We spent the day at the onsen (hot springs) on Odiaba island in the Sumida river built to look like a 18th century Japanese bath. Once we went in, we were all given yukata (cotton kimonos) to wear around. In a huge hall there were food stalls, ice cream stands and memento stands in the shadow of a huge painting of Mount Fuji under the night sky.
From there we split - Dylan and David to the mens’ bath and Emma and I to the womens’ bath. The Japanese bath consists of taking a seated shower in a little stall where you get as clean as you can and then soaking in a super-hot bath, like a jacuzzi without bubbles. This particular onsen had 6-7 different hot pools inside (each with different types of mineral water pumped up from 2 miles below) and two outside pools. It was incredibly relaxing.
After we were all relaxed, David and Emma were super-excited to find that there was going to be a Ninja show. It was more like a Ninja musical complete with a finale dance to “Thriller” but I am sure it will end up being the highlight of their trip.
David is ready to take the Ninjas on - just one of many karate moves he practiced.
Equally mesmerized by the "Thriller" ninja...
Emma happily slurping her noodles....according to Japanese manners.
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