An onsen is not simply a hot tub. There is a sequence that makes the soak genuinely good for you. Five minutes of reading and you will know exactly what to do.
Here the room is yours
Most people picture an onsen as a large pool shared with strangers, with a long list of etiquette to remember. YUSUNSEN is not that. Every bathing room is private: you use it alone or with the people you came with. The part that puts many first-timers off — undressing in front of others, or getting the etiquette wrong at the pool edge — simply does not arise.
The sequence
- Wash thoroughly before entering. Still the most important step, for hygiene and so your skin can take up the mineral water.
- Enter slowly so the body adjusts. No jumping.
- Soak 10–15 minutes, then rest. Drink water, sit for five minutes, then go back in.
- Alternate with sauna or steam as you like; keep the total to 30–40 minutes.
- Rest before you leave and let your temperature come back to normal.
Who should not soak
Anyone with open wounds or skin conditions should wait until healed. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor before bathing in hot water. Guests with heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes or vascular conditions should consult a doctor and tell our staff first.
How long is enough
For most people, 30–40 minutes in total per visit, in blocks of 10–15 minutes. Get out immediately if you feel light-headed or your heart races. Longer does not mean better — it means dehydrated.
Before or after a massage?
For deep work, a short soak or steam first warms the muscle and makes the therapist's job easier. If your goal is relaxation and sleep, soak at the end instead.
