After breakfast we crossed the garden to get to our morning bath… Well, our second one. We had already dipped into the one we have on the terrace of our room.
On the Way to Morning Bath
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Arrived at Gyokuhokan
After 2-3 hours drive we arrived safely at our destination. Gyokuhokan.
Smart Car
Our car must be the smartest car ever… it warns us that we have passed Mt. Fuji.
A Short Vacation at Gyokuhokan
Chie and I spent a few days on vacation at the Gyokuhokan ryokan. We enjoyed hot baths in natural hot spring water, wonderful food and relaxing environment.
Marinating in Sulfuric Water
Started out the day with a run through Hell Valley, up the mountain visiting a few tourist stops and back again. Almost no people so early in the morning.
Back at te ryokan I showered and marinated in sulfuric water until my soar muscles became jelly. Then it was time for breakfast.
The rest of the day we spent relaxing in our room or in a hot tub. My favorite place was in the onsen on the 5th floor, just under the roof top. Very relaxing.
But the outdoor bath in the garden was pretty nice too. Next to the pond I was soaking in were some really tasty looking fishes. Maybe dinner?
Dinner was, again, superb. And big. After this much work we desrve a good night’s sleep 😉