All onsens in Japan are not the same, and the main ingredients, color, smell, taste, temperature, and benefits of each onsen are different. Some onsens have their own unique smells, some are so hot that they are impossible to bathe in, and others, on the contrary, are cold. It is nonsense to avoid them because of their surprising characteristics, even though their efficacy is outstanding. If you know the characteristics of Japanese onsens and why they are so special, you will be able to enjoy them more and have a more fulfilling time. To enjoy onsen in Japan, it is important to have the right knowledge about the features of onsen. This article will introduce you to some unexpected features of onsen! Please share this information with your family and friends who are interested in Japanese onsens but do not know much about them!

Studio Ghibli's animations are extremely popular overseas. Among them is "Spirited Away," which is based on the theme of onsens. The story is about a girl named Chihiro who wanders into the world of the gods and struggles to return to the real world where she used to live while working at an onsen inn called Aburaya, and grows up. The Aburaya is run by an old witch. Various Japanese gods visit the Aburaya to relieve their daily fatigue in the onsen. The story, with its mysterious worldview and fascinating characters, has become a topic of conversation not only in Japan but also around the world. Studio Ghibli has not officially disclosed the onsen ryokan or onsen resort that served as the model for the film. Even if they are not officially acknowledged as having influenced the production, there are places throughout Japan that are reminiscent of the work. In this article, we will introduce five onsen resorts that are said to have served as models in this work!

One of the pleasures of skiing trips is the onsens. In Japan, there are ski resorts where powder snow can be enjoyed. Powder snow is easy to ski due to its low water content and fine particles, and gives a floating sensation as if you were flying. Onsens in Japan have been used since ancient times to cure illnesses and improve health. After a day of exertion on the slopes, warming up in an onsen bath with its full benefits is sure to heal both body and soul. In this issue, we introduce areas where you can enjoy both skiing and onsens!

In addition to staying overnight, there are other ways to enjoy Onsens in Japan. The advantage of a day trip to an onsen is that you can enjoy various sightseeing spots on your trip to Japan and include onsen as part of your itinerary. Some onsen facilities offer day-trip plans for private baths as well as large public baths, so even first-time visitors to onsen can use them without hesitation. In this article, we will introduce six attractive one-day spa facilities throughout Japan!

When traveling to Japan with your family, staying at an onsen ryokan can be a great option. Particularly if the ryokan offers a family onsen (private onsen) or a bath in room, the whole family can enjoy the onsen together, and for families with young children, it can help reduce the parents' burden. There are many types of onsen ryokans in Japan, and many of them offer various services and facilities tailored for families. In this article, the ONSENISTA editorial team introduces six recommended facilities for families!

Are you wishing to bathe in an onsen in Japan, but reluctant to bathe naked with strangers? Hot springs in Japan are not only large public baths, but also private onsens where you can secure privacy. With a private onsen, you don't have to worry about bathing naked with strangers. Private onsens are recommended not only for those who are reluctant to bathe naked with others, but also for couples, married couples, solo travelers, and families. Private onsens are sometimes referred to as family baths. There are two main types of private onsens. There are two types: the type where the bathhouse outside the guest room is reserved on an hourly basis, and the type where the guest room itself has an open-air bath or a luxurious indoor bath. The type that rents out the bathhouse outside the guest room on an hourly basis must observe the bathing time, but the type that has a bath in the guest room can take a bath as many times as you want, at any time and as many times as you want. In this article, we will introduce recommended onsen facilities with private onsens that can secure private access from all over Japan.

Kyoto is an international cultural tourism city located in the Kansai region of Honshu. Kyoto was the capital of Japan for about 1100 years from 794. The ancient capital of Kyoto has a variety of tangible and intangible cultural heritage that has been built up over a long history. Kyoto is a place where you can still feel the traditional culture of Japan, such as historic shrines and temples, and maiko walking around the flower district. Access to Kyoto is by Shinkansen. Kyoto does not have an airport, so when you fly, you use the nearby Itami Airport, Kansai International Airport, and Kobe Airport. The city has a well-developed transport network of buses and subways, providing easy access to tourist attractions. Famous hot spring resorts near Kyoto include Shirahama Onsen, Arima Onsen, and Kinosaki Onsen. This time, we will introduce some of the hot springs carefully selected from Arima Onsen and Kinosaki Onsen.

There are many different types of hot springs in Japan. There are so many hot springs that some people may not know how to choose, or some people may not understand the hot spring culture of Japan in the first place. For such foreign visitors to Japan, this article has categorized and summarized not only the background of Japan's hot spring culture, but also the method of use, facilities, and quality of hot springs in an easy-to-understand manner. You can use it to stay or not to stay. You don't necessarily have to stay at the accommodation to experience the hot springs on a day trip. Facilities are how hot springs are provided in the establishment. This section explains large public baths, open-air baths, indoor baths, private baths, in-room baths, and foot baths. The benefits and precautions of using hot springs at each facility are also introduced. The quality of springs is classified according to the main components contained in hot water. After reading this article, you will gain knowledge of Japan's onsen culture and guidelines for choosing the perfect hot spring for your onsen trip.

Japan's fascinating culture "hot springs". Hot springs are public places, not private spaces like your bathroom at home. Manners and compassion are important in hot springs, and if you act in a way that is a nuisance to others, your relaxing space will be ruined. By learning manners, you can use the hot springs comfortably. In this article, we will explain other precautions before and after bathing in hot springs. Let's learn the manners of hot spring culture and enjoy the hot springs comfortably.

Hot springs in Japan differ in color, smell, aroma, and texture depending on the hot spring area. The reason for the difference is the quality of the springs. The quality of a hot spring is determined by the amount and type of chemical components contained in the hot spring. The effect of hot springs on the body varies depending on the quality of the springs. There are multiple types of hot springs, and each has symptoms that can be expected to be effective and symptoms that should be avoided by bathing. If you know the types of hot springs, you will know the benefits and precautions of hot springs. In Japan, facilities that provide hot springs for bathing or drinking are obliged to post the name of the hot spring, the quality of the spring, and precautions in an easy-to-understand place in the facility. In this article, we will introduce the quality of hot springs in Japan that you need to know in order to benefit your beauty and health and fully enjoy them. In addition to the characteristics, efficacy, and precautions of each spring quality, we have summarized typical hot spring resorts. The quality of the springs can be used as a reference when choosing hot springs for health and beauty purposes. If you know the quality of the hot springs, you can make your hot spring bathing not only relaxation, but also a Japan-style beauty and health experience.