Cosy cobblestone lanes are surrounded by traditional wooden ryokan (Japanese inns). At night, it was quiet, with light and fluffy snow falling, we went onsen hopping in the yukata and geta the hotel provided us with.
Our room. It's my first time seeing a kotatsu (an electric heater attached to the underside of the table, covered by a futon, or heavy blanket). I could let my legs stay in there all day during winter!
The key to all 9 public baths along with a map which indicates the location of the baths.
The map.
Our private dining room (which breakfast & dinner were served)
Snapshots strolling on Shibu Onsen Street:
Snapshots strolling on Shibu Onsen Street:
If you're a fan of Spirited Away, this bathhouse in Shibu Onsen called Kanaguya very much resembles the famous Bath House in the movie!
Snowing all day errrrday
A few baths:
Bath no.7
Bath no. 9, which located just a stone's throw away from our ryokan.
As quiet as it was; so quiet I thought I could hear the sound of 'em fluffy light snowflakes falling. Okay, jokes.
After public bath, we head back to sleep. It was a little tiring to be frank - to take off and put on your clothes (before and after onsen) repeatedly. However it was definitely rejuvenating and a very memorable experience!
Our private outdoor bath in the day
Seating area which we did not have the chance to sit and chill outdoor since it was freezing cold!
Street in the day
Kokuya's entrance.
It is worth dropping by if you're on the way to Jigokudani Monkey Park. If you do not have time for all 9 public baths, there are 2 foot baths in town too! Great after a whole day of walking or, just stroll along the cobblestone lanes surrounded by traditional Japanese buildings. You'll definitely be mesmerized by the rich Japanese atmosphere.
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