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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Family Onsen Yunokawa (Closed)
Kochi, Kochi
Private Bathing Allowed
Public Bath
Behu Gorge Onsen (Closed Temporarily)
Kami, Kochi
Private Bathing Allowedπ Private Bath
Public Bath
Ashizuri Terme (Former: Kokumin Shukusha Ashizuri Terme)
Tosashimizu, Kochi
Private Bathing Allowed
Public Bath
Yumoto Soraku Onsen (Closed)
Ino-cho, Kochi
Private Bathing Allowed
Public Bath
TowΞ± Onsen
Shimanto-cho, Takaoka-gun, Kochi
Private Bathing Allowed
Public Bath
Taisho Onsen (Closed)
Shimanto-cho, Kochi
Private Bathing Allowed
Public Bath
Shimamushi Onsen, Heiwana Yu (Closed)
Shimanto, Kochi
Private Bathing Allowedπ Private Bath
Public Bath
Yamasato Onsen (Closed)
Susaki, Kochi
Private Bathing Allowed
Public Bath
Tanotano Onsen
Tano-cho, Aki-gun, Kochi
Private Bathing Allowed
Public Bath
Takasago-yu
Kochi, Kochi
Private Bathing Allowed
Public Bath
Jojiyu (Shiroshita-yu, Closed)
Kochi, Kochi
Private Bathing Allowed
Public Bath
Shimizu-yu
Kochi City, Kochi
Private Bathing Allowed
Public Bath
Shio-yu
Kochi, Kochi
Private Bathing Allowed
Public Bath
Tosa Gyoen
Kochi, Kochi
Private Bathing Allowed
Public Bath
Shoei Dai 2 Bessokan
Kochi, Kochi
Private Bathing Allowed
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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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