Japanese Alps Onsen

Before our JSPS final ceremonies and Tokyo, we head northwest to the Japanese alps for a quick dip in a Japanese Onsen (natural sulfur bath and spa). The food was great and the mountains (which were not very tall or 'alps-like') were very scenic. We have videos of both the men's bath and the high-tech toilet.

The outdoor bath was by the side of a mountain stream. The hot sulfur water takes a while to get used to, but it does make the skin feel very soft. Lovely.