Onsen Etiquette and a Private Bath in Noboribetsu
Learn the rules first, then use them without worrying
From ¥13,500 / person (tax included)
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Experience Overview
The reason most visitors skip onsen is not wanting to get it wrong. An hour of plain explanation, then ninety minutes in a private open-air bath where you can practise without an audience.
- The rules, explained without judgement
- A private bath, booked for you
- Tattoo-friendly
What's Included
Included
Ninety minutes of private bath
Booked in your name.
Towels and amenities
Provided at the bath.
Tea and a rest afterwards
In the tatami room next door.
What You'll Do
30 min
The rules, explained without judgement
Washing, towels, tattoos, timing.
30 min
A private bath, booked for you
No audience while you get used to it.
30 min
Tattoo-friendly
The bath is private, so it is not an issue.
Requirements
What to bring and prepare before you join.
Comfortable shoes
There is more standing than sitting.
Cash
Some small shops still do not take cards.
Meeting Point
Location
Noboribetsuonsencho, Noboribetsu, Hokkaido 059-0551, Japan
The ryokan's front desk, at the top of the onsen street
Nearest stations
Accessibility
Get in touch before booking if you have mobility needs — some of the route is on uneven ground and we can usually adapt it.
Your Host
Yuki Tanaka
About Yuki
Born and raised here, and still surprised by it. I started hosting because visitors kept asking me the same questions and I had better answers than the guidebooks did.
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Things to know
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 2 days before the experience starts for a full refund.
Instant booking
Your place is confirmed immediately based on the host's availability.
Dress code
Dress for walking and for the weather.
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From ¥13,500 / person (tax included)
Instant bookingFree Cancellation
Cancel free of charge up to 2 days before the experience starts.
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