Hotel Shiki No Sato

After the hike we had a scheduled taxi take us to the Kamiyama Hot Springs where a traditional Japanese style room (futon, no bed) awaited, but so did the first onsen of the trip.

The meals (dinner and breakfast) were excellent and was greatly appreciated. To sleep I had to use two futons and two pillows to get comfortable.

After breakfast another scheduled taxi took us to the start of the next long hike. Along the way we passed an amazing row of weeping Sakura in full bloom.Read more