Japan 2020 - The Idiot Returns

[OZDUCK]

Thanks very much for the TR. You certainly pocked your nose into some interesting corners and tried a wide variety of foods,

 

[suze2000]

That was a great trip report, particularly interested in that onsen towards the end. Where was it exactly and I wasn't aware that people walked around in their robes at these things and ate etc. Is that usual?

 

[craven morehead]

Fantastic TR @Noel Mugavin. Definitely got your own style and not afraid to get on Shanks' Pony and do some miles. Cheers CM

 

[VPS]

Thanks for another interesting TR - I do want to spend more time in Japan

 

[RB]

Thanks for another great report. I really enjoy reading about your wanderings. The double header certainly would have helped the time pass.

 

[Justinf]

Great stuff mate. Thanks for sharing.

 

[love_the_life]

Thanks for the great TR - can't wait to go back! it was fabulous.

 

[lakeman]

Thanks for the great TR - can't wait to go back! it was fabulous.

I know its hard travelling on your own and keeping up the impetus

 

[drron]

Another good TR.I like your style.

 

[rbjhan]

That was a great trip report, particularly interested in that onsen towards the end. Where was it exactly and I wasn't aware that people walked around in their robes at these things and ate etc. Is that usual?

Odeo onsen Monogatari is in Odaiba.

【公式】大江戸温泉物語グループ｜癒しの温泉宿・ホテル

温泉旅の楽しさを、何度でも。すべての世代の笑顔あふれる温泉宿。「温泉」「バイキング」「おもてなし」の3つのこだわりをもってお客様をお迎えします。

daiba.ooedoonsen.jp

And yes, it's almost mandatory to be wearing yukatas in onsen ryokans or resorts like this one.

 

[NoGodsOneQueen]

Thanks for posting such an amazing report! It's definitely making me want to return to Japan!

 

[Antoallison]

Well that was different ! Thanks for the unique TR, I like your travelling style.

Walk long distances and absorb, have a fuzzy plan that involves stumbling on some gems ..and some mundane bits too.

Japan looks fascinating and is now on my travel bucket list.

 

[Noel Mugavin]

That was a great trip report, particularly interested in that onsen towards the end. Where was it exactly and I wasn't aware that people walked around in their robes at these things and ate etc. Is that usual?

On Odaiba, take the Yurikamome Line, off at Telecom Centre and about a 100m walk to the onsen. Hadn't been to an onsen previously so not sure about the walkng around in robes. Only other one i had a look at was Spa World in Osaka. Was a bit apprehensive about going to one, thinking that i would do something wrong or walk into the wrong area and offend someone. When it comes down to it though, not much can go wrong, you get starkers and put a flannel on your head.
Also a bit concerned about where your wallet and phone etc go, what you do with your locker key. All good though, they've been doing these things for a long time, everything locked up and secure. Being Japan though, probably could've just left everything sitting on a table and would've still been there at the end of the day.