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[2025.01.24] Kumamoto Onsen Ryokan Family Trip, Day 2 - From Daikanbo to Kurokawa and Oda Onsen

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The night sky I saw from the open-air bath last night was still fresh in my mind, and it was already time to check out. Day two meant driving via an Aso lookout, passing through Kurokawa Onsen, and moving to a new ryokan. Lots of time on the road, but every stop along the way was part of the fun. Last Morning at Yumeoiso Before the kids woke up, I slipped into the in-room bath one more time. Steam curled up from the water in the morning light, a completely different mood from the night before. I'd gotten used to the sulfur smell by now, and I had a feeling I'd miss it. The moment the kids were up, out came the toy guns we'd bought at the lobby shop the day before. We were on vacation, but they acted exactly like they do at home. After checking out, we took a family photo at the front gate. Standing in a row under the 湯巡追荘 sign felt different from yesterday's yukata photos. We'd only stayed one night, but I was already attached. A place I'd love to come ...