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Why you need to experience a private onsen (without getting your butt stung)
Eat Your Kimchi
English - May 07, 2017 14:00 - 21 minutes - ★★★★★ - 691 ratingsNews Music sbs popasia podcasting k-pop j-pop asian pop eat your kimchi japanese culture korean culture sbs pop asia japanese food Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Simon and Martina go to a hotel where each room has a private onsen. It's a great way to experience the Japanese hot tub culture, and there's no rules (like not allowing people with tattoos in). At the hotel there's a hidden staircase in each room that takes you to a big private hot tub where no one can see you. There's a hair dryer and fridge down there too; the room's completely decked out. Simon got stung on his butt by a bug (so avoid that). The duo think private onsens are a great was to enjoy the 'healing stinky waters.' Would you try them?