How to soak in hot springs in Japanese hot spring hotels?

In Japan, you must shower thoroughly before entering the hot spring pool. Please don't stand up when taking a bath in a non-independent compartment, so as not to splash foam on others. Shopkeepers will prepare small stools and basins. Remember to put the stool and basin back after taking a shower, and it is best to wash the foam off the floor.

Hot springs in Japan are usually inseparable. Although this makes most foreigners unaccustomed, please do as the Romans do. You are not allowed to rub towels in the pool. Towels can be placed on your head or on the edge of the pool, and the water that twists towels can't fall into the pool. Long hair must also be rolled up. Otherwise, you will be reprimanded and even fined by the administrator.

Some hot spring hotels that provide accommodation will prepare hot spring bathrobes for guests, and passengers will change rooms before going to the hot springs. Hot spring bathrobe is worn in the same way as kimono, with left lapel on the top and right lapel on the bottom. Never wear it backwards. The dead man wore it backwards. When soaking in the pool, please say hello or nod to those who are already in the pool. Don't jump into the pool and splash. When soaking in hot springs, don't make any noise, chase or splash water on each other, so as not to affect others and attract complaints.

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The history of hot spring hotel can be traced back to centuries ago. It was originally a place where ordinary people provided rest for businessmen, worshippers and foreign travelers. With the increase of demand, it has gradually become a commercial phenomenon, thus developing into a hotel. Japanese prefer to take a bath with hot water than Europeans and Americans. Hot springs are generally between 37℃ and 43℃, and some public baths even have hot springs above 45℃.

Precautions for soaking in hot springs: Before soaking in hot springs, rest for at least half an hour to an hour; Before taking a bath, first water your body with hot spring water from bottom to top, and finally water it from your head; After taking a bath, wait for your body to warm up and do some slow hand, foot and waist exercises, but don't hinder others from taking a bath; When washing hot springs, don't throw towels in the pool; Wipe the water drops a little after washing; After leaving the pool, don't wash all the hot spring minerals attached to your body, let it absorb slowly.

References:

Baidu encyclopedia-Japanese hot springs

References:

Window of Japan-a guide to hot spring etiquette