Japan Diaries 4: Day 818
Day 818: January 28, 2024 Sunday – Hokuryu We're heading out on another weekend family adventure Off to the town of Hokuryu It’s a beautiful and clear Sunday morning. The sky was bright and calm, and somehow the air felt lighter compared to the past week of harsh winter weather. My family and I decided to take advantage of the good weather and drive to Hokuryu ( 北竜町 ) for a relaxing dip at Sunflower Park Hokuryu Hot Spring , which is part of the Hokuryu Roadside Station . The drive itself felt peaceful. The familiar winter scenery, covered in soft white snow, was both quiet and comforting. Hokuryu Roadside Station 's famed twin dragon arch Hokuryu Roadside Station Sunflower Park Hokuryu Hot Spring It's time to go on an onsen dip When we arrived, the warmth of the onsen was exactly what we needed. The soothing heat, paired with the stillness of the place, felt like a reset button after days of freezing winds and busy routines. Sitting in the warm water while the cold w...