Nagasaki

A visually stunning city rich with human history yet still light on tourists. What more can a traveler ask for?

Inasayama Onsen Fuku no yu

This was perhaps one of the most perfect family traveling experiences we've had. In fact, we went twice.

We showed up to this mountain-top bath and got tickets, then ate your standard Japanese fare: katsu curry, fries, beer.

When the time came for our reservation for a family bath, all four of us went in and enjoyed the city views from up high while cleaning the grime and the stress off of our bodies.

Afterward, we enjoyed ice cream. The elder kid even got to watch some Tom and Jerry in the kids' room.

Lekker

We came to this place during two very different times: once, before we became parents and during COVID, and a second time after we became parents of two.

We first came to this place because we were looking for some Nagasaki Toruko Rice. This is definitely the place for that, by the way - the pilaf is great, the spaghetti is nice, and after a long drive, I needed some carbs, and I got some.

The ambience is also quite extraordinary - it's run by a soccer head, and as I recall, he really liked one particular player who played in Europe but is originally from Nagasaki. Forgot the name, but if I look it up, I'll probably find it.

In any case, great owner, very filling food, convenient location, great prices. If we get lucky enough to go to Nagasaki for a third time, this place will definitely be part of that visit.