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A wooden private onsen bath overlooking a green forest at a Japanese inn

How do I use a Japanese onsen? Etiquette for first-timers

The simple onsen routine, the rules you must not break, and the naked question answered — so you can relax in a Japanese hot spring with confidence.

Upd. Aug 12, 2026 · 3 min
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A quiet outdoor onsen bath framed by a bamboo grove in rural Japan

Can I use a Japanese onsen if I have tattoos?

Tattoo rules at Japanese hot springs, and three ways into the water anyway — from a guide who books onsen for foreign guests.

Upd. Aug 10, 2026 · 3 min