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FOR travelers to Japan, especially those who are going there for the first time, the onsen, with its own set of etiquettes and beliefs, can be quite an unfamiliar territory.
By 2015, about 56 percent of onsen operators in Japan have enforced the ban. 13 percent said they would grant access to a tattooed bather but the tattoo has to be covered up.
However, about a seven-hour flight away from the Japanese capital city of Tokyo is an onsen that is tattoo-friendly.
Located in Batu in East Java, Indonesia and set against the backdrop of lush rolling mountains, the The Onsen Hot Spring Resort adopts a traditional Japanese onsen concept.
Upon arrival, guests will be welcomed by a torii (a traditional Japanese gate) as well as a red bridge and a beautiful pond connecting you to Fushimi Restaurant.
The Onsen Hot Spring Resort uses sulfur hot springs that flow from the Songgoriti Temple. The 42 degree Celsius water not only warms the body but also benefits the skin.
In fact, bathing in an onsen has potential to heal sickness and fatigue of body and mind. It improves blood circulation and increases metabolism, and loosens muscles which leads to a relaxation of body and mind.
At the The Onsen Hot Spring Resort, the public hot springs are divided into male and female sections, which each pool accommodating up to 20 people.
Disposable undergarments and camisoles or boxers will be provided so guests will not be required to bathe naked.
The resort also comes with cold water pools, as well as 25 ryokans with their own hot spring baths for those who want a little bit of privacy.
Each ryokan, overlooking a serene scenery, is designed with a real Japanese ambiance, complete with a yukata robe, tea setting, tatami flooring, and comfortable beds. It is available in two- or three-bedroom.
Source: The Onsen Hot Spring Resort
For those who are worried about hygiene, the The Onsen Hot Spring Resort has assured the water is changed every day. However, for safety reasons, guests are not allowed to use their gadgets while bathing in the onsen.
Interested?
The Onsen Hot Spring Resort charges a fee of IDR150,000 (US$10.06) per person for one hour for the public onsen. Visitors who just want to tour the resort without using the onsen will need to pay an entrance fee of IDR50,000 (US$3.37).
For more information, visit the resort’s website.
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