Onsen Japanese Onsen Guide: Types of Hot Springs, Bathing Etiquette, and What to Expect
An open-air onsen bath at Kashiwaya Ryokan in Shima Onsen, Japan For many travelers, visiting an onsen is one of the mos...
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Onsen Private Onsen in Japan: A Guide to Private Baths and Ryokan Experiences
Private Onsen in a Ryokan Near Tokyo For many travelers, soaking in a hot spring is one of the most memorable experience...
Onsen Onsen Etiquette in Japan: 8 Rules for Your First Japanese Hot Spring
Visiting a Japanese onsen for the first time? Don't worry — the basic rules are simple. In most traditional Japanese hot...
Onsen Can You Go to Onsen with Tattoos in Japan? (2026 Complete Guide)
Can you use onsen (hot springs) in Japan with tattoos? Yes — and it’s easier than you think. Discover tattoo-friendly options, including private onsen and rooms with open-air baths.
Onsen 5 Benefits and Effects of Onsen (Hot Spring)
Shima Onsen is a famous hot spring located in Nakanojo Town, Gunma Prefecture. In Japan, Ministry of Environment certifi...
Onsen The Top 10 Best Onsen Destinations in Japan
Japan is well known for its relaxing and quiet onsen resort destinations. Meaning “hot spring,” onsen are a popular way ...
Onsen Enjoy the 4 Biggest Onsen in Gunma, Shima, Kusatsu, Ikaho and Minakami
Shima Onsen Kahiwaya Ryokan is in Gunma Prefecture in the Kanto region. Gunma is accessible by bullet train just fifty m...
Cuisine Onsen Ryokan with Beds and Western Style Meals
Anyone who speaks English probably knows the proverb, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” In Japanese we also have a ve...
Onsen The Differences Between ‘Spa,’ ‘Hot Spring,’ and ‘Onsen’
When I write about Japanese ‘onsen’ in English, I use the Japanese word ‘onsen’ rather than using any related foreign wo...
Onsen Tattoo-Friendly Onsens: Will the Day Come When These Become the Norm in Japan?
Introduction Since our Shima Onsen Kashiwaya Ryokan is a tattoo-friendly onsen ryokan, people with tattoos can bathe in ...