In this video I answer some basic first-timers questions about how to go to an onsen (hot spring) or a sento (public bath) in Japan.
Thanks to Ibaraki TV who invited us and sponsored our visit. To learn more about Ibaraki, please visit:
Kanko Ibaraki
https://english.ibarakiguide.jp/
Ibakira TV
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwC9T9FeeodpcWlBvdzt0TQ/featured
The two ryokans I visited in Ibaraki were:
Tsukuba Onsen Tsukuba Grand Hotel
https://tsukuba-grandhotel.co.jp/
Toshimaya Tsukihama no Yu
Sources
- Natural hot spring scandal and onsen rules https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2004/08/14/national/onsen-know-what-youre-getting-into/#.XJM66Sgzb8A
- What is an onsen http://www.jph-ri.or.jp/kenko_f/onsen_english/contents/onsentowa.html
- More about secluded hot springs and circulation technology https://www.hitou.or.jp/en/spateaching/spateaching01.html
- Kanji that’s good to know https://tattoo-friendly.jp/faq/
- History of tattoos https://tattoo-friendly.jp/2017/12/the-history-of-tattoos-in-japan/
- Onsen on period https://savvytokyo.com/onsen-while-on-your-period-cultural-taboo-or-well-prepared-totally-ok-experience/
Onsen while pregnant https://donnykimball.com/onsen-fca322109765