Beauty/Health

Spa & Onsen Hot Springs

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This page helps foreign residents and long-term visitors handle "Spa & Onsen Hot Springs" with daily Japanese phrases for living in Japan, practical examples, and common mistakes to avoid.

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This page focuses on Spa & Onsen Hot Springs and teaches useful Japanese phrases for daily life in Japan, including natural replies, polite alternatives, and practical wording for foreigners living in Japan.

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Practice Phrases (10 Total)

大人一人、入浴料はいくらですか

おとなひとり、にゅうよくりょうはいくらですか

How much is the bathing fee for one adult?

POINTBasics of price confirmation

タオルのレンタルはありますか

タオルのレンタルはありますか

Is there a towel rental?

POINTMany stores where you can go empty-handed

タトゥーがありますが入浴可能でしょうか

タトゥーがありますがにゅうよくかのうでしょうか

I have a tattoo. Is bathing allowed?

POINTThe number of stores that accept tattoo stickers is also increasing.

貸切風呂の予約はできますか

かしきりぶろのよやくはできますか

Can I book a private bath?

POINTRecommended for people with tattoos and families

初めてなので入浴の流れを教えてください

はじめてなのでにゅうよくのながれをおしえてください

It's my first time. Could you explain the bathing flow?

POINTCheck the order of washing → bathing

シャンプーとボディソープは備え付けですか

シャンプーとボディソープはそなえつけですか

Are shampoo and body soap provided?

POINTUsually equipped

サウナは何分くらい入るのがいいですか

サウナはなんぷんくらいはいるのがいいですか

How many minutes should I stay in the sauna?

POINT5-10 minutes recommended for beginners

水風呂が苦手なのですが

みずぶろがにがてなのですが

I'm not good with cold baths.

POINTWith lukewarm water without overdoing it

休憩スペースは利用できますか

きゅうけいスペースはりようできますか

Can I use the rest area?

POINTMany are available for free

食事処はありますか

しょくじどころはありますか

Is there a restaurant?

POINTThere is a restaurant within the hot spring facility.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Which hot springs allow tattoos?
A. Increasing in recent years. Search for "Tattoo-friendly" and "Tattoo-friendly." Some facilities also cover it with stickers.
Q. What is the bathing fee for the hot springs?
A. Day trip hot springs 500-2,000 yen, super public baths 600-1,500 yen, luxury spas 3,000-10,000 yen. There are many saunas and rock baths.
Q. Which hot springs can I go to while wearing a swimsuit?
A. Swimwear is OK at some resort hot springs and mixed bathing facilities. At normal Japanese hot springs, swimwear is not allowed and full nudity is the norm.
Q. What are the basics of bathing etiquette?
A. (1) Wash your body before entering the bathtub (2) Do not put a towel in the bathtub (3) Tie long hair (4) No photography allowed (5) Keep conversations quiet.
Q. Which hot spring facilities have English support?
A. English information is available at hot springs in tourist areas and super public baths in urban areas. Popular tourist destinations for foreigners such as Kusatsu, Hakone, and Beppu are becoming multilingual.