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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...
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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.
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Why Are Tattoos Not Allowed in Japanese Onsen? History, Reality & What Travelers Should Know

Kashiwaya's private open-air onsen Why Are Tattoos Not Allowed in Japanese Onsen? If you're planning a trip to Japan and...
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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 ...
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Ryokan that has Rooms with Private Onsen and Open-air Bath

Overview: There are more ryokan that have guest rooms with private onsen and private open-air bath recently. At those ry...