Depending on the contents of the water, Onsens are said to cure a range of illness and to rejuvenate a tired body. Taking a dip is not just about soaking away your pains and exhaustion, it is also about soaking up the surrounding natural beauty, for many of Japan's Onsens are found amongst beautiful scenic locations.
Stay at 月岡hotel, which is 20 mins drive from city center.
Manners to observe when entering a Japanese Onsen. How to use an Onsen?
1) Shower first before dipping into Onsen pools.
It is good manners to take a light shower before dipping into pools. Remove and wash away make-up.
2) Let your body get used to the water slowly.
Don't jump into the pool immediately, submerge your body half-way at first before taking a full dip.
3) Wash up
After warming up your body, pores will have opened up and dead skin softened. This is a good time to scrup up and wash away dirt and dead skin.
4) Shampoo & soap.
Some public onsens restrict the use of shampoos, or charge extra if one shampoos, so check first before use. Most Onsen hotels provide body soap and shampoos, but you are free to bring your own. Some Onsens have water so hard that the use of soap is discouraged.
5) Duration of dip
When you start to perspire on the face, it is time to emerge from your dip. Too long a dip is known to result in palpitations, so do be careful. It is adviceable not to take more than 2~3 baths at an Onsen in a day. Too many trips in a day will be too stressful for the body.
6) Do not shower after a dip
Just dry lightly with a towel. Let the waters of the Onsen do magic on your skin!
7) Have a drink
Replenish the water in your body. Warm water and sports drink are reccommended.
8) Relax
Nothing better than to take a short nap after a bath to let your body fully rest & relax.
