Ninomiya Onsen

The sauna temperature was over 100 degrees Celsius. It was unusually hot, but it felt great. However, the way to open the door might be a little confusing at first. The cold water in front of the sauna was also refreshing. The bath was nice too.

It was conveniently located within walking distance of our accommodation, reasonably priced, and had a lovely, old-fashioned feel that made us feel at ease. It was bustling with people of all ages, both men and women! They even had a craft …

I visited Kobe for sightseeing, inspired by a short story in Haruki Murakami's book, "Frontiers and Nearby Borders," where the protagonist walks to Kobe. I walked from Nishinomiya to Sannomiya, covering a total distance of 30 kilometers, …

While a phone number is listed on Google Maps, the phone service is extremely poor. You might get a young part-timer or an older man answering the phone, but their …

I went to a hot spring in Sannomiya...it was packed with people returning from the mountains and young people. They also had a good selection of beer and cider.