Zao Onsen - Day 15

     
Stayed    
Ate Lunch  
  Dinner  
Travel Flying  
  Train  
  Walking  

we woke early to hear the monk’s prayers. It was very peaceful. We checked out and Angela and Owen walked down the 2,400 steps of the mountain. I drove to the bottom and walked ‘up’ to meet them at the famous pagoda. It was pretty magical. Then we drove to a ski/spa town called Zao Onsen. It is very dead out of ski season. However, found amazing ramen for lunch and our ryokan had the most amazing dinner. This alone was worth coming. To top it off, we visited one of the three public baths and relaxed at the hotels baths as well. A quiet, but good day.