No tattoos! This sentō in Osaka makes very clear who is and isn’t allowed inside. A handful of open-minded onsen and sentō will allow you inside with a tattoo, but most don’t. This is because of a tattoo’s stigma in much of Japanese society, suggesting that the wearer is a mem...
Note: If you have tattoos, it is best to cover them with an adhesive bandage before you visit. That’s because in Japan, tattoos often are associated with organized crime. That attitude is changing slowly, but manyonsenstill do not allow bathers with visible tattoos. In some cases, you ma...
If you have tattoos there may be a problem gaining entrance. As with many aspects the locals will often take an easier line with foreigners and allow you in if the tattoos are not terribly obvious. However, that will not always be the case. Onsen that are municipally owned should not ...
tattoos have long been associated with criminals andyakuzamobsters, who ink themselves as a sign of gang membership. This aversion holds true even in public swimming pools. The local pool I took my children to in Tokyo, for example, had signs ordering swimmers...
Kinosaki Onsen is the ideal place for a first visit to an onsen town in Japan. It’s easily accessible (2.5 hours on the train from Kyoto or Osaka), foreigner-friendly (with signs in English and tattoos allowed), and is oh so pretty. ...
Alternatively, tattoos that are easily hidden may be covered up with tape. The use of private baths is another option to consider. A riverside bath in Shima Onsen Children Families are a common sight at hot springs, and Japanese children often develop a love for onsen from a young age. ...
As many people go to the onsen to unwind, you should consider that not everybody will be up for a chat. When I go to onsen by myself, which is most of the time, I usually follow the old “don’t speak unless spoken to” rule. Sometimes no one speaks to me, and other times pe...
Past local travelers that have stayed at this property have given HOTEL MYSTAYS Fuji Onsen Resort an average rating of 8.9. You can look up on more in depth customer ratings, and feedback for this property down in the review section. ...
Most onsen have separate bathing areas for men and women, but a few are mixed. If this is a concern, be sure to ask before entering. Some have hours assigned to each gender, so be attentive to your timing. Also,many onsen do not allow use by those with large tattoos, as in Japan ...
“day use” onsen without staying the night and even for just a few hours at a time. These hot spring give you the flexibility and opportunity to try and experience different onsen during your visit. Some of these places offer private bathing facilities, some allow tattoos, and all have ...