Onsen (Hot spring)
温泉
Hot springs in Japan are really popular and have been daily used by Japanese people since Ancient Time.
Freeze time and enjoy a moment of serenity in volcanic water having many therapeutic properties, and enjoy stunning landscapes meanwhile.
FACTS
Japan has more than 27,000 hot springs all over the country. Here is a short ranking:
4,445 in Oita
2,755 in Kagoshima
2,252 in Shizuoka
The number of hot spring facilities, including accommodation and public baths, exceeds 20,000 all over the country.
The charm of hot springs
Many hot spring spots are developed as tourist destinations. The Japanese people enjoy hot springs by traveling through different hostels and towns around the country. There are different types of baths: outdoor baths to admire wild scenery while enjoying the warm water; or indoor baths where to relax to the deepest. In many onens you can stay overnight and discover new local dishes.
The purpose of Hot springs
“Toji”, which is an onsen therapy practice, aims at curing illness by bathing in hot springs. It has been popular since Ancient Times. The practice of bathing in mineral hot springs is like a “balneotherapy”, used as a preventive treatment of ailments and as a mean of recovering. Soaking in hot-spring improves your metabolism, blood circulation and has detoxification effects. Nowadays, visitors come to relax and feel their fatigue and stress fade away
Warning about tattoos
The majority of travellers intend to soak in hot springs when they come to Japan. But people wearing tattoos can see their entrance declined.
In Japan, wearing a tattoo is still equated with to the famous yakuza gang.
Avoiding troubles
There are however, some places where you can just hide your tattoo with a sticker. In some other places, tattoos are considered useless so we would not recommend using those public hot spring facilities. Hopefully, you can go to private onsens. We will help you find the best place so you can enjoy this magical onsen experience no matter what.
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There are many famous hot spring resorts in Japan and we will help you find the perfect and most suitable one for you to fulfill your expectations and live a magical trip.