What Will I Find in the Onsen?
At the larger onsen when you first walk out of the changing rooms and into the bathing area…
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What is the Difference between Onsen and Sento?
The two kanji that make up the word onsen (温泉) mean “hot” and “source”, respectively. While this is…
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Tattoo Policy at the Hot Springs
As you may already be aware, tattoos are taboo in Japan and most day onsen operate a strict policy…
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Discover Tokyo’s Hot Springs
Public bathing at the hot springs or onsen is by no means a recent phenomenon in Japanese culture.…
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Other Things to Note Before You Travel
Electricity 110V with 2-pin type A plugs (dual flat pins). Sockets will only take two pins. US appliances…
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Sweets & Alcohol: Tokyo’s Dagashi Bars
Recent years in Tokyo have witnessed the spread of the dagashi bars where, for a charge of ¥500,…
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Rules for Public Swimming Pools in Japan
There are many swimming facilities through out the capital, many of which are open relatively late into the…
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The Tokyo Grutto Pass: Discounts for the Capital’s Museums
The Grutto Pass costs ¥2,200 and gives holders free or discounted access to almost 100 museums, art galleries,…
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Tokyo on a Budget: Making it Work
There seems to be an enduring mantra that Tokyo is the most expensive city in the world. In…
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Where is the Best Place to Stay in Tokyo?
With over 9 million people living in the 23 special wards and sightseeing spots in all parts of…
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Discounted Domestic Flights for Foreigners Visiting Japan
As convenient as the Shinkansen is, it is not always the fastest or cheapest way to travel inter-regionally…
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How to Use the Onsen in Japan: Etiquette & Customs
Visitors to Japan are sometimes hesitant to try the hot springs because they don’t know the correct etiquette…
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