Wonderful park, worthy of label that many on the net called the best park in the world.
The day is a breeze, starting with around 8am where crowd has gathered at park entrance, in full swings complete with Disney shirts, outfits, Mickey and Minnie head bands, bags, accessories, and etc. Japanese crowds are really lot of fun.
Chiraumi onsen (もとぶ温泉「美ら海の湯」) is located at Hotel Orion Motobu hotel and resort, the onsen water is pumped and heated from 1,400 metres underground. Entrance fees applies for both hotel guests and day trip. When we visited in early July 2023, bathing fee is 1,650yen for hotel guest and 2,150yen for day trip.
Long opening hour from 6-10am and 3pm to late night.
Water is chloride spring, to be precise Sodium-chloride strong salt hot spring (hypertonic neutral low hot spring). ナトリウム－塩化物強塩温泉（高張性中性低温泉）
At women’s side there is a spacious dressing area with locker and hair dryer as well as complete face wash, lotion, and milk. Also uniquely there is body lotion, hair tonic, and aftershave lotion as well, but no comb.
As for the pool, one indoor pool. Outdoor area there is a hot pool and cold pool (around 19 degrees) as well as dry sauna. The sun was shining through part of pool suitable for tanning. The view is amazing, overlooking emerald beach and Ie island.
There are three large massage chairs outside the bathing area with amazing moves.
Charming city of Takayama, one of 3-star Michelin scenic spot. It is raining with summer rain on July 1st, 2023.
I am taking a morning coffee break at a cute Cafe Coveter.
Charming small onsen town that is so pretty. The street is lined up with various ryokan, many still in traditional facade.
Temple in mountain, tranquil and forth the thousand step up. Beautiful view from Gokaido.
2hour round trip, acess from Yamadera station.
Traditional yam ball stick with mustard (yummy) 100yen. Supposed to give you energy for the hike :)
Basho statue and emperor resting place.
Gate
Gero city where the onsen town is located can be reached with train on Nagoya to Takayama/Toyama line. The city bounded by Hida river that run along the train line, offering a scenic lovely view. On my way in, the river is coloured tranquil blue, and as it rained for almost two days I was in Gero, the river turned brownish strong flow, which is a delight to see as the water level swells a meter or so in some parts.
