If you want the most relaxing experience in Japan, the best way is to visit an onsen. Onsens were initially public bathing places, but today, you can find them in spas, restaurants, and hotels. As the number of onsens in Japan increased over the years, we are seeing more onsens with unique concepts. Some may seem weird and crazy at first, but surprisingly, they are popular among tourists who love hot springs! And maybe you’ll even try one of them, especially the beer onsen, which will be coming to you soon.
1. Wine, Coffee, Sake and Green Tea Onsen
You heard that right, wine, coffee, sake or green tea-lovers. Make your way to Hakone Kowakien Yunessun Inn to soak in a myriad of beverages! If you’re wondering what the most popular beverage is here, it’s the red wine bath. However, if you’d prefer a regular onsen bath, this inn also offers indoor therapeutic hot baths and open-air hot springs set amid picturesque scenery.
2. Onsen Theme Park
If you want to spend a day of ULTIMATE onsens, Oedo Onsen is the place to be. In addition to offering a variety of indoor and open-air onsens, this place also serves as an Edo-era theme park. When you first step into Oedo Onsen Monogatari, you can choose your yukata for your stay. You can also take a break from all the relaxation by playing carnival games, going to a fortune-telling booth, getting your hands on old-school Japanese candies at their shop or feasting at one of their restaurants.
3. Hello Kitty Onsen
Located in Gunma Prefecture, this place is worth a visit for fans of Hello Kitty. You can even stay overnight here! Shima Grand Hotel and Sanrio partnered to give the typical onsen experience a twist. Their hot springs and cafe itself are filled with Hello Kitty decor. You can now bathe with your favourite kawaii feline character!
4. Boiled Eggs
We’ve heard about cooking eggs at volcanic craters, but how about bathing with boiling eggsβ I mean, boiling eggs while bathing? At Shimizu Yu, for just an extra 50Β₯, you can buy an egg and cook it in the onsen with you. Located in Shinagawa ward, right by central Tokyo, this bathhouse is famous for its onsen eggs. Still, it has all the usual facilities, such as saunas, natural indoor and outdoor hot springs, and a black-water onsen.
5. Beer Onsen
Beer Onsen is nothing new in Japan. They’re popular! Japanese people believe that the live yeast and enzymes in the beer will leave your skin feeling soft and supple. The carbonic acid and antibacterial properties of hops can also help detoxify your body and keep you healthy.
Soon, this malt bath will be coming near you! In collaboration with Sapporo Premium Beer, the oldest beer brand since 1876 in Japan, Ikeda Spa will be bringing you a lifetime experience of indulging in Beer Onsen.
This mineral-rich onsen filled with Sapporo beer will be available exclusively for one day on 28 December 2018 in our Hinoki Onsen Bath (couple). One lucky couple will stand a chance to experience this #IkedaBeerOnsen together!
The contest will run from 19 November to 23 December on this Facebook post.
Updated Text: “The user who guesses the closest number to the answer will be announced on 24 December and win a Couple Pass for our exclusive #IkedaBeerOnsen and a 30-minute massage! (Update: While this contest has ended, you can still experience the authentic magic of Japanese hot springs locally. Check out our latest onsen Singapore promotion to book your next relaxing soak!
