Onsen 温泉 – A Relaxing Experience

Onsen or hot spring baths are a type of bathing and relaxation facility in Japan. The water comes from natural sources heated geothermally, which is often attributed healing characteristics due to its mineral content.

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Originally, they were outside, although it is common to find them inside in ryokan or traditional hotels.

There are some indoor baths that have rock gardens as part of the setting, which makes the experience even better!

You can learn more about the Rock Gardens in the following post! ” Japanese Rock Garden – 枯山水 Karesansui “

When you come to Japan, these are the signs to look for on your maps to find the perfect place to enjoy this wonderful experience.

In Japanese culture, the tradition of bathing is extremely important, so visiting an onsen is a very frequent tourist activity. And who could not like to escape from the stress of the city and relax surrounded by nature. Even Japanese macaques enjoy bathing!

There are thousands of onsen in Japan, so you won’t have any trouble finding one close to the places you’ll be visiting.

You can learn much more about the onsen in our next video