Kim Sook shares her envious relaxation experience.
On her YouTube channel 'Kim Sook TV', a video titled 'A Traditional Ryokan in Nagoya Even 'Talk Pawon 25 Hours' Couldn't Capture! Sook's Visit (ft. Bathing, Eating, Sleeping)' was uploaded.
In the video, Kim Sook visits a traditional ryokan in Gero Onsen near Nagoya, Japan, enjoying a leisurely time. After a hectic schedule, Kim Sook set her travel goal to focus on the basics: bathing, eating, and sleeping, choosing a serene hot spring village.
The ryokan she stayed at operates traditional gender-specific baths that switch throughout the day. Kim Sook's efforts to memorize the bath locations by floor provided viewers with some lighthearted entertainment.
The interior of the ryokan featured traditional Japanese tatami mats, a retro telephone, and a neat tea set, capturing the aesthetics of a classic ryokan.
Outside her room, a cherry blossom path and nearby outdoor foot bath added to the enjoyment of the hot spring experience, allowing Kim Sook to fully appreciate the spring atmosphere. She praised the water quality, noting she didn't need additional moisturizers, and expressed satisfaction with the ryokan's maintenance of traditional Japanese onsen culture.
Her dining experience showcased the essence of traditional kaiseki cuisine, leaving Kim Sook impressed. Enjoying a variety of dishes and refreshing draft beer served in her room, she complimented the perfect seasoning, suggesting a skilled chef was behind the meal.
Particularly, upon returning from an outing, Kim Sook found the dining area transformed with neatly laid futons, showcasing the traditional ryokan service system, which intrigued her.
For accommodation, hot springs, and two meals, the cost was approximately 300,000 KRW for two people, which Kim Sook noted as a great value at about 150,000 KRW per person.
After the trip, Kim Sook revealed she enjoyed a deep sleep, stating, "I slept for 10 hours without waking up," expressing a desire to stay longer, highlighting the success of her restful getaway. Her Nagoya trip conveyed the true value of relaxation, garnering much interest.
Reporter Chaeryeong Lim, Ten Asia syjj426@tenasia.co.kr