2017年11月
Uchinomaki onsen village: Sozankyo
Sozankyo is a beautiful inn situated in theheart of Uchinomaki hot spring village. In addition to a large public bath,guests can also enjoy two private baths. The one I had the chance to try iscalled Ryokusai no Yu.
It is an open-air bath with a nice view on a Japanesestyle garden. This private hot spring is separated in three rooms. One where youtake off your clothes, a second one where you take a shower (you have to take ashower before entering the bath in Japan) and the bath itself. I was really surprised tosee tatami mat on the floor of the shower section. It gives the place a niceclassy touch and it is much more comfortable. I really enjoyedtaking a bath here. The water was hot just like I like it and being able towatch this little garden while the only sound you hear is the one of the waterflowing is very relaxing. It made me want to spend a night here just to enjoythis bath for a much longer time.