Another Japanese tradition: Konyoku
| Chubu Tour Onsen | 2019.08.07 |
Ever heard of konyoku【混浴：こんよく】? It means bathing in a mixed-gender bath, open to anyone at all! Since public baths involve being naked, they're usually separate in Japan, but konyoku are a little different. Of course, some places allow you to wear towels or swimsuits, too.
Ryoko-Jin-Sanso: Kagoshima
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- One of the ways to enjoy private hot springs in Japan is to go the "Kashikiri" way.
Kashikiri【貸切：かしきり】simply means having it all to yourself.
This way, you can enjoy the hot springs with your family or partners in a quiet private environment.
- One of the ways to enjoy private hot springs in Japan is to go the "Kashikiri" way.
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- This place in Kagoshima is one of the places you can do that.
By the way, have you been around Kyushu yet?
Kyushu is another district with its own unique culture.
〒899-6603 3865Takachiho, Makizonocho, Kirishima, Kagoshima, Japan
Official Site
- This place in Kagoshima is one of the places you can do that.
The Kitaonsen in Tochigi
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- Kita Onsen in Nasu, Tochigi Prefecture is your next option.
The big Tengu【天狗：てんぐ】mask stands out in the picture, doesn't it?
- Kita Onsen in Nasu, Tochigi Prefecture is your next option.
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- If you are a fan of Japanese TV seriese and Manga, you might have heard of "THERMAE ROMAE", a story about Roman people and Japanese baths.
This place was used in the TV series.
- If you are a fan of Japanese TV seriese and Manga, you might have heard of "THERMAE ROMAE", a story about Roman people and Japanese baths.
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- Kita Onsen has 160 years of history and it's hidden in the mountains of Nasu in Tochigi.
Make sure to cover yourself in a towel. This place is also a Konyoku bath. It's a good spot for a day visit.
Read more about Tochigi to discover the beauty of this prefecture.
Kita Onsen
325-0301 151Yumoto, Nasu, Nasu-gun, Tochigi , Japan
Official Website
- Kita Onsen has 160 years of history and it's hidden in the mountains of Nasu in Tochigi.
A bath attached to a shrine in Fukushima.
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- In Tadami, Fukushima is this bath that is attached to a shrine. It's even rare in Japan to see something like this.
- In Tadami, Fukushima is this bath that is attached to a shrine. It's even rare in Japan to see something like this.
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- The water of this hot springs has a high content of salt. This is good for detoxing and cleansing your skin.
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- Why not make some time to meditate and cool down as you pray to the shrine.
Take the local Tadami line to get a tour around the area.
The Oizawa Onsen
969-7313 Oizawa-114 Gojōjiki, Yanaizu, Kawanuma-gun, Fukushima, Japan
- Why not make some time to meditate and cool down as you pray to the shrine.
Open in 1868, Kuronagi Onsen in Toyama
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- This Kuronagi onsen is located in the Kurobe area, also another place famous for Onsens.
You can enjoy the onsen while nature surrounds you.
- This Kuronagi onsen is located in the Kurobe area, also another place famous for Onsens.
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- The source of this onsen is approximately 90 degrees Celcius, underneath the ground.
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- If you're lucky, you might even see a monkey around this area.
That's how much nature there is around this onsen.
Learn more about this onsen district Kurobe.
Kuronagi Onsen
〒938-0282 Kuronagi, Unazukimachi, Otozawa, Kurobe, Toyama, Japan
Official Website
- If you're lucky, you might even see a monkey around this area.
The Takaragawa Onsen in Gunma
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- If you mention the word "Konyoku" in Japan, most of the people will reply "Takaragawa".
That's how famous this place is.
- If you mention the word "Konyoku" in Japan, most of the people will reply "Takaragawa".
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- The widely open space, the trees surrounding. Such a nice place here.
You won't be able to wear your swimmers but they have swimmer-like towels available for rent.
- The widely open space, the trees surrounding. Such a nice place here.
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- Once you entre the lodge you will see a photo of a lady playing with a bear in the bath.
Apparently, there are bears around here... 😅
🤔Hmmm
Takaragawa Onsen
1899 Fujiwara, Minakami, Tone-gun, Gunma 379-1721, Japan
Official Website
- Once you entre the lodge you will see a photo of a lady playing with a bear in the bath.
Well, we've been through a few Konyoku onsens, did you find one that you like?
Interested in other onsens as well? Check out our other articles related to onsens and public baths.
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Sento vs Onsen: the different types of baths in Japan
Dogo Onsen, one of the oldest baths, also known in Spirited Away, in Ehime prefecture.
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