the town; Misasa Yoghurt. As the name suggests, this little cafe serves homemade yoghurt treats created using "Shirobara Milk" which is produced from the rich natural environment of Tottori and slowly fermented. Rice flour and beet sugar is also used in the creation, making their products a gluten-free treat for all. I particularly liked their yoghurt & butter cream sandwich cookies, of which I had several during my time. AJISHO MISASAYA: One’s onsen ryokan will generally include both breakfast & dinner during your stay (if you’ve booked your room with meals); the question will be what will you eat for lunch? There are several lovely options to enjoy a local lunch in the town, however if you only have one lunch to enjoy - make the time to eat at Ajisho Misasaya. WINE & BAR たんたん: Looking for a little after dinner nightcap, head to Wine & Bar たんたん in the heart of the town to enjoy as the name suggests some tipples of wine, as well as some local nihonshu (Japanese sake). If you’re still feeling peckish, you can also order a few little side snacky dishes here as well as pizza. 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