Sakamaki Onsen Inn

We finally visited for higaeri that lone onsen on the road to Kamikochi that we (and surely not just us) had driven past many times. And it turned out to be absolutely mind-blowing. The water is sulfuric with lots of large flakes, yet clear and very invigorating. The indoor bath is convenient for washing up and warming up, and you can crack the window open too. But the main attraction is of course the rotenburo with an incredible view of the cliffs and pleasant warm water. I didn't want to leave the rotenburo at all — I think you could easily sit there all day, and not just one day. This ended up being probably our last onsen of the year, and it was a worthy finale. I'd love to stay here sometime, and we'll definitely be coming back for higaeri more than once. Adding: higaeri is listed from 11:00 to 16:00, entry 600 yen. Apparently the higaeri sometimes doesn't operate, so it's better to call ahead if you're going specifically there. #rotenburo #sulfur