I really had no plans for us here in Kitakyushu besides spending the night and then getting out of here to go on to our next destination. I did google the city when I was making our trip itinerary and saw that Toto (yes the toilet manufacturer) was headquartered near where we were planning on staying and they had a free museum which conveniently opened before we needed to head to Fukuoka
Nothing really happened today which was totally by design. Out first time staying at a ryokan, I only booked us for 1 night and the whole experience was so rushed as we checked in at 5pm and were shooed out of there by 10am (Japanese efficiency). Now that I know better, stays at an onsen town must include at least a full day to take it slow, eat, and soak in hot springs.
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We’re proud to announce that we were able to get the 3 stamps on our onsen day pass yesterday plus I asked our ryokan if they would stamp it too as they also participate in the program. This is a nice little souvenir to bring home and put in a box that will never see the light of day.
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Being in southern Japan, I assumed it would be much warmer than in Tokyo. It’s basically the distance between Minneapolis and Tennessee. Weather today was on and off rain and around 45f so kind of chilly but there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing.
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1 full day in Nagasaki wasn’t enough. Especially with the rainy weather slowing us down and reducing some of our activities, I wish we could have spent at least another full day here but our time is limited and we need to move onto the next place. Of course on the day we leave, it’s sunny and not freezing cold.
What a Crappy Morning
JapanI really had no plans for us here in Kitakyushu besides spending the night and then getting out of here to go on to our next destination. I did google the city when I was making our trip itinerary and saw that Toto (yes the toilet manufacturer) was headquartered near where we were planning on staying and they had a free museum which conveniently opened before we needed to head to Fukuoka
Onsen Hopping Day
JapanNothing really happened today which was totally by design. Out first time staying at a ryokan, I only booked us for 1 night and the whole experience was so rushed as we checked in at 5pm and were shooed out of there by 10am (Japanese efficiency). Now that I know better, stays at an onsen town must include at least a full day to take it slow, eat, and soak in hot springs.
Just One More Soak
JapanWe’re proud to announce that we were able to get the 3 stamps on our onsen day pass yesterday plus I asked our ryokan if they would stamp it too as they also participate in the program. This is a nice little souvenir to bring home and put in a box that will never see the light of day.
Sister City to the Twin Cities
JapanBeing in southern Japan, I assumed it would be much warmer than in Tokyo. It’s basically the distance between Minneapolis and Tennessee. Weather today was on and off rain and around 45f so kind of chilly but there’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing.
Miyazaki Bound
Japan1 full day in Nagasaki wasn’t enough. Especially with the rainy weather slowing us down and reducing some of our activities, I wish we could have spent at least another full day here but our time is limited and we need to move onto the next place. Of course on the day we leave, it’s sunny and not freezing cold.