When you visit a hot spring for the first time I’m pretty sure you will be wondering at some point if you can wear bathers in an onsen. Especially if you are shy you will want to wear...

Finding a tattoo-friendly onsen in Japan can be a hell of a task. Even with websites like Tattoo Friendly and Tattoo Spot, I could never be 100% sure if the onsen...

When it is your first time going to a Japanese hot spring you might be wondering if you can or should eat something before taking an onsen bath. Here’s what I found after diving into the...

I noticed you still had a few unanswered questions about the proper onsen etiquette for washing your hair. So I have decided to write a comprehensive guide about exactly when, how, and...

Japan is a highly mountainous country with a large number of mountains. And we all have heard of Mount Fuji, Japan’s tallest mountain. But how many mountains are in...

Going to an onsen in Japan is one of the most enjoyable experiences. But is this also a fun thing to do if you are visiting in July or August? Do Japanese go to the onsen in summer? Japanese...