Hidden Place of Light and Hot Waters

Over the weekend, it was suggested to go visit a hot springs, which is always okay by me any day of the week, any old time, as it is great for a soak in hot water (not getting into hot water).  I have no idea of which place is good, as my research skills since I have been here have been limited to my pathetic grasp of language, so I followed along.  Upon arriving, after quite a long drive (said to be two hours, I was asleep), we arrived at our destination. Even a quick glance would show that this was the place to go, as it had a kind of magic which was like a good Disneyland, especially given that we arrived in the early evening.

When we finally entered the hot spring street proper, I reminded me of something I read in a magazine, an inn redesigned by some "famous" architect, and indeed it was there (but booked for the day, so we could not go even if we had plenty of money to burn).  Fortunately, we had time to go and use the one and only hot springs available until closing time (just ten minutes, but enough time to luxuriate in its waters- I being the only one there in the men's bath, my companions were in the women's one)

It is one of those places, increasingly rare, which I think to myself, oh, I should come again.

the dance was magic, as was the moon.