May 12, 2026 • 8 min read
Onsen Etiquette Japan: A First-Time Visitor Guide
A practical, step-by-step etiquette guide for first-timers—before, during, and after bathing—so your onsen experience stays comfortable for everyone.
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Showing 7 onsens

Nagano, Nagano

Nagano City, Nagano

Gifu City, Gifu

Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi

Toyota, Aichi

Oyama, Suntou District, Shizuoka

Fuefuki, Yamanashi
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A practical, step-by-step etiquette guide for first-timers—before, during, and after bathing—so your onsen experience stays comfortable for everyone.
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