Ryusendo cave

Easy day. Took train and bus to Ryusendo. Did the cave tour which was kind of interesting and I have to admit that it felt a little creepy to be that far underground knowing that earthquakes do occur here rather frequently. On the other hand this cave has been here for eons. It is filled with rushing water and it has an underground lake that is 98 m deep.

After the cave I had a nice conversation with Oliver. I went to an Onsen, got warm and did 40 minutes in a massage chair. Now I am super relaxed and sitting on a rock by the side of the road waiting for the bus which comes in an hour. That's what Zen does for you.

I'm definitely cutting it close I'm catching a bus that gets me to the last train of the day and the station master shuts the entrance right behind me. That brings it home, you can get stuck out here.

Just when you thought you had today sewn up you get presented with yet another surprise. I get a ride on the most beautiful train I have been on. It's the local and it stops at every station. It is retro and comfy. All trains should be this way.

Take nap, do some admin and make some more travel plans over a miso soup dinner.Read more