Japanese Onsen: An Introduction to Hot Springs in Japan
One of the highlights of around Japan the go is a relaxing stay in a Japanese onsen (hot springs) resort.
Hot springs in many countries are common, but what makes them unique is Japan's onsen culture that inserts an appreciation of nature with a sophisticated philosophy. Here is your guide to onsen - the different ways to go the best times and places, and the all-important onsen etiquette
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This is simply one: nothing. Onsen are soaked for naked, save for rare species (such as urban onsen theme parks such as Tokyo Oedo Monogatari), allow the swimsuits.
kinds of onsen baths
Indoor Onsen
Most have onsen one or more indoor bathrooms, and these are gender usually separated. Some onsen the indoor bathroom is actually the main attraction because of its history, architecture or views. A good example is the historic Chojukan Hoshi Onsen in Gunma Prefecture.
Onsen in Araya Totoan
Rotenburo (open-air Onsen)
bathing in natural hot springs, while the refreshing mountain air feeling is the culmination of the onsen experience. Some onsen are the rotenburo gender separately, while others offer kon'yoku (mixed bathing). Tsurunoyu Onsen in Akita prefecture (pictured below) has an icon kon'yoku rotenburo, which is in the dead of winter at its most enchanting. There is nothing quite like in a secluded onsen in the middle of snowy woods soaking.
Onsen Hotel Kazurabashi, Iya Valley, Shikoku, Japan
Gender separate Onsen
These days, most onsen gender separated , to the chagrin of many onsen purists. If you want to be the onsen experience to be able to share with your sex partner, a family member or a friend, you need a mixed-Baden, onsen privately in the room or private rental.
Kon'yoku Onsen (mixed bathing)
are some traditional onsen for both sexes. These are ideal if you are going with the family or friends of the opposite sex. Although for some it can be intimidating at first, remember that everyone is naked and no one looking at someone else. And while you are in the nude bathing, you are provided with a small towel are available, with which, as you cover up from the dressing room to the baths stroke (some onsen even robes provide). Before this unique element of Japanese culture, it is worth shyness to enjoy overcoming a true kon'yoku rotenburo experience.
A rotenburo in Yamanochaya
private in-room onsen
Many high-end, and even some mid-range onsen ryokan offer private rooms with onsen. These are mounted generally private outdoor spas in the area, usually with a view. This upscale option is ideal for a honeymoon or romantic break or for families with young children and / or those who prefer to wear swimsuits.
Outside outset Oyado the Earth ryokan
Kashi-Kiri Onsen (private rental onsen)
Many ryokans will offer a kashi-Kiri onsen, a private bathroom available by advance booking. Generally, these can be booked by the hour and are open to everyone - couples, families and groups of friends.
Hi-gaeri Onsen (day-use onsen)
Hi-gaeri onsen ryokan Onsen are that can be used by non-guests. Many ryokan offer a day use option, and if you can you'll be able to enjoy a meal at the ryokan right time.
Tengu in the onsen at Kita no Yu, Nasu, Tochigi Prefecture
Onsen Etiquette
There are only a few rules of conduct you need to know (to be polite for even more tips on how you see our primer on Japanese etiquette).
cleanliness
wash thoroughly before entering an onsen. If everyone enters the onsen sparkly clean, onsen stays clean. Before arriving at the onsen itself, you will pass a changing room and a shower. You undress, put your clothes in the basket or locker provided (but far from small onsen towel that you will take) and shower.
The onsen Towel
Whatever you do, keep it out of the water. This rule is in place, the onsen waters remain pristine guarantee. Most people put it on his head, tie it around their foreheads, or it was somewhere near the edge of the bath.
An outdoor onsen at Nishimuraya Honkan
Tattoos
When Japanese and who have tattoos, you will probably not allowed to use a common or public onsen. Tattoos are traditionally associated with the Yakuza (transnational organized crime syndicates), and no tattoo-clad visitors reportedly holding out the dangerous elements have been linked. If you are not Japanese and have tattoos, you may or may not be allowed to swim in a shared or public Onsen, but you should be quite safe as long as your tattoos are not offensive. If they are small, you may be able to cover it with a Band-Aid. If this is not possible, you have access to a private onsen.
Drink
During the day it is to embrace as uncouth in an onsen. At night, however it is expensive Nihonshu to see (sake) while bathing quite often people. Be careful: the combination of drinking and onsen-bathing can be dangerous if you drink too much. Know your limits, and not rowdy, so that a surefire way is booted from a public onsen.
Onsen in winter, Beniya Mukayu
the ideal season for Onsen
onsen and ryokan are beautiful throughout the year. Change the lunch and dinner menus seasonally along with the views: in the spring, the Sakura ; in summer, the lush green leaves; in autumn, the colors of autumn; in winter, the snowy landscape
Winter in Hanamaki Onsen, Iwate Prefecture (Photo: Ghost of Kuji on Compfight cc) has
Each Season. Stimuli, but our favorite time of year to soak for an onsen is the dead of winter. Outside be in an onsen swirling the snow around you is a pleasure. Each region of Japan has its own unique weather pattern, but the one further north, the more snow will be there. Most snowfall is between December and February. We also enjoy spring soaks, if you can look at the beautiful cherry blossom trees, although in the fiery autumn foliage take equally dazzling
Our Favorite Onsen in Japan: a. Selection
ryokan Many luxury have onsen. as they are, however, so widespread, are much less expensive options.
Tsurunoyu, a Onsen in Akita Prefecture, Tohoku
Tsurunoyu (鶴 の 湯) in Nyuto Onsen (乳頭 温泉)
One of our favorite onsen. Tsurunoyu is old, removed, and a completely different world. Located deep in the forests of Akita prefecture, Tsurunoyu is a true refuge from around the world. Akita is in the far north of Japan's main island of Honshu, on the way to Hokkaido. In winter it gets a lot of snow. It's cold enough for igloos are on the ground at the entrance. At night, they are illuminated from within by candles and light the path to the rustic dining room of the ryokan.
In Nagano, Japan famous snow monkeys enjoy soaking in the healing onsen waters
snow monkeys at Jigokudani Yaenkoen Park
You've probably seen photos snow monkeys sitting of cute pink face on the rocks next onsen. To find Japanese macaques in Jigokudani Yaenkoen, Yamanouchi Nagano Prefecture. If you go Jigokudani Yaenkoen Park, you see them playing in the snow, swim and play in the onsen soaking and in groups associated with an explosion, all while visitors snapping photos.
If you do not have time to get out of Tokyo, pay a visit to Oedo Onsen Monogatari. Consider the to wear a bathing suit as an onsen theme park, where you are allowed. It has six types of baths, including a lukewarm bath ideal for the summer and one in which you can lie down. The water is drawn underground 1,400 meters. Beyond the baths is a quiet Japanese garden, a foot bath, where small fish nibble on your feet to eat, places and a relaxation room. Signage is in Japanese and English, so it is easy to understand what is going on.
Onsen Yagyu no Sho ryokan
Finally, there are the Japanese Association of Secluded Hot Spring Inns, which has a comprehensive list of onsen worth perusing.
If you have to squeeze the time in a relaxing and invigorating onsen visit during your stay in Japan, we would definitely recommend to try it. This experience is a crucial part of Japanese culture. There are many different types of onsen, so you can select the one that you like the best.
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