Onsen Guide: How to Take a Bath in Japan's Hot Springs

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Onsen Guide: How to Take a Bath in Japan's Hot Springs

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From the guide “Japan Onsen Etiquette: 13 Steps for First-Timers”: Japan onsen etiquette is easier to remember than it may seem: wash before entering the bath, keep your towel and hair out of the water, and bathe quietly. At most onsen, you bathe nude rather than wearing a swimsuit.

From the guide “Japan Onsen vs Sento: How to Choose a Bath”: An onsen and a sento are not two names for the same kind of bath. Onsen describes water or another substance that meets Japan’s legal definition for an underground source, while sento describes a type of public bathing facility.

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