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Kashikiri private baths
Bathing in a hot spring bath is one of Japan’s most treasured cultural experiences, but for many foreigners - especially older children and teenagers - the thought of baring all before a room full of strangers is just too much to stomach. Luckily, many Japanese inns have kashikiri (reservation-only) baths, so you and your family can enjoy this much-loved Japanese pastime in the privacy of your own company.
Ryokan with a range of hot spring baths may have one kashikiri bath. This is a bath that can be used privately by locking the door behind you. These can be used alone or as a family or couple. Higher grade ryokan may also have rooms with private en-suite hot spring baths either indoor or out which are perfect for couples.
However you take an onsen bath, the end goal is the same: to reach a state of yudedako or "boiled octopus" otherwise known as that happy, relaxed feeling you get after full immersion in hot bath water. Enjoy!
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