Onsen Guide: How to Take a Bath in Japan's Hot Springs

Onsen (hot springs) are a must-do experience when travelling to Japan. Whether you're relaxing in a private onsen with family or enjoying a casual bath in a public onsen or sento, there are some important rules and etiquette to follow. Most are fairly straightforward (including the getting naked part) so you'll soon be on your way to an amazing, relaxing experience.
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0:00 Intro
0:32 Private onsen
1:25 Public onsen
2:01 Sento
2:18 Foot baths
2:40 Onsen etiquette and process
4:54 Children in onsen
5:18 Tattoos in onsen
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[@OmnipresentOneness]

Public baths should be a part of every culture. What a perfect way to unwind, relax and let your mind wander.

[@tokyocheapo]

Yes! One of the things we take for granted living in Japan

[@cocoaswann2095]

Super helpful and informative! Thanks!

[@KrystianandVenus]

Thanks for the guide 👍🏻🇯🇵

[@dwalker6868]

Thank you for your video

[@tideltas]

Super cool, really want to try it now when I go!

[@tokyocheapo]

Hope you get the chance! Onsen are great!

[@samuelperezgarcia]

I would add not to forget to take off your sandals before going into the basket/locker area (like I did xD). They will call you for it.

[@carlosrobleto6234]

QUESTION: Does that steam have a smell of sulfur ? since Onsens have a volcanic origin. I was wondering if surfur can be felt while you are soaking in the hotspring.

[@tokyocheapo]

Great question! Each onsen has different properties and minerals. A lot don’t have a strong smell of sulfur but some do. Usually you can feel your skin become quite smooth while bathing in onsen.

[@arianejacob3569]

Hi guys, we are looking for a private onsen either in Tokyo or Osaka since these are the two places where we will stay long in our Japan trip this month..Any recommendations? Would highly appreciate it. Many thanks !

[@star-tingwithmyintuition3463]

i hope you found your perfect onsen,im trying to find one that has a nice view, and nice relaxtion room afterwards and if im lucky a massage ive been looking for weeks and ive not found one in tokyo, kanazawa, fuji or osaka area yet

[@tyrellredoble7530]

where are those public onsens?

[@jftt88a79]

Private Onsen is good for foreigners. No one staring or people leaving once you go in.

[@JustJakeTravel]

First?👀 can't wait to try going to an onsen

[@Wesleycreardon]

Do you have a list of tattoo friendly onsen/sento sites?

[@Wesleycreardon]

😅 didn't wait till the end. I'll see myself out now

[@star-tingwithmyintuition3463]

which onsen is that you are in with the trees all around?

[@tokyocheapo]

Hi there! Do you mean the one in the first shot of the video? If so, it's Ryuudo Onsen in Gunma prefecture.

[@kyliealvey7878]

I'd love to go to the more expensive one, I have psoriasis, and I hear Onsen's are really good for skin conditions. Csn people with psoriasis enter Onsen's?

[@fuf8340]

温泉地によって効能が異なる。

[@fuf8340]

ちょっとだけアドバイス。女湯に男児が居たり、男湯に女児が居たりするので児童虐待みたいで嫌な人は公衆浴場は避けて貸し切りにした方が良いよ。