When entering a Japanese hot spring, there are several basic manners you must observe:
Wash Before Soaking
It is mandatory to thoroughly wash your entire body using the shower or kakeyu (ladling hot water) before entering the main bathtub.
No Swimsuits
Wearing swimsuits or underwear is prohibited in public baths, regardless of gender. You enter nude.
Keep Towels Out of the Tub
It is bad manners to dip your towel into the bathwater. Please keep your small towel on your head or place it on the edge of the tub.
Tattoo Policy
Many Japanese onsen facilities restrict entry for people with tattoos. However, regulations are easing; larger, more open facilities like Sai-no-Kawara Rotenburo may allow entry (though some facilities might ask you to cover smaller tattoos with plasters). It is best to check each facility’s official policy beforehand.
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