How common are onsen that require swimming costumes in Japan?
I assumed that you don't need a swimming costume when going to an onsen, but I came across this page mentioning that some places require swimsuits (it mentions Tokyo ones require them more than rural ones). This saddens me a bit, as it apparently means 1) Japanese culture is being eroded by western influences 2) more luggage.
How common is this policy? Is this mainly the case in tourist traps rather than more traditional onsen?
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Do you wear swimsuits in Onsens?
You need no swim suit and in an onsen a swim suit makes no sense. You will get a yukata robe for outside the bath. Actually, not that you don't need swimsuit, you are not allowed to wear swinsuit in the bath. Strictly speaking, you are not even allowed to cover yourself with a towel in the bath.Do people wear swimsuits in hot springs?
For the most part, almost all commercial hot springs in North America require swimsuits so always err on the side of caution and keep that suit on. Even if you see someone remove their suit \u2013 wait.Do you wear clothes in Japanese onsen?
2: You Must be Completely Naked. There is no way around this one. In Japan, clothing, towels, and any other garment that may be worn are considered sullied or \u201cdirty\u201d and should never, ever be brought into an onsen.Can you wear swimming trunks in onsen?
in the water There are no exceptions to this- people of all ages take hot springs naked, and wearing anything into the onsen is strictly forbidden. If you or your parents are not comfortable with this, you will have to find one of the few places where swim suits must be worn, for example Yunessun in Hakone.How to Use a Japanese Onsen (A rare look INSIDE one)
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