This Charming Onsen Manners Video Will Help You Enjoy Japanese Hot Springs

A trip to an onsen, or Japanese hot springs, is probably on most visitors' to-do lists when they go to Japan, especially in the colder months when the warming and healing properties of the mineral-rich waters can be more appreciated and when beautiful fall foliage or snow-coated landscapes make outdoor baths a pleasure for your eyes as well as your body.

Nevertheless, as appealing as the prospect of soaking in an onsen may be, some visitors feel apprehensive or at least a bit hesitant when it comes to how to use them and follow the correct manners. Do you just jump into the water? Do you wear a swimsuit? What do you do with your towel? What do you do when you're in the water?

Fortunately, for your enjoyment and edification, the good folks at Hoshino Resorts have created a charming and beautifully realized video series called "Hot Spring Manners -How to bathe in a hot spring":

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