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Onsen Etiquette For A First-Time Visit
The customs that matter most before you step into a Japanese hot spring.
Clean Before You Soak
The wash station matters. Sit, rinse thoroughly, and keep the bath itself for soaking only. This is the etiquette point most first-timers need to lock in.
Respect Shared Space
Keep voices low, do not let your towel enter the water, and move calmly. The best onsen feel quiet because everyone contributes to that atmosphere.
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