Ahhhhh....Kinosaki Onsen

I just got back from an overnight research trip to the onsen town of Kinosaki, which is on the Japan Sea coast, three hours north of Kyoto by direct express train. This is one of those rare towns in Japan that still retains some of its traditional charm, as evidenced by this tree-lined canal. I soaked in the onsen, ate crab and actually did a bit of work. I found a couple of great restaurants and inspected a nice ryokan. This place is highly recommended for anyone who wants to try the onsen ryokan experience.