The weather forecast for today was – well – a mess … rain and rain, with a bit of … more rain. Not a problem for me though, as I had booked a stay in a proper onsen resort in the mountains. A shuttle bus got me from sea level about 900m higher and truly into the mountains  with meters of snow from the winter still next to the road.

I spent the day taking a very welcome break from traveling – soaking in the hot water, reading, enjoying good food and just relaxing.