We had a wonderful day at Atami - which is about 100km from Tokyo.
We didn't really see any Gaijin at all in Atami, as it isn't your usual tourist destination - but we had a huge amount of fun. It would have been lovely if it had been warmer & we could have had a swim in the ocean - but we loved sitting by the sea and looking at the view. Sadly, the town was having a problem with its circulation system for the hot water from the underground geysers which meant that none of the public spas or onsens were available. This was a huge shame, as the reason we had decided to go to Atami was to soak J's foot in an onsen, hoping it would help relieve some of her pain.
The local public onsen were closed, but this towel vending machine was still operating. Yes, vending machines in Japan really do sell everything.
We visited a small temple to pray
We got to try Green Tea Ice Cream from Haagen Dazs (it was actually really delicious).
We wandered around town - and found this Tofu maker. In Australia it is made in big factories, but here in Japan it is made by your local Tofu making family. We saw a lady buying some Tofu, so we ordered what she did (there was soooo much to chose from).
Straight out of the water bath
we also bought some aburaage (fried tofu skins)
and bought some soy sauce and chopsticks from a convenience store
and had a picnic!! The tofu was DELICIOUS - it was soooo smooth and creamy, and so fresh, it was delicious.
Yes, another Coleman picnic - this time with freshly made tofu
The Ika (Squid) sings - perhaps he sings if you put money in the slot "please, don't eat me"
The deliveries from the local convenience store (7-11) come in this tiny car - very cute.
We didn't get lost once - although we weren't sure where we were a couple of times (the map wasn't very accurate, it was more of a mud map).
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