10 Nov - Today plan is a full day road trip out to Ginzan Hot Spring, stopping at Mountain Temple along the way for its beautiful scene top of the hill. Unfortunately, the sky didn't cooperate and it was raining when we reached the mountain temple. As it is too troublesome to carry an umbrella to hike up the hill and most likely we will not see anything given the rain (plus the 500yen entrance fee), we gave up climbing and headed back to the vehicle.
Entrance to the Mountain Temple Trail
Saw a beautiful rainbow along the way to Ginzan Hot Spring
The Ginzan hot springs were first discovered around 500 years ago by miners of the Nobesawa Silver Mine (Ginzan means silver mine). It became a popular spot for miners and later a therapeutic hot spring resort. Its popularity soared after being featured in the famous TV drama "Oshin", making it a beloved destination.
Ginzan Hot Spring town entrance
Free onsen foot bath
Ginzan Hot Spring town traditional wooden ryokan
Shirogane Falls
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