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Fri 2009/01/09 13:24
My second time back at the Manyo Club hot spring baths in Yokohama but this time armed with the Lumix LX3.
For those who are not familiar, the Manyo Club is an 8 story building located in Yokohama filled with leisure facilities and hot springs (Onsen). More info in English and how to get there in the previous Manyo Club article.
For those who are not familiar, the Manyo Club is an 8 story building located in Yokohama filled with leisure facilities and hot springs (Onsen). More info in English and how to get there in the previous Manyo Club article.
The usual "no dogs, tattoos, persons associated with violent gangs and no drunk folks" sign at the entrance.
One the way in, one has to pay the entrance fee to get in the building and extra to use the hot springs.
One is issued with a locker key which has a bar code. The barcode is scanned like this at devices dotted around the building for when you want to pay for something. The bag is used to carry your shoes. Like most traditional Japanese facilities such as a ryokan, shoes must be removed before entering the building.
Kazoku Buro [家族風呂] is a family tub filled with hot spring water. You can rent one for the family at 3,200 yen per hour. But you need to book in advance at least an hour ahead.
Before heading for the hot springs, you get to choose which Yukata to wear. The ladies get more choices.
Once you pick up your yukata, you head to the mens or womens onsen. You must remove all your clothing before entering - if you are shy about other people looking at your dolphin or eyes then you probably should avoid. Do bear in mind that you occasionally bump into others who may take a fancy to you and stare at your dolphin or eyes...
Males who physically bump into another person inside the onsen by accident may need to disinfect their dolphin afterwards. If you want to avoid being bumped into, just walk along the wall with your back facing it.
Mixed onsen hot springs are known as Konyoku [混浴[こんよく]]and you can see some examples at Google. The image of Konyoku however is that of elderly ladies with long saggy eyes but lately, there seems to be more young girls don't seem to mind sharing while wearing nothing but a soft n tender birthday suit.
This may sound like heaven to some but there were some men on 2 channel who complained about nekkid girls getting in the same hot spring as them.
How about you? Are you fine with others of the same gender seeing your lil bro or oppai? Would you be fine in getting into a mixed Konyoku where the other gender can see your yummies?
Once you pick up your yukata, you head to the mens or womens onsen. You must remove all your clothing before entering - if you are shy about other people looking at your dolphin or eyes then you probably should avoid. Do bear in mind that you occasionally bump into others who may take a fancy to you and stare at your dolphin or eyes...
Males who physically bump into another person inside the onsen by accident may need to disinfect their dolphin afterwards. If you want to avoid being bumped into, just walk along the wall with your back facing it.
Mixed onsen hot springs are known as Konyoku [混浴[こんよく]]and you can see some examples at Google. The image of Konyoku however is that of elderly ladies with long saggy eyes but lately, there seems to be more young girls don't seem to mind sharing while wearing nothing but a soft n tender birthday suit.
This may sound like heaven to some but there were some men on 2 channel who complained about nekkid girls getting in the same hot spring as them.
How about you? Are you fine with others of the same gender seeing your lil bro or oppai? Would you be fine in getting into a mixed Konyoku where the other gender can see your yummies?
Camera not allowed into the onsen and even if I took it in the lens would steam up. Besides, didn't want to show you any photos of nekkid hairy men that you cant unsee.
After soaking in the hot spring water for about half an hour, its time for some din dins.
After soaking in the hot spring water for about half an hour, its time for some din dins.
How about some Kabuto Yaki?
Then its off to the relaxation lounge for a while. This is the view from my seat.
Catching up on some manga. Still on Makenki 1.
The buttons on the seat control the TV set. Sound comes from the speakers embedded in the seat by the ears so that others cant hear.
The buttons on the seat control the TV set. Sound comes from the speakers embedded in the seat by the ears so that others cant hear.
This room is almost full on weekends.
There are two relaxation lounges - one for folks who snore and for those who don't but occasionally fart.
One floor at Manyo Club is full of arcade machines. Did anybody see the last Rambo movie? Saw bits of it and was appalled at the violence. Kids with limbs flying all over the place.
They have UFO catchers too - the eva girls with bread. The idea is that you sandwich the girls in the pastry and eat.
Then its up on the roof to get some Ashiyu [足湯] where one dips their feet in hot spring water.
Bery nice view of the Yokohama area from the roof. There are warm jackets to be used which are worn over your Yukata.
Stuck some of these in the Wallpaper Pool.
Once your feet warm up, the rest of your bod feels warm but as soon as you get out into the open air at this time of year you will feel quite cold.
Zooming in with the Lumix LX3.
When we are ready to leave we head to the entrance where there is a shop selling a load of goodies.
Having a cuppa green tea. The green card is given to you when you have handed back your Yukata. You then hand the card in when you check out which proves that you didn't stuff the Yukata in your bag and are trying to do a runner.
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Azure Yazoo (Registered on 2008/06/19 04:38)
Aspiring Game desinger/Author
I guess I would if I had someone I knew with me, so I wouldn't feel awkward by myself.
(ID #441230) Posted on 2009/01/09 12:54
Game Designer
For me it's the exact opposite. I'd rather have strangers look at my dolphin than my friends.
(ID #620431) Posted on 2009/05/25 21:14
I would have to agree with you Azure Yazoo. I think i would feel more comfortable if I had someone I know with me.
(ID #625521) Posted on 2009/05/29 16:28
No tatoos....I guess it's cause of the yakuza, but I guess I would never be allowed in one, understandable though. And etiher way I don't think I would go in one......
(ID #441234) Posted on 2009/01/09 12:55
Designer / Visual Editor
The "no tattoo" sign is often there because an apposing Yakuza family either owns , or runs the Onsen or Hotel chain.... there's a lot of secrets in Japan.
(ID #443522) Posted on 2009/01/11 08:54
That is crazy, but I guess not all that surprising. I would never want to mess with the Yakuza.
(ID #443805) Posted on 2009/01/11 12:30
Love mixed bath onsen...always try to make my own, but the owners keep kicking me out of the ladies' side... >.<
(ID #441238) Posted on 2009/01/09 12:57
CEO MIrai Inc
LOL
(ID #441246) Posted on 2009/01/09 13:02
DCX001-Prototype
LMAO!
(ID #441322) Posted on 2009/01/09 13:45
Student, Bioresearch Assistant, WAVE VP Communications
ROFL
(ID #441330) Posted on 2009/01/09 13:48
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:54)
LOL!
(ID #441340) Posted on 2009/01/09 13:52
Unemployed bummer
jeez tenrou, you should be your own boss. that'll solve the kicking-out problem. LOL!
(ID #441469) Posted on 2009/01/09 15:46
Mechanical Engineering student
I wonder why? LOL XD
(ID #441609) Posted on 2009/01/09 18:29
Programmer/IT/Student
Lmao! Figures, poor tenrou. xD
(ID #442116) Posted on 2009/01/10 07:32
Daigakusei [Consular and Diplomatic Affairs]
haha! LOL'd!
(ID #442832) Posted on 2009/01/10 18:13
Legionnarion_Conquistadorz (Registered on 2008/12/18 20:49)
Student
haha nice one.
(ID #444237) Posted on 2009/01/11 18:49
Looks amazing Danny. I've been to 2 onsens before. It was a bit weird at first to be naked with a bunch of men, but the onsen it self feels too good for me to care. xD
(ID #441239) Posted on 2009/01/09 12:57
Oh yeah...As for the mixed onsen. I'm all for it. And besides, what lady doesn't want to go swimming with dolphins?
(ID #441242) Posted on 2009/01/09 12:59
Filmmaker
The zooming feature DANNY! NICE! Seems after a session.. you become a new man.. love the Ufo-eva picture!
(ID #441241) Posted on 2009/01/09 12:59
Hey Danny are the jackets only provided in the winter? I don't seem to see them being worn by any in my two visits, both which were in the summer.
(ID #441248) Posted on 2009/01/09 13:03
"...long saggy eyes...," Oh man, I'm having nightmares tonight. Nice pics btw, that Lumix camera is pretty nifty. So do Yakuza members get the stiff-arm if they try and enter a place like this?
(ID #441249) Posted on 2009/01/09 13:03
It might take a while to get used to, but i probably would. Plus one can use a towel to cover up when out of water.
(ID #441251) Posted on 2009/01/09 13:05
Student
Nice pictures! ^^ Also, the ferris wheel made me think of Honey & Clover XP
(ID #441252) Posted on 2009/01/09 13:06
afatcow (Registered on 2008/08/28 17:59)
ahhh, you mean waltz, right? (ending 1) loved that ending :D
(ID #441449) Posted on 2009/01/09 15:17
Mechanical Engineering student
Yeah it made me think of Honey & Clover too! O_o
(ID #441610) Posted on 2009/01/09 18:30
looks really fun. too bad malaysia is a hot country.. getting in an onsen on hot day is like trying to kill yourself..
(ID #441267) Posted on 2009/01/09 13:14
I wouldn't mind going to an onsen if they had some around my area.
(ID #441270) Posted on 2009/01/09 13:16
AdvDip Network Security - CCNA - Ironport - Security+
the first time i went to an onsen was in my hotel - forgot what the place was called Apparently, our group were the 1st 'Westerners' to stay in the hotel in many years the first thing i saw in the locker room was the bare ass of an old wrinkly guy heading out of the locker room and towards the onsen baths biggest shock of my life - 2 of my friends were with me and i don't think we moved for a whole minute
(ID #441282) Posted on 2009/01/09 13:23
software manager
aaaahhhh miss onsen so much. hopefully to be resolved during my tokyo trip in feb ^_^
(ID #441283) Posted on 2009/01/09 13:23
Dog of the Country
i find it quite surprising that there's actually a hot spring in some building in yokohama.. and it looks quite cooool. XD as for the mixed onsen thing, as long as the other party wouldn't mind, i wouldn't mind.. ^^;
(ID #441284) Posted on 2009/01/09 13:24
former Emperor of Britannia
A dip in the hot springs will definitely be nice ^_^
(ID #441285) Posted on 2009/01/09 13:26
suneo (Registered on 2007/12/17 20:54)
Damn that is beautiful! If I ever get to go to Japan again, I'll need to check out Yokohama and this place out. It would be great if I had a girlfriend to experience it with, but alas...no such luck :( lol. Never been to onsen, and the closest to one was when I went to Mt. Fuji. My friend spent the night at a ryokan with his girlfriend while I marched upwards the mountain on my own... :
(ID #441291) Posted on 2009/01/09 13:33
That is gonna take some getting use to...would like to try it at least once...
(ID #441292) Posted on 2009/01/09 13:35
Never have the chance of soaking myself in onsen. T.T
(ID #441297) Posted on 2009/01/09 13:37
Otaku / Student in Computer Science
Oh nice place to visit ^^
(ID #441298) Posted on 2009/01/09 13:37
Yep, it's heaven. That's why there are so many clouds around you.
(ID #441302) Posted on 2009/01/09 13:38
DCX001-Prototype
ROTFLMAO!
(ID #441331) Posted on 2009/01/09 13:48
I'd go into the mix baths with no problem. Really wish I could go there. Yet, most likely, it'll be never.
(ID #441304) Posted on 2009/01/09 13:40
Blogger, consultant
Unless I'm under duress or suffering from a temperature extreme, I have confidence that my dolphin will withstand the glare of someone of the opposite gender.
(ID #441306) Posted on 2009/01/09 13:41
Blogger, consultant
BTW, some of those google pictures are nose bleed worthy. <_< >_>
(ID #441316) Posted on 2009/01/09 13:43
Student artist
I cant wait till I study abroad in Japan
(ID #441315) Posted on 2009/01/09 13:43
JR. College Student
I don't think I would even want to visit an onsen yet... give me some time... I'll get there.
(ID #441324) Posted on 2009/01/09 13:46
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:54)
lol I thought this was a post from last year. ^^; anyway here's a trick for folks who are shy about walking into an onsen nekkid. Onsens usually give bathers a small face towel. one can use that to hide the dolphin as they make a mad dash from the shower to the onsen. alternately one could also use it to hide ones face as they make the dash, but that would be more risky. as one might slip and hurt his dolphin or worst bump into another guy's dolphin. ^^;
(ID #441328) Posted on 2009/01/09 13:48
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:54)
oh there one more method, I remember I purposely woke up at 3am and went into an onsen. had the whole place to myself. ^^
(ID #441336) Posted on 2009/01/09 13:50
DCX001-Prototype
Yea, I remember seeing from anime & Jdrama, a small tower to be place on the head/face while soaking in onsen. Bumping into other guy's dolphin is not the worst, the even worst is bump into their oshiri, LOL!
(ID #441345) Posted on 2009/01/09 13:56
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:54)
lol, you are right, that would be worst than bumping into another dolphin
(ID #441395) Posted on 2009/01/09 14:25
When I was introduced to onsen by my Japanese father-in-law, he showed me that that is the standard way of doing things -- casually hold the towel in front of your family jewels as you walk around. And that is how I have always seen Japanese men doing it, in all the onsen I have visited. BTW it is strict etiquette not to take your towel in the water, so everyone is naked once they are in.
(ID #442025) Posted on 2009/01/10 05:12
Student, Bioresearch Assistant, WAVE VP Communications
I gotta say those fish heads look absolutely delicious!
(ID #441333) Posted on 2009/01/09 13:49
Thanks for the article Danny very enlightening to people that dream about relaxing like that lol. Got anymore pics of that Rei and Asuka, from the pic here I really want it lol.
(ID #441338) Posted on 2009/01/09 13:50
They look really nice from the picture, don't they? I'd like to see some more, too...
(ID #441772) Posted on 2009/01/09 22:44
DCX001-Prototype
Look like you pay your visit there every year, maybe this can be implement into the itinerary for your upcoming Japan Tour Guide ^_^ Would like to try how a mix onsen feel like, till then I can't tell how I will feel... Lovely photo by LX3~~~~~~~~
(ID #441341) Posted on 2009/01/09 13:53
College student, Mech programmer and striving photographer.
Nothing better than new life experiences! So yea I'd take a dip on a mixed onsen. I'm comfortable with my sexuality so its not a big deal seeing dolphins everywhere. I also would like to go with my girl there one day. That roller coaster looks insane! That's a very hairy leg you got there Danny ^^;
(ID #441343) Posted on 2009/01/09 13:54
Student
I have always wanted to try an Onsen. You just made me want to try it more ^^; looks really relaxing and fun ~
(ID #441346) Posted on 2009/01/09 13:56
I think it's pretty dumb to have to pay and then have to pay to go inside the onsen. I don't think a pretty view is worth paying for.
(ID #441349) Posted on 2009/01/09 13:58
lol do pet cats go to the Wan Wan House too?
(ID #441350) Posted on 2009/01/09 13:58
I'd be too too shy to share my 'dolphin' to the eyes of 'dolphin' wielders. I guess, once you're in, you'll get used to it and not feel too shameful. The mix onsen would be troublesome. 'Dolphins' would be a active radar for hot looking chicks. I for one would not head into a mix one... oh the shame and embarrassments when a 'dolphin' is flying high lol!
(ID #441354) Posted on 2009/01/09 13:59
Student, Fansubber, Freelance Web Forum Admin
Like the Stitch tissues at the end. xD
(ID #441363) Posted on 2009/01/09 14:04
Eeeee, yes indeed they are super cute! I saw them and I d'awwwwwwh'd.
(ID #620792) Posted on 2009/05/26 00:45
It seems very convient to have an onsen to relax in across from all those rides. Hmm >>
(ID #441387) Posted on 2009/01/09 14:22
Pseudo-Graphic Designer, 太もも Appreciator
Wow I wanna go to an onsen... but I did vote no up top... and I'm also uncomfortable showing my lil bro when other guys are present too. >.>
(ID #441407) Posted on 2009/01/09 14:36
Gundam Australia Forum Admin
Danny, you forgot the part where you have to crouch over a miniature stool and wash your b0llocks in front of everybody, or was there a private b0llocks washing area there? Looks cool!
(ID #441414) Posted on 2009/01/09 14:42
I think onsens are different. You are thinking of a bathing house, right?
(ID #442332) Posted on 2009/01/10 11:29
Standard in Japan to wash up and rinse before entering any bath.
(ID #442356) Posted on 2009/01/10 11:47
Correct. An onsen usually has maybe two stand-up showers and a row of sit-down shower/tap stalls. There is no privacy but people just don't stare at each other.
(ID #442885) Posted on 2009/01/10 19:01
ahh, getting in an onsen is on my to do list ^_^
(ID #441420) Posted on 2009/01/09 14:50
university film student
I admit I'll feel awkward getting into an onsen, mixed or not, in my birthday suit. And tell the truth? Having someone I *DO* know there would actually make it even harder. Still, if I was there I'm sure I'd get over it - would be a waste of time not to. I could get over it. Guys complaining...sounds like they either a) have low self-esteem or b) were very embarassed when they stood to attention.
(ID #441425) Posted on 2009/01/09 14:55
I'm too shy for a regular onsen let alone a mixed one.
(ID #441432) Posted on 2009/01/09 14:57
NEET (no, student, AND employed min. wage)
it's not like I haven't done it before... Regardless, I like traditional onsen...
(ID #441433) Posted on 2009/01/09 14:57
I would love to go to an onsen. OwO Might try a mixed but would probably be too embarrassed.
(ID #441435) Posted on 2009/01/09 14:59
filmaker
hei danny...xxxcellent post....more like this please
(ID #441436) Posted on 2009/01/09 14:59
Probably not. I'm actually shy in real life...
(ID #441445) Posted on 2009/01/09 15:12
Student Otaku (ITM Student) and ACG NA Staff
I would love to visit that place... Maybe the next time I go to Japan in the summer... I wonder what is the limit that one person should take in a hot spring... I would feel wrong for people to see my dolphin who are the same gender (male) as me...
(ID #441458) Posted on 2009/01/09 15:28
I guess I wouldn't mind if I was still a little kid or an adult but right now... You know puberty and stuff... It's embarrassing.
(ID #441464) Posted on 2009/01/09 15:42
Blogger & Former Tentacle Support
Those pics of Yokohama are awesome, Danny!
(ID #441479) Posted on 2009/01/09 15:55
Trendspotter Busybody Mercenaries
I recalled seen a japanese restaurant named ONSEN here at Malaysia but that different tales! XD BTw i don't mind sharing but at lest wear swimming trunk for guys or bikini for gals to avoid *ahem* complication !
(ID #441493) Posted on 2009/01/09 16:09
That new comment button is HUGE. That's fascinating. I had no idea there were high-rise hotsprings, so to speak. Apparently there's some natural hot springs not to far from where I live, but supposedly the old hippie guy that escorts people there is rather scary. Thanks for providing wallpaper sizes of some of those! I've snagged image 24071 myself.
(ID #441511) Posted on 2009/01/09 16:24
Lurker, and part time super-villian.
Poofiemus! You're back! Yaaaaay!
(ID #441991) Posted on 2009/01/10 04:10
Wow that's another place to mark on my map of places to visit... Looks real luxurious. BUt yeah mixed bath? No problem unless someone I know really well is with me.
(ID #441512) Posted on 2009/01/09 16:24
Another trip, huh? I loved the pictures from last year, too. I wouldn't be able to get into a mixed onsen. I would love to, but I don't trust my dolphin to not salute its counterparts.
(ID #441546) Posted on 2009/01/09 17:10
Hi Danny.I have some question that I would like to ask you.Can you email me at ooliver016@gmail.com?Thanks a lot.
(ID #441552) Posted on 2009/01/09 17:23
LOL I've never heard of a English speaking white Yakuza guy so why bother with translation ?_?. About this no tattoo policy, I can't take a dip with Angelina Jolie cause she's got a tatoos ? No fair ;_;.
(ID #441555) Posted on 2009/01/09 17:33
Never went to a co-gendered onsen but they are so fun and relaxing! My parents always have these weird onsen gatherings where all of their friends come and we all relax and chit-chat together. There is a co-gender hot-spring area but you have to wear bathing suits. ^^; A co-ed one sounds fun if I go with friends, as long as there's no bad people there. xD
(ID #441556) Posted on 2009/01/09 17:35
Ninja / Engineer / Sensei / 魔法少女 (What!?! I can't be, I'm a guy...)
New place to add to the "Sites To Visit" list.
(ID #441573) Posted on 2009/01/09 17:59
Account Manager by day, ???? by night
I went to mixed onsen when I lived in Tohoku. Unfortunately the lower population density, especially in the 18-35 age group means that you end up with a lot of 60+ women staring at your man-parts.
(ID #441580) Posted on 2009/01/09 18:03
Onsen? I never went to one before xD Mixed onsen has its own pros and cons, as mentioned in the article... And the "bumping" thingy scares me.
(ID #441582) Posted on 2009/01/09 18:03
CG Artist wannabe / Figure Collector / Deadman
Dolphin would be happy to show themselves to kitties once in a while. :]
(ID #441595) Posted on 2009/01/09 18:13
CG Artist wannabe / Figure Collector / Deadman
I've been to a huge open air hot spring here in the country but none of the people go nude.. It's just like a swimming pool cuz it's huge and mixed gender.
(ID #441599) Posted on 2009/01/09 18:16
Student and full-time otaku
I've put onsen on my to-do-when-in-Japan-list. Now if it would be a mixed onsen with nice girlies...that would be the best vacation ever ^^ BTW that zoom on the lumix is quite something.
(ID #441600) Posted on 2009/01/09 18:16
Mechanical Engineering student
You know they should realize that not all tattooed persons are violent or criminals. But then again, it's Japan. When in Rome, do what the Romans do. Oh wait-- O_o I'm the shy type. I don't wanna be seen by others while in my birthday suit. Mixed bathing with girls (especially the young and juicy ones) will make me really uncomfortable x_x I haven't watched the latest Rambo movie yet but since you mentioned "kids and limbs flying all over the place" maybe it's time I watch it! XD
(ID #441612) Posted on 2009/01/09 18:37
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
Not all places in Japan are like that though, thankfully! ^^ I got some tattoos, and had no problems in my trip there!
(ID #442653) Posted on 2009/01/10 16:26
that lx3 is really good at taking night shots.... *drools also, having been in the army, seeing naked dolphins is a given. i try to hide mine but sigh to no avail. i felt so violated back then blehhh
(ID #441627) Posted on 2009/01/09 18:55
incredible shots with the LX3 danny i have read some reviews saying that the LX3 is quite slow could you confirm ? thanks a lot
(ID #441651) Posted on 2009/01/09 19:31
Call centre supervisor
I would love to go to an onsen, but I have several tattoo's and it seems to be a rule encountered at all of them which I have looked into...either cross it off the to do list or get rid of them it seems
(ID #441662) Posted on 2009/01/09 19:59
incredible place to spend night!^^;
(ID #441665) Posted on 2009/01/09 20:01
Student, part-time Haruhi wannabe (that bit about godhood etc)
Would love to go to an onsen one day, but it'll have to be a private one where no one can see^^
(ID #441698) Posted on 2009/01/09 20:58
Sounds like one hell of an adventure ;) Nice post :D
(ID #441719) Posted on 2009/01/09 21:20
First thing came into my mind when seeing the top picture is Honey & Clover ^^ And mixed onsen? Probably will try but then again probably not ^^;
(ID #441752) Posted on 2009/01/09 21:58
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
Yeah, the ferris wheel at the awesome closing credits...
(ID #442652) Posted on 2009/01/10 16:25
only when theres someone coming with me ^^; I am very shy lols.
(ID #441755) Posted on 2009/01/09 22:00
Student
Going to onsen, A definitely must-do when I visit Japan. Onsen is a place to relax so sharing a bath with the opposite gender would make me uncomfortable.
(ID #441757) Posted on 2009/01/09 22:02
I think so, too. A must-do. But if you visit Japan with your girlfriend it would be nicer to using a mixed bath. I don't know, but is this the place you see in one episode of "Hachimitsu to Clover" where Yamada Ayumi and Hanamoto Shuji went? I say that because of the big wheel with the digital clock. Does the wheel has a light show? Cool =)
(ID #441762) Posted on 2009/01/09 22:18
Student & Game Designer
of course I would do it. only thing is to hope that it is not full of old women =D
(ID #441816) Posted on 2009/01/09 23:45
Been to a hot spring in Korea once and I totally loved it. They had different sorts of pools, and outdoor dipping in winter is awesome ^^; I really wanna try hotsprings in Japan... during winter :D
(ID #441829) Posted on 2009/01/10 00:12
yes this would be cool :D
(ID #441835) Posted on 2009/01/10 00:25
I would try onsen if I visit japan or korea.
(ID #441862) Posted on 2009/01/10 01:35
So that was the tag the tour guide for my japan trip was talking about o.o; interesting ^^
(ID #441881) Posted on 2009/01/10 01:54
Never been to onsen, but onsens are similiar to saunas. There are even mixed steam saunas, the steam prevents seeing someone elses private parts.
(ID #441888) Posted on 2009/01/10 02:03
High school student
I would love to go to onsen. Definitely a must-go once I get to Japan.
(ID #441905) Posted on 2009/01/10 02:28
Student
Looks like a real cosy place! That carnival right opposite looks like it might be a bit noisy, though. I would probably be too shy for mixed onsens. I also think that if more young girls are going into them there will be a BIG difference in the male and female ratio! Funny hot springs are very much associated with Japan when other countries have it too. I've been to ones in China that were in different flavours... Coffee, milk, green tea etc. Of course, I didn't try to taste any of it! Wasn't really used to the hot temperatures at first but good experience. Will have to try out Japan's ones!
(ID #441924) Posted on 2009/01/10 02:53
Actor, Moviemaker and Blogger.
I must be a great place to relax! Beautiful too!! (Remind me of Hinata-son)
(ID #441973) Posted on 2009/01/10 03:51
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
I don't think I can use the onsen ^^; I might pass out after :P anyways the image of "walk along the wall with your back facing it" LOL!!! I thought everyone would at least have a towel to cover up ^^; I remember my cousin say cover the face at an onsen :P
(ID #441988) Posted on 2009/01/10 04:08
Lurker, and part time super-villian.
I wouldn't go to an onsen. Dont like getting nekkid for a shower, nevermind when there are other folkies about. Stupid fatness and lack of self confidence >.<
(ID #441995) Posted on 2009/01/10 04:14
Very beautiful place and whats with the stitch napkins.
(ID #441997) Posted on 2009/01/10 04:18
Hmm.. I'll try the onsen out. 2 months to go. So excited. Btw Danny, could you leave the exif data in the photo's? It's interesting stuff for the likes of me ^^
(ID #442008) Posted on 2009/01/10 04:35
3D Video Game Artist
WTB Wholesale Costco pack of Stitch Tissues! And I will also take a ticket to a mixed Onsen :P
(ID #442013) Posted on 2009/01/10 04:49
Student & Authorized Chicken Slapper
Damn man I have a tattoo too, I can never go to a hot spring in Japan in my life, DAMN IT!
(ID #442041) Posted on 2009/01/10 05:57
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
Not true! That one in Yokohama might be run by people with prejudice or something, but I went in two onsens in my trip to Japan that had no problems with Tats. Have 4 in my arms, and no one had a problem with them... :D
(ID #442647) Posted on 2009/01/10 16:23
Hey look, a Stitch tissue box.
(ID #442079) Posted on 2009/01/10 06:49
*cries* it's beautiful...
(ID #442107) Posted on 2009/01/10 07:23
diseñador grafico
todo me gusto... hasta las cabezas de pescado... que suerte tienes de vivir alli.. la verdad que muy pocas veces se ven esos espectaculares paisajes jejeje ... y tienes un manga de Maken-ki! . una pregunta... aunque ni creo que la respondas pero si lo haces ok!! conoces algun argentino que viva por alli...??? ///////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////// I liked everything ... Fish heads up ... lucky that you have to live there .. the truth that is rarely seen such spectacular scenery jejeje ... and have a sleeve Maken-ki! . a question ... but nor do I believe that the answer but if you do ok! know some Argentines living there ...???
(ID #442128) Posted on 2009/01/10 07:43
Scientist, unemployed.
Wait, those figs or Rei and Asuka are edible? Strange.... I think I could do it. But having never gotten to, I can't be certain.
(ID #442190) Posted on 2009/01/10 08:56
Cool photos in this post! Your camera can take some really good night shots!
(ID #442199) Posted on 2009/01/10 09:04
Nice photos, the fish heads creep me out though.
(ID #442325) Posted on 2009/01/10 11:21
fish heads are really good <3 should try one and see :P
(ID #442328) Posted on 2009/01/10 11:26
I disagree :x Other notee * Looks like a good place, wish we had places like this which handed out Yukatas :3 here.
(ID #442355) Posted on 2009/01/10 11:46
I don't think I enjoy people staring at me in the nude, heck I don't even like people staring at me at all...... hmmmm....
(ID #442327) Posted on 2009/01/10 11:25
Outside of the fish heads, that looks like fun. So would they kick you out even if your a foreigner with a tattoo?
(ID #442361) Posted on 2009/01/10 11:54
Online Shop
Ah, another trip to this awesome onsen, now I really want to go when I visit Japan. I realized that I never went to an onsen ever! So I wonder how much it costs per day/night to visit this place?
(ID #442374) Posted on 2009/01/10 12:13
Life is so nice there~ Better save up now to plan for Japan!!! ^.^
(ID #442439) Posted on 2009/01/10 13:14
Perhaps, I am being overly self-conscious, but I would find it difficult to disrobe in front of complete strangers (mixed bath or not). Certainly, the prospects of mixed bathing sounds promising, but I simply could not bring myself to do it. Then again, I am a pretty private type of person when it comes to matters of body image.
(ID #442559) Posted on 2009/01/10 14:54
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
Dunno about mixed... but sepparated I already got in. Repeating myself, but the one thing I really miss from my trip to Japan is Onsens. Pics are really nice... some of them are a little bit grainy though. Not allowing tattoos is kinda stupid though huh? Prejudice some? Anyways, a really nice scenario... I didn't go to that specific onsen, but we walked around Yokohama... had a nice view of the ferris wheel on that viewing tower
(ID #442642) Posted on 2009/01/10 16:21
I would be so nervous to go into an onsen. I don't want to miss a great opportunity but I don't want people seeing me nekkid. Maybe the trick about going at 3 am would make it better.
(ID #442825) Posted on 2009/01/10 18:06
Looks so super relaxing and nice. I've never been to an onsen, but I do go to mixed sauna's here alot. Love sleeping in a bathrobe infront of a huge fireplace in a chair after being busted from a day in the steamrooms <3~
(ID #442944) Posted on 2009/01/10 20:40
Physical Therapist
At first i thought that you reposted your old post ^^;;; I love the view over the skyline.It doesnt really sound romantic but i like beeing up in a big city watching over the bright skyline.I always get a fuzzy feeling then. About the Dolphin beeing seen by other people: I have no problem with that.I sometimes go into the Sauna and well were all humans after all.I could understand that you dont want anyone to see your dolphin if your Dolphin looks more like a Orca^^ Theres even that funny story where i was in the sauna and my old female biology teacher came in.She didnt recognize me but well it still was awkward ^^ Danny i have another totally unrelated thing to ask: How come taht you are allowed to take pictures nearly everywhere?I tried to do some photowalks aswell but nearly everytime the owners/people rejected my request to take pictures.I dont shoot pictures without asking for a permit.Is the mentality in Japan that different or are you just a hot damn good ninja photographer
(ID #443056) Posted on 2009/01/10 22:44
Student during the day, otaku at night, and amateur musician ^_^
After a hard day of work, nothing beats this.. Really want to go there in the future.
(ID #443107) Posted on 2009/01/10 23:46
Designer / Visual Editor
I agree, this Onsen looks AWESOME, dosent even seem that expensive ??
(ID #443634) Posted on 2009/01/11 10:28
i would never get in a mixed hot spring in my birthday suit... first, it's really embarrassing. second, while thinking about this question, the picture that came up was the scene from EuroTrip where they go to a nude beach hoping to see some eyes, but instead get to see "the biggest sausage fest on earth" XD
(ID #443254) Posted on 2009/01/11 02:11
student/ legal assistant/ otaku/ worshipper of dc.com
that seeems like fun. i wouldnt go in the bath tho, had enough middle school locker room traumas.
(ID #443277) Posted on 2009/01/11 02:33
that looks so relaxing and fun. the lumix zoom function is amazing!
(ID #444201) Posted on 2009/01/11 18:09
Legionnarion_Conquistadorz (Registered on 2008/12/18 20:49)
Student
never been to one, but it does look interesting.
(ID #444238) Posted on 2009/01/11 18:50
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
Those chairs with speakers in look awesome... And the view is really cool. As for the hot springs.... I'm not sure... Wouldn't do unisex, maybe just women... but even then I wouldn't know where to look...
(ID #444988) Posted on 2009/01/12 11:35
The pictures are beautiful! I would definitely love to go to an onsen, but probably not a mixed one. But who knows~ ^^;
(ID #445093) Posted on 2009/01/12 13:53
I would like to go to a mixed onsen but I'm afraid I wouldn't last. I have a hard enough time sitting in a hot tub and having women in bathing suits around.
(ID #445225) Posted on 2009/01/12 17:37
H/R Type person
Nice pictures as always. It's a shame the last trip over that we didn't get to one due to family obligations.
(ID #445928) Posted on 2009/01/13 07:42
I went to that onsen back in Sept 08.....I have a place very close to there in minato mirai. I hope to move out there and join my wife at the end of the year if things go well at work! Great photos again!
(ID #446057) Posted on 2009/01/13 08:47
I would not mind bathing with other people in the sense of being offended by their nakedness -- if it is something I don't want to see I will just not look. Actually I would just not look even if I did want to see, because it's rude. However I never WILL bath in public hot spring because I'm quite a bit overweight even by American standards, and would feel guilty subjecting others to that image.
(ID #446500) Posted on 2009/01/13 14:28
Hey danny, with the exception of the stereotype of only yakuza/criminals being tattooed, is there some other cultural significance to denying tattooed individuals entry to hot springs? Are there alot of other places where that sort of rule is imposed? It's something I've wondered for a while. When I've traveled abroad in other parts of Asia, especially when visiting relatives, I've been told by people I meet that I'm pretty heavily tattooed for a woman(I have full sleeves). Where I live, it's fairly common to see regular people(office workers, professionals, mothers, etc) with lots of tattoos. It just sort of blends together till it's something you rarely notice anymore. So I find it interesting that there are places that would deny someone entry because of that.
(ID #446625) Posted on 2009/01/13 16:48
Student, Bioresearch Assistant, WAVE VP Communications
I'm not sure about Japan, but it's the gangster stereotype in China often have have some kind of tattoo
(ID #447340) Posted on 2009/01/14 10:01
Same here, Does anyone know of any onsen that you CAN go to if you are tattooed? Clearly i'm not yukuza...
(ID #620585) Posted on 2009/05/25 23:11
Part trooper, part -timer, 100% loser...
I don't mind sharing the bathroom with the same gender but with girls... I might nosebleed and yea, it'll cause alot of trouble^^;...
(ID #447003) Posted on 2009/01/14 01:40
danny will you be posting HD version (1920x1200) of these pictures? I want to use the ferris wheel and the city nights as my wallpaper. thanks
(ID #447597) Posted on 2009/01/14 16:42
Quality Assurance of Functionality/ Drug testing..
I wish I could go now~ T_T
(ID #462203) Posted on 2009/01/26 04:19
"There are two relaxation lounges - one for folks who snore and for those who don't but occasionally fart" -lol>>I chose snorring.
(ID #462789) Posted on 2009/01/26 14:46
I wish I could go to an onsen~ I've only went to saunas before, so an onsen would be nice.
(ID #466650) Posted on 2009/01/29 13:43
Photographer Wanna-be
Hot spring, hot bath in Japan is a wonderful thing. An amazing experience, but Americans need to be instructed in how to do it all correctly, the Japanese way. In America, Hotbath, springs, it just became a cesspool of gay activity and never really worked out. No, I do not speak from experience. We're just not as community centered as Japan and the place is full of weirdos.
(ID #524090) Posted on 2009/03/17 01:31
Mangaka, Pixel artist, Vocaloid Lover & Hot air balloonist
I've always wanted to visit an onsen, but I don't think I'd have the courage to reveal myself to anyone. No oppai for you XD
(ID #568927) Posted on 2009/04/18 18:11
I have to admit the first time I went to the onsen I was nervous but, like everything else, you get use to it. I now like it so much I have a membership at a lo cal onsen/gym and I probably only use my home shower 3 times a week!
(ID #620510) Posted on 2009/05/25 22:30
Game Designer
Ah great pics as usual! Danny, I would like to know the total damage in terms of yen, including the din-dins and what not. Wanna budget my expenses for my first trip there :3
(ID #620436) Posted on 2009/05/25 21:18
Great pics but... these Kabuto Yaki look creepy.
(ID #620638) Posted on 2009/05/25 23:31
Software Quality Engineer
Lots of folks are a bit self-conscious here, eh?? Well, don't let that stop you from having this wonderful experience that has an important place at the heart and soul of Japan! Onsen - one of the greatest, most relaxing joys in life, IMO. I am not embarrassed at all being nekkid in the presence of others. The very first time I went to an onsen was a tiny bit uncomfortable, however. I went with my wife and her family, except she was still just my girlfriend at that time (not even my fiancee yet). I had met her father for the first time only 3 days earlier and then we were getting naked and soaking in the onsen together. Also, my Japanese language skills were just *awful* back then and it was awkward at times. The ryokan was so nice, though-- situated in a beautiful mountain resort in northern Miyagi Prefecture called Akiu. The kaiseki there was soooo delicious. I don't mind this experience at all anymore since he's my father-in-law now and we get along great. A couple of years ago I went to a very nice onsen in Nagoya with my friends and that was so great. We stayed for a long time! I would really appreciate the opportunity to go to konyoku since I could go together with my wife.
(ID #620882) Posted on 2009/05/26 01:40
Software Quality Engineer
Oh! I didn't even mention how much I enjoyed these photos! I would love to go to that place; it looks so nice!! Maybe next time I can visit my brother-in-law who lives in Yokohama - I'll suggest we go there!
(ID #620887) Posted on 2009/05/26 01:42
Physics Student
I'm comfortable enough for single onsen, and I'm proud enough to quite happily go into a mixed onsen...not sure about how much self control I'd have with my dolphin though ^^ Also, the zoom on that Lumix is amazing!
(ID #620960) Posted on 2009/05/26 02:36
First time post-er but longtime reader. Hi Danny! Wow, that's my first time to see the inside of an onsen. It's very fancy. I really have to try this one when I go to Japan (maybe next year). But hmmm, the sign..."persons associated with violent gangs" made me laugh so hard. I'm wondering if violent gang members carry ID there lol! I'm comfortable being nakkie amongs girl friends but I don't think it's something I can do among stranger. But I change my mind easily.
(ID #621174) Posted on 2009/05/26 07:43
I would love to go to an onsen! But I would first have to get used to my own body lol.
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