Don't worry if this is your first time at a hot spring! Hotel staff's guide to hot springs
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At Hotel Associa Takayama Resort, you can enjoy Hida Takayama Onsen. Hot springs are very popular for relaxation and health, and have their own unique bathing customs and manners. For tourists visiting Japan for the first time, we will introduce the correct way to bathe in a hot spring and the manne...
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Table of Contents
- About Hotel Associa Takayama Resort
- Things you should know before taking a hot spring bath
- Bathing Procedures and Manners
- Hot Springs at Hotel Associa Takayama Resort
About Hotel Associa Takayama Resort
Hotel Associa Takayama Resort is a resort hotel located in the forest on a hill in Takayama at an altitude of 640 meters. Why not take a trip to soak in hot springs and relieve your daily fatigue in the rich nature of Hida Takayama? In this article, the staff of Hotel Associa Takayama Resort will tell you how to enter a hot spring and what to do.
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Things you should know before taking a hot spring bath
Onsen (hot springs) are natural mineral springs that have a specific temperature and mineral content. Sento (public baths), on the other hand, are public baths that generally use artificially heated water. Both have their own characteristics and ways of enjoying them, but the basic etiquette is the same.
Bathing Procedures and Manners
◆ Clean your body before bathing
Please be sure to wash your body before entering the hot spring. This is to keep the hot spring water clean and is a sign of courtesy to other users. Shower in the designated areas at the hot spring facility, and wash your body thoroughly with soap and shampoo.
◆ Swimsuits are prohibited
Please refrain from bathing in swimsuits. Please bathe naked.
◆Towels cannot be put in the bathtub.
It is common to bring a small towel when entering an onsen, but please avoid bringing the towel into the bath. Towels should be used outside the onsen and left on the edge of the bath, not in the onsen.
◆Please do not swim in the bathtub.
Swimming is prohibited in the baths. Please enjoy your bath quietly.
◆ Remember to be considerate of those around you
When bathing in a hot spring, please be sure to keep a sufficient distance from other bathers. It is also important not to walk around while bathing, but to enjoy the bath quietly. Please refrain from sleeping on the floor, etc. When bathing in the bath, please be quiet.
We ask for your cooperation so that everyone can use the facility comfortably.
Hot Springs at Hotel Associa Takayama Resort
The hot spring at Hotel Associa Takayama Resort is a weak alkaline simple spring, with a smooth, refreshing quality.
You can enjoy Hida Takayama Onsen in 10 types of open-air baths and 2 types of indoor baths.
10 types of open-air baths and 2 types of indoor baths
There is a hot spring building, and the 7th and 5th floors are the hot spring floors. "Ten no Yu" on the 7th floor is located on the top floor of the hot spring building, and has a better view, allowing you to enjoy the magnificent scenery. "Nozomi no Yu" on the 5th floor is a Japanese-style open-air bath area, and is a floor with a calm atmosphere. There are 7 types of baths to enjoy at "Ten no Yu" and 6 types at "Nozomi no Yu".
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We will introduce some of the baths at Ten-no-yu and Nozomi-no-yu.
Ishihiyu (Ten no Yu)
The Ishihi-yu bath at the very end of the floor has overflowing water, so if you immerse yourself up to your shoulders, the view beyond the surface of the water will seem to flow, giving you the illusion of floating in the air.
Rock bath (Ten-no-yu)
This is the largest rock bath among the open-air baths at Ten-no-Yu. The rugged rock surface gives the open-air bath a very atmospheric feel.
Pot bath (Ten no Yu)
You can have the large pot all to yourself and feel luxurious as you immerse yourself up to your shoulders in plenty of hot water.
Wall bath (Nozomi-no-yu)
Gazing out at the majestic Northern Alps and at night looking up at the starry sky, experience a moment of bliss that can only be experienced here.
Rock bath (Nozomi-no-yu)
Surrounded by rocks, this rustic rock bath offers a relaxing experience while feeling the refreshing natural breeze.
Cypress bath (Nozomi-no-yu)
This is a luxurious bath where you can enjoy the scent of cypress and view of the mountains. There is also a telescope right next to it.
Reclining bath (Nozomi-no-yu)
You can lie on your back and relax.
Low temperature sauna
Saunas are available in both Ten-no-yu and Nozomi-no-yu.
◆For those new to Japanese hot springs, we recommend a private bath.
A private bath is a reservation-only option where you can bathe in a hot spring in a private space, allowing even first-time visitors to enjoy Japanese hot spring culture without worrying about being seen by others. Hotel Associa Takayama Resort offers three types of private baths. Even if it's your first time bathing in a hot spring and you feel uncomfortable about jumping straight into a large bath, you can enjoy the hot spring in a private space while taking in the nature of Takayama through all four seasons.
◆You can also check it out on our official Instagram.
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