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Onsen in Japan, as hot springs are known, are a highly popular destination for locals and visitors alike. Their relaxing hot waters are steeped in tradition, and onsen are considered a must-do when visiting the Land of the Rising Sun.
But how exactly to take an onsen in Japan? What are some of the best areas for onsen in Japan? What are some tips for enjoying them? Join us as we enter the world of relaxing, soothing waters!
Table of Contents
What is an onsen? What is the difference between 'onsen' and 'sento'?
How to spot an onsen
How to Onsen: Before entering the facility
Prepare for your onsen: The changing room
Before entering the onsen bath itself
Onsen etiquette & tips: Before and after your Japanese-style bath
Onsen how to and etiquette – after the bath
Onsen Etiquette – FAQ
What areas of Japan are most famous for onsen?
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What is an onsen? What is the difference between 'onsen' and 'sento'?
What is an onsen? What is the difference between 'onsen' and 'sento'?
Literally, onsen means “hot spring.” In fact, these are natural hot water baths rich in beneficial minerals. Onsen come in many types, two popular ones being roten-buro, outdoor baths, and noten-buro, indoor baths.
Meanwhile, a sento is a public hot bath, but not attached to a natural spring. Among sento, there are also the so called “super sento” that tend to be more elegant and offer a variety of saunas, baths, and other services.
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How to spot an onsen
Onsen are not hard to see, once you know what to look for. They often have long drapes (noren) at the entrance and are marked by a “hot bath” symbol - ♨ or the character 湯/ゆ.
Sento also look similar at glance, but an onsen would usually be in more rural areas, as they are always close to a source of naturally hot water.
While it’s not impossible to find an onsen in large metropolitan areas, if you see the “hot bath” symbol in a city, it’s likely marking a sento, as opposed to an onsen.
How to Onsen: Before entering the facility
How to Onsen: Before entering the facility
"Onsen" can refer both to the hot spring itself and the surrounding facilities - often part of a hotel or resort. If you are making a day trip of things and have not made a reservation, you can usually pick up a ticket either from a vending machine or a person right near the building's entrance.
Note that some facilities will ask you to remove your street shoes at the entrance and will have a locker or shelf available for them. For other facilities, you might remove your shoes right before getting into the bathing area itself. The rule of thumb here is to see what others are doing and ask the staff when in doubt.
Also, if you have luggage with you, you may ask the staff whether they can store the bags temporarily at the desk. Generally, it is advisable not to bring many bags unless you will be staying overnight.
Prepare for your onsen: The changing room
Prepare for your onsen: The changing room
1. Watch your feet - Upon entering most onsen, you’ll need to take off your shoes. Occasionally that is not the case, but you’ll always need to do so before entering the changing rooms.
2. Don’t linger by the entrance – Especially if it’s the first time for you to see an onsen, the scene can be quite cool. Make sure, though, that you don’t linger by the entrance. Other people might be needing to get in or out. In Japan, physical contact is usually avoided among strangers, and when people stand by the entrance of the bath area, it feels almost like a violation of other patrons’ personal space (all of this while everybody is wearing only their “birth clothes”).
3. Prepare to get naked – Clothes, swimming suits, or large towels of any kind are not allowed in the bath area. Don’t fret! No one will notice, and you’ll blend right in! You can leave all your belongings in the lockers in the changing room. |