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Kinds of Japanese bath
Sento, onsen, super sento, open-air, private, and one made of hot sand. What each one actually is.
Which Tokyo Onsen for Half a Day? Pick by Tattoo, Time, and BudgetSpa LaQua, Somei Onsen SAKURA or Toyosu Manyo Club: tattoo rules, time from Tokyo Station, late-night Haneda access, kids and total cost compared. Checked Sep 28, 2026.
What a First Onsen Trip Actually CostsSento, day-trip onsen, and a ryokan stay are priced on three completely different systems. Here's what each one actually covers, and the one line item that rarely shows up in the online total.
What Is a Sunamushi Onsen? Japan's Hot-Sand Baths, ExplainedWhat is a sunamushi onsen? A calm beginner's guide to Japan's hot-sand baths: how being buried in geothermally heated sand works, where to try it in Ibusuki and Beppu, and what to expect.
Private Onsen Near Tokyo for a Day: Toyosu or Hakone-Yumoto?Two private hot-spring baths (kashikiri-buro) you can use without staying overnight, in Tokyo and Hakone-Yumoto: cost for two, tattoo rules, booking. Checked Sep 28, 2026.
What Is a Rotenburo? A Gentle Guide to Japan's Open-Air Onsen BathsWhat is a rotenburo, and how is an open-air onsen bath different from an indoor one? A calm beginner's guide to the setting, the seasons, and the etiquette.
Onsen in Tokyo: How to Fit a Hot-Spring Visit Into a City TripCan you visit an onsen without leaving Tokyo? A calm guide to the city's hot springs, the kinds of places you can go, day-use bathing, and what to check first.
Sento, Onsen, or Super Sento? A Beginner's Guide to Japanese BathsWhat is the difference between sento, onsen, and super sento? This gentle beginner's guide explains the water, facilities, etiquette, and what to expect.