Journey in Japan 2026
Private Onsen
Tokyo-Hakodate-Noboribetsu-Sapporo-Otaru-Sendai-Ushiku
May 7th through May 30th

Borrowed image from NGH copyright - this is a public bath



























PRIVATE BATH






























Dry area



























Wet area
































These are the basic rules:

1. Before you enter the "dry room" (tatami floor) leave your slipper on the shelf or locker.
2. Put your yukata and everything else in the locker,
take the key (on a wrist band) and a small towel.
At this time you are completely naked and carry only the key on the wrist band and a small bath towel.
3. Shower with soap and shampoo your hair and make yourself clean.
4. You can enter the onsen slowly - 10 minutes are MAX for me,
NEVER let the towel touch the water, I put it on my head.
5. Once you are done, shower and clean again.
6. With the small towel, dry yourself as much as you can.
7. Once entering the dry room - drink a cup or two of cool water to hydrate.
8. Hair dryer is provided, as well as amenity such as disposable shaver etc.
9. Get dress. Make sure you do not leave anything in the locker.
10. Get your slipper and leave.




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