I guess its about time I posted some pictures of the resort itself. Nothing too exciting has happened the last few days, so heres what the onsen has to offer. Today it was really hot so there was nobody in the rock pools. Lucky for me cause I could finally take pictures without seeming like some creep taking pictures of bathers.
Foot bath on the patio
Private bath houses
Middle building houses the indoor baths. Building to the left is the entrance to the rock pools. Rooms on the right. Other roofs are pathways.
Utase-yu - A stream of hot water massages you as it falls.
Cooler pool up front. Medium pool behind.
Super hot pool in front (I cant stay in for more that 30 seconds when its really hot). Cold pool in background.
All the pools / running water fluctuate in temperature depending on rainfall. Temperature change can be as large as 10 degrees C! All baths have views of the river and mountains.
Finally I will beat Noriko on the comments.... I can hardly wait to see this wonderful peace of heaven for myself. Your description sounds amazing and if I close my eyes I can imagine sitting under the utase-Yu. The perfect cure for my long " brick" workouts. Beats the heck out of a 10 minute "ice bath" in Lithia Creek.
ReplyDeleteVery lovely, rustic, and peaceful place! The rock pool must be so nice to relax after the all day tramping on the mountain trails.
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentein's Day, Jesse! (May be a day late to you)
kyaaaa..... so BEAUTIFUL!!!
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