If you’re planning a trip to Japan, then you need to know about the public onsen! In this video, we’ll give you the scoop on what to know before visiting an onsen, as well as some of the rules you MUST follow!From clothing to etiquette, this video will cover everything you need to know about visiting a public onsen in Japan.
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Disclaimer:
We visited many private and public onsens. Video clips used in this video are taken inside the private (reserved) onsen, where we were able to record. It is strictly prohibited to record inside of the public facilities.
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Timecodes:
00:00 – Intro
01:06 – RULE 1: Tattoos are not welcomed at the Onsen
01:30 – RULE 2: Shower before Onsen
01:59 – RULE 3: Go Naked
02:10 – RULE 4: Don’t bring any personal items into the Onsen
02:30 – RULE 5: Don’t swim, dive, or splash around
02:46 – RULE 6: No photo/Video recording
03:02 – RULE 7: Don’t mix Onsen with Alcohol
03:20 – RULE 8:Be Modest
03:54 – RULE 9: Don’t Shower after Onsen
04:20 – Outro
04:37 – BONUS: 5 best Onsen Towns in Japan to Visit
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Attributions:
Icons:
https://www.flaticon.com/free-icons/onsen” title=”onsen icons” – Onsen icons created by Freepik – Flaticon
Video clips:
1. 草津温泉湯畑
By: T.Hasebe
Source: Adobe Stock
Asset ID#: 183153103
2. 温泉旅行を楽しむ女性
By: tatsushi
Source: Adobe Stock
Asset ID#: 475809556
3. Iceland. Earth, volcanic activity, Geothermal area , fumaroles volcanic boiling mud pots.
By: Oleksandr Umanskyi
Source: Adobe Stock
Asset ID#: 367066240
4. Mineral hot springs at Chae son National Park Thailand for relax bath therapy, fog stream of natural thermal water pool onsen with people walking in background
By: ZETHA_WORK
Source: Adobe Stock
Asset ID#: 296204146
5. animals, nature and wildlife concept – japanese macaque or snow monkey in hot spring of jigokudani park
By: Syda Productions
Source: Adobe Stock
Asset ID#: 296485958
6. 温泉旅行を楽しむ男性
By: tatsushi
Source: Adobe Stock
Asset ID#: 475801729
Pictures are taken from:
1. https://tokyocheapo.com/entertainment/kusatsu-onsen-weekend-escape/
2. https://en.japantravel.com/kumamoto/kurokawa-onsen-yu-akari-illumination/68410
3. https://japanupclose.web-japan.org/spot/s20230524_1.html
4. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g298219-d1424941-Reviews-Beppu_Onsen-Beppu_Oita_Prefecture_Kyushu.html
5. https://noboribetsu-spa.jp/en/about/
6. https://www.japanistry.com/use-onsen-etiquette-customs/
7. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2019-05-14/tourists-love-japan-s-hot-springs-now-private-equity-is-diving-in-too