It is almost impossible to find people who are not familiar with the Japanese Hot Spring Bath who watch the anime. Many of us think this thing doesn't exist in real life, but you would be surprised to know that it is a big part of Japanese culture. This hot spring bath is also the reason why many people go to Japan. So let's not talk too much .
There are two types of baths in Japan, one is called public bath or sento and the other is hot spring bath or onsen. Public baths are common bathrooms. And Onsen is what you see in the anime. There are some rules for using Onsen:
1.No towel or towel can be brought with you, it will be given from there.
2.You can't bring a swimsuit, you have to take off your clothes in the dressing room and go into the water naked in front of everyone. There are many who get up from the water and wrap a towel around their waists. It is strictly forbidden and it hurts the Japanese to do so.
3.Be free with everyone, no shame.
4.You have to come to the onsen clean and tidy, if necessary, you can come from home before taking a bath. (Every onsen, There is a bathroom, you can take a bath from there if needed)
5.Swimming cannot be done by walking around, as it is not a swimming pool.
6.You have to meditate from one place to another. Can't talk
7.Water cannot be sprinkled. Especially on the girls side. (There are walls between boys and girls)
8.There are separate doors for men and women. Many onsens have a schedule where boys can come at one time and girls at another time.
9.Photography is prohibited. If you take a picture, you will have to pay a huge fine.
10.Do not dive repeatedly. Etc.
Rule number two may seem very embarrassing to everyone, but once you get used to it, it becomes a very relaxing feeling. And if you're embarrassed, there's a separate hot shower for foreigners, where you can also wear a swimsuit. The Japanese do not allow outsiders in most hot spring baths.
Onsen's smoke does not mean that the water is too hot, it can be up to a maximum of 30 degrees Celsius, which is very comfortable for the body and has biological benefits.