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Tattoo-friendly baths
Only places that allow tattoos outright or with a cover.
Great baths under ¥1,000
Mostly heritage communal baths.
Onsen towns for bath hopping
Towns where you stroll in a yukata from bath to bath.
Walk-in city baths for today
Super sento, spas and bathhouses in Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto.
Snow-view open-air baths
Worth the trip from December to March.
Day-trip onsen from Tokyo
Day-use baths in Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama and Chiba — including Hakone and Yugawara.
Ocean-view open-air baths
Only baths where you can see the sea from the tub. Check closing times if you want the sunset.
Onsen within 5 minutes of a station
No rental car needed — easy to visit even with luggage.
Mixed bathing for first-timers
Mostly mixed baths that allow bathing garments or have women-only hours. Check each listing for rules.
Baths for ¥300 or less
Locals' everyday baths. Bring soap and a towel; keep it quiet and short.
Onsen with private baths
Good for tattooed visitors, shy bathers and families. Usually reservation-based with a surcharge.
Milky-white sulfur springs
The most "onsen-like" white water. Take off silver jewellery before bathing.