It took thirty minutes for us to arrive at Kirishima Kanko Hotel and Hot Springs. It is located north of the Kagoshima prefecture in a mountainous range and was the first area to be designated as a national park in Japan. It is well known for its hot springs and crater lakes. It is one of the most popular destinations for hikers. Legend says, "Kirishima is the place where the gods "Ninigi-no-mikoto" descended from heaven." It was the site of the first emperor of Japan's birth.
How refreshing to stay at a traditional Japanese ryokan (hotel). We had one large room with a floor covered with a tatami mat as well as screen paneled doors that led to a balcony that overlooked the picturesque mountains. The room had hand painted sliding doors that stored our fold-out futon mattresses and bedcovers as well as yukatas, a traditional cotton leisure robe that you wear after you bathe. After a visit to the Hot Springs and wrapping ourselves in a soft yukata robe we headed to our Karaoke Dinner Party. It was a feast meant for a king. There was a plethora of raw foods. We had what seemed like hundreds of dishes on low tables. We sat on floor level cushioned chairs. Each person was responsible for cooking their own food. The attendants came by and lit flames under skillets and teapots and we cooked our own food. Following the dinner we had a karaoke party. Everyone had a blast singing and dancing and letting their hair down.
How refreshing to stay at a traditional Japanese ryokan (hotel). We had one large room with a floor covered with a tatami mat as well as screen paneled doors that led to a balcony that overlooked the picturesque mountains. The room had hand painted sliding doors that stored our fold-out futon mattresses and bedcovers as well as yukatas, a traditional cotton leisure robe that you wear after you bathe. After a visit to the Hot Springs and wrapping ourselves in a soft yukata robe we headed to our Karaoke Dinner Party. It was a feast meant for a king. There was a plethora of raw foods. We had what seemed like hundreds of dishes on low tables. We sat on floor level cushioned chairs. Each person was responsible for cooking their own food. The attendants came by and lit flames under skillets and teapots and we cooked our own food. Following the dinner we had a karaoke party. Everyone had a blast singing and dancing and letting their hair down.
2 comments:
Look at me looking beautiful in my yucata robe!!! :0)
It seemed like an Adventure of a life time. What was your favorite dish?
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