History of the Onsen
Onsen have always been naturally found throughout Japan and there is little doubt that these naturally warmed waters have been used for centuries. Here is a a short guide to the history of the hot spring in Japan.
What is an onsen? Learn about the history, culture, and science of the Japanese hot spring.
箱根温泉遊覧之図
Enjoying an onsen is a wonderful experience during your visit to Japan. Japan and the onsen have a wonderful cultural, spiritual, and geological connection to this local bathing experience. Onsen have been enjoyed in Japan for centuries and have Japan`s unique geography to thanks for this blessing of nature. Onsen have appeared in artwork, are travel destinations, have healing properties, and according to a popular saying, are “The great equalizer” in Japanese society. Read more about the culture surrounding the Japanese onsen.
