My Japanese teammates, Hikaru and Kenichi, took me to my first Japanese Hot Spring Spa experience. I've heard from many different people that I need to check one out while I'm here and I'm gad I did. One of the famous Hot Spring Spas in Sendai happens to be a team sponsor, so we went on our day off this week to recharge our bodies. If you're not familiar with traditional Japanese baths, they are all nude. So its not your average YMCA hot tub.
Here we are in our Japanese spa garb. Please note our authentic wooden thong sandals. They were just as uncomfortable as they look. Not pictured was our individual bag containing two towels. One was for drying off, the other, smaller towel we were told was for "covering ourselves." That towel was tiny...you get the idea!
This was one of the outdoor hot springs. As you can see, it wasn't too big. It felt boiling hot. Later we read that they keep it at 122 degrees F. We couldn't sit in there too long, but it was very relaxing.
This one was indoors, but just as hot. The wooden square in the picture is a floating net with full lemons in it. It was very relaxing, despite the creepy other naked guys who were a little too enamored with seeing pro ball players!
These shower stations were used before and after the hot springs. They were shower stalls, but you sit down on a small wooden stool instead of standing. It was different to shower sitting down, but rather more relaxing than standing I have to say. I might get a shower-safe stool to use at home! All in all, it was a cool experience, and I'll certainly go back!
I’m a big fan of Hikaru and visit here from his blog :-)
Sendai is not very exciting, but people are so kind! I hope you and your wife like here.
Please take her to Akiu next time,they have an organic vegetarian restaurant which owned by a farmer in the area if you interested.
Go Go 89ers XD
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moka
2/22/2012 08:47:48 am
how are you,dan!
this is nice blog:)i want go to there too.did you by souvenir?i wish you have a good time in sendai.i hope you make many recollections and distinguished services in sendai.
i am sorry for bad english.i always boost you.see you this weekend.
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