May 12, 2026 β’ 8 min read
Onsen Etiquette Japan: A First-Time Visitor Guide
A practical, step-by-step etiquette guide for first-timersβbefore, during, and after bathingβso your onsen experience stays comfortable for everyone.
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Public Bath
Kusatsu Yumoto Suishun
Kusatsu, Shiga
Private Bathing Allowed
Day Use Onsen
Koka Onsen Yaponpon No Yu
Koka, Shiga
Private Bathing Allowedπ Private Bath
Public Bath
MoriYama Yumoto Suishun Pieri Moriyama
Moriyama, Shiga
Cover Up Required
Day Use Onsen
Spa Resort Ogotonsen Agri-anse
Otsu, Shiga
Private Bathing Allowed
Day Use Onsen
Ben-ai
Nagahama, Shiga
Private Bathing Allowed
Public Bath
Yogenji Onsen Happu No Yu
Higashiomi, Shiga
Private Bathing Allowed
Hotel Onsen
Hikone Biwako Hotel (Closed)
Hikone, Shiga
Private Bathing Allowed
Hotel Onsen
Natural Hot Spring Inn Koteyuu (Itoyu)
Otsu, Shiga
Private Bathing Allowed
Hotel Onsen
Hikone Castle Resort & Spa
Hikone, Shiga
Private Bathing Allowed
Guides to pick the right onsen
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May 12, 2026 β’ 7 min read
Tattoo Friendly Onsen in Japan: The Complete 2026 Guide for Inked Travelers
Yes, you can soak in a Japanese onsen with tattoos. Here is the honest, up-to-date guide on where to go, what to ask, and how to avoid being turned away at the door.
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How to Plan a Perfect Day-Use Onsen Trip
A practical step-by-step guide for planning a day use onsen japan visit: choosing the right onsen, timing, bathing rules, tickets, what to pack, and how to get there smoothly.
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