Onsen: The Hot Springs in Japan

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Onsen

Japan is a mountainous country that lies on an area of ??high volcanic activity occurring at numerous hot springs and mineral. These form hot springs are called onsen and are ideal for a relaxing and pleasant bathroom

There are 3,000 onsen that are spread in every region of mainland Japan with a tourist town. They are very rich in minerals with therapeutic properties and high temperatures help to eliminate toxins and purify the body. The onsen may be artificial, inside a covered roof environment or natural outdoors. The latter called rotenburo are the most recommended because in them the head stay cooler and avoid the drowsiness that produces its own heat of the indoor onsen.

To get the best out of these hot springs is advisable to place a cold towel over the head with closed eyes and relax in the water naked collectively. For the latter, most onsen have separate areas for men and women.

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Traditional Japanese Hotels

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Ryokan

If you’re looking for something more traditional …

The Ryokan are traditional Japanese hotels which provides the customer with a traditional breakfast service, yukata (Japanese summer kimono) for the convenience of guests and of course those who sleep on futon. Some have Ryokan Onsen (hot spring) where you can relax.

Staying in a Ryokan is a unique experience and very satisfying. Although it is often somewhat expensive and hard to find without leaving the cities.

This accommodation is highly sought after by the Japanese on holiday, so in high season is practically impossible to find a room without a reservation. However, in cities such as Kyoto is possible to find a typical Ryokan without having to travel to rural areas.