The Backpack Adventures

Day 72: January 12, 2022 Wednesday - Mie Road Trip Day 2 Hello everyone! Like what I always do during our past road trips in Japan , I made sure to wake up early to explore the place where we are staying. This helps me avoid the usual crowds and in some instances, have a place solely for myself.  The morning view from our room in  Oedo Onsen Monogatari Ise Shima From our accommodation, Oedo Onsen Monogatari Ise Shima , the nearest place to visit is the town of Hamajima . For this morning stroll, I woke up at around 4AM but since it was still dark outside so I delayed my plan until the sun is visible.  Heading out to walk to Hamajima I left Oedo Onsen Monogatari Ise Shima a little before 5:20AM. I made sure to inform my Japanese family about my plans and also told them that I would be in contact and would be back before breakfast.  Beautiful sunrise at Hamajima From the hotel, I followed the main road facing the bay. I was planning to visit Umikozuki which is a maritime museum but deci

Oedo Onsen Monogatari Ise Shima ( 大江戸温泉物語 伊勢志摩 ), located at 1035 Hamajimacho, Hamajima, Shima City in Mie Prefecture, is one of many branches of Oedo Onsen Monogatari Co. Ltd. Oedo Onsen Monogatari Ise Shima Oedo Onsen Monogatari Ise Shima Details The Oedo Onsen Monogatari Co. Ltd was founded sometime in November 2001. The company's aim was to operate onsen theme parks and bathing facilities. It opened its first onsen theme park in Odaiba, Tokyo in March 2003. Since then, the company has opened numerous other onsen theme parks around Japan . One of which is the Oedo Onsen Monogatari Ise Shima in Mie Prefecture. Oedo Onsen Monogatari Ise Shima - Shima City, Mie Prefecture The Oedo Onsen Monogatari Ise Shima is one of the five branches that opened in 2012. At present, it is one of the popular onsens in the Ise Shima region. Before the pandemic, it receives hundreds of guests per week.  6th Floor hallway I got to stay overnight in Oedo Onsen Monogatari Ise Shima with my Japanes