Apr 9, 2024 · If the onsen you visited has sauna, and if you enter a room and it's quiet, that's your cue to also be quiet. A lot of times, groups of tourists would enter a quiet room and start talking loudly and …

While the onsen that are closest to Tokyo or Osaka seem ideal, I have been doing a bunch of reading on Hokkaido and would love the opportunity to go there. Anyone have thoughts on if it is worth the trek? …

With all the money here, I wish someone would create a serene onsen or nordic bath house, somewhere near the water in Seattle proper. Not hot springs, but Soak on the Sound in Port Townsend is lovely.

This subreddit is for linking, reviewing, sharing experiences and recommendations for *onsen* (geothermal hot springs) and all other kinds of spas from all over the world! Feel free to share your …

May 14, 2024 · Arima Onsen north of Kobe/osaka is a popular, (typically more popular with domestic tourists) natural onsen destination. Easy access from either Kyoto or Osaka.

Zao onsen in Yamagata pref. was quite nice. It’s one of the most famous mountain onsen known for skiing and Mt. Zao which is listed on the 100 famous mountains or Hyaku-meizan. Gaku-onsen in …

And the Onsen...Different types of natural hot water (Sulphur, Aluminium, Saline, Iron Sulfate) + jacuzzi, sauna, hammam, "waterfall" and rings of cold and hot water you can walk in. Open 24/24h. 3 outside …

Apr 27, 2023 · Kurokawa is usually more expensive and viewed as higher-end / exclusive, so I'd check prices if you were considering staying at an onsen ryokan. Yufuin is easier to get to and slightly …

Onsen is a definitely great experience but make sure you're comfortable being naked in front of strangers and check if they allow tattoos. Otherwise, spend a little more for a private in room onsen.

Dec 17, 2023 · Hey Folks! Trying to nail down our itinerary and I'm deciding between two locations, Kanazawa being one of them. If you've experienced a tattoo friendly onsen in the area, or can …