2022
Roten Onsen （Outdoor Hot Springs)There are several Japanese-style hotels, it is called "Ryokann".We stayed "Kakurean Hidaji".
It looked like traditional old farmhouses, and we could feel like that we were in back old time in Japan.
There was a "Irori". it is a hearth sunk in the floor without chimney.
We could buy some japanese souvenir there.
There was a "Kotatsu" in our room. "Kotatsu" is a traditional heating system in Japan, which is a table and a heater combined as one piece of furniture.
There were "Roten Onsen" (Outdoor Hot Springs) in our room.
We could take a bath in the snow, and it was amazing.
When we went out, there was a lot of snow on the ground.
Craftsman were making some beautiful snow statues.
Next day, we went to "Asaichi". It means farmer's market.
We bought some food and "Sake" (Japanese liquor).
We enjoyed "Onsen" very much, and I'd like recommend this place to everyone
Because there was tranquil landscape, and special experience.
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@Yucco 😮 😮
I agree with you. The onsen experience is absolutely unique!
When I went to Gifu, we visited Takayama and Shirakagawa-go.
Have you been to Shirakawa-go as well? It was one of the most beautiful places I've seen.
It was so beautiful that I sincerely wished I could "save" the moment and be in it to relive it over and over. 😄
The Ryokann in your photos look so cozy! Do you often stay in Ryokann when travelling around Japan?
We've had some problems with them when we went for a holiday because most really good ryokanns were very expensive. We found a really good one in Yamanashi by the end of the trip, though.
I really liked your photos! It makes me miss Japan 🙂 Thank you for sharing! I can't wait to meet you in November!
@ellecross
Hi!Thank you for your comment and beautiful photo! I love your photo!
You took that in autumn. The color of rice plants are gold.
I'm really excited. You have been to Gifu, haven't you? I'm living in Nagoya, near by Gifu.
I feel so happy that you enjoyed staying Gifu.
I've visited Shirakawa-go and Takayama in winter. The old town were covered with snow, they were so beautiful.
I sometimes stay in Ryokann in weekdays, because good ryokans are really expensive, you know. When I look for the Ryokann, I always read a lot of reviews at Google map, and then I find where to stay.
The Ryokann in this post was one of my favorite Ryokann.
I'm so excited to meet you in November, too! I'd like to talk with you about The Ryokann that you found in Yamanashi. 😄
Hello @Yucco
Thank you for an easy-to-understand article on the characteristics of Japanese hot springs. And thank you for tagging me @Anonymous♨. Your picture shows many Onsen activities!!
(A bathroom in the oldest wooden building in Japan. @YasumiKikuchi )
I want to introduce the “Sekizenkan” in Gunma, Japan. where the oldest hot spring wooden building in Japan remains. However, the oldest hot spring inn is Keiunkan at Koshu Nishiyama Onsen. Japan's oldest bathroom is designated as a World Heritage site by the Wakayama Kumano Yunomine Onsen. This Onsen bathroom is unique. The building will last for 300 years, but the bathroom will be a new design.
(The oldest wooden Onsen architecture in Japan. @YasumiKikuchi )
This "Shima Onsen" town is already lonely, so it is not so popular among Japanese people and naturally there are few foreign tourists. However, it must be a historically important Japanese building.
(The oldest wooden Onsen inn room @YasumiKikuchi )
Unfortunately, the oldest wooden building cannot be used for accommodation, and only tours are available. While staying in a relatively new building, it is very valuable to experience the low ceilings and narrow corridors at the time.
Dragonfly
Wild boar and pelican
Private open-air bath
Plateau surrounded by greenery
