Kusatsu Onsen

Kusatsu Onsen
The best loved hot spring in Japan.


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The Manner of Hot Spring Bathing
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The Manner of bathing in a hot spring

Proper steps of bathing in a hot spring Proper steps of bathing in a hot spring1 Proper steps of bathing in a hot spring2
Undress in the locker room and enter the bathing area with a towel only.
Do not keep your valuables in the locker room.		 Wash yourself thoroughly in the washing area before soaking in the tub. Pour hot spring water onto your body several times.
Proper steps of bathing in a hot spring3 Proper steps of bathing in a hot spring4 Proper steps of bathing in a hot spring5
Slowly soak into the tub. Do not stay too long or the high water temperature may make you feel dizzy. Do not put your towel in the water. To maintain the hot spring water's therapeutic benefits, do not rinse your body off with shower when you are done.
※Do not bathe more than three times a day.

Unique bathing methods of Kusatsu

Setting "Spring Quality First" as its motto, the quality of Kusatsu Onsen's water has been widely recognized since ancient times. More recently, Kusatsu has been identified as one of Japan’s top three locations for hot spring water. With its therapeutic benefits, Kusatsu’s water is said to "cure everything but love sickness" in the traditional Kusatsu folk song.

Awase-yu Jikan-yu
bathing methods of KusatsuA method of soaking in five tubs with different water temperatures in order to accustom oneself to the hot water. bathing methods of KusatsuA spa treatment established during the Meiji period which utilizes the very hot and acidic water of Kusatsu. Pour hot water over one's head dozens of times to improve blood circulation first, then soak in a tub with the temperature of 46°C - 48°C for 3 min. Repeat this procedure four times a day.
Before starting Jikan-yu, one is required to do "Yumomi" to cool the water. This also acts as a warm-up exercise for the high-temperature spa treatment. Repeat this procedure four times a day.



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