{"product_id":"9781741175516-onsen-of-japan","title":"Onsen of Japan","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapan’s Best Hot Springs and Bathhouses\u003cbr\u003eThe only English-language guidebook to Japan's best hot springs and bath houses\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo trip to Japan is complete without an authentic onsen (hot spring) experience. But the art of Japanese communal bathing, with its relaxing qualities and healing properties, is still a mystery to most Western tourists.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Help is now at hand. \u003ci\u003eOnsen of Japan\u003c\/i\u003e showcases over 100 of the best onsen from across the country – including traditional 7th-century baths, historic wooden buildings, open-air mountain springs, rustic neighbourhood baths, and big city super santos (aquatic centres) – all of them beautiful places to enjoy this quintessential Japanese experience. Alongside vivid descriptions and beautiful images, each listing includes a checklist with important travel information, such as price range, whether same-sex or mixed bathing is available, whether English is spoken, and if tattoos are accepted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A detailed introduction at the front of the book includes a guide to etiquette, onsen rules, customs and quirks, as well as information on different water types and their healing benefits. The authors also offer tips on how to take a bath like a local, bathing in different seasons, the best places to take a foot bath (ashiyu) or hand bath (teyu), and where you can cook your own onsen egg.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is essential reading for anyone dreaming of visiting Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31733057650785,"sku":"9781741175516","price":17.64,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_29590594.jpg?v=1725608774","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781741175516-onsen-of-japan","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}