Les cheveux colorés This is very interesting! I especially like the part about Kobo Daishi. I wonder where those who believe in him think his body is while he has been meditating for the last hundreds of years?
Onsen: a short guide to good manners 温泉のマナー








Bath etiquette
Onsen (hot springs) and sento (public baths) are great places to relax. They are veritable microcosms endowed with very precise rules of good conduct. So as not to spoil your pleasure and that of your bathing companions, here are some tips.

Outdoor bath (rotenburo) at Kurokawa onsen (Kumamoto)
David McKelvey
Don't get the wrong bath
Men and women are separated. The men's bath is indicated by the character 男 (men) of blue color; that of women using the character 女 (women) in pink color. Beware who could be mistaken! Mixed baths exist, they are rare and you will generally only meet friendly elderly people there.
Enter
Clothes are withdrawn in a common locker room. You will have baskets or lockers at your disposal to store them without worrying. You enter the baths with your towel, without running, tying your hair back if it is long. Please note, tattooed people are not welcome everywhere, remember to ask before entering.
Read : Going to the onsen with a tattoo in Tokyo
no dive
The baths are too shallow anyway. Before entering the bath, you must shower carefully . Rows of faucets and mirrors are at your disposal. The shower is taken sitting on a stool, with a bucket to rinse. Lather up well, wash your hair and scrub well: bath water is supposed to stay clean for everyone.
splash around
It is better to gently enter the bath, which is usually very hot. Beware of vagal discomfort! No need to stay long, 5 minutes is more than enough. You will then have plenty of time to take another shower to return to the bath, or even try the rotemburo , the outdoor bath .
Read also : Visit Beppu, the capital of onsen
Be comfortable with nudity
Do not dive with your towel in the bath. You have to be naked. As a foreigner, some will attract polite curiosity. If you really have a hard time with nudity (your own or someone else's), hire a private bath. It is practical with children, but much more expensive.
To the output
All you have to do is get out. Guests can use hair dryers as well as disposable razors and foam. Pick up your clothes - or your yukata - from your locker and don't forget to hydrate! Drink vending machines are always located near the entrance, near massage chairs. You are now armed to face the Japanese baths!
To discover : Kinosaki onsen
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