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Originally Posted by nobora
Im not sure if this has been asked but in manga/anime I see that in public bath houses they dont wear any clothes/bathing suits .....does this really happen in Japan right now?
Or do they use towels to cover up?
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Yes, that is all correct and they do use towels to cover up.
My wife would often spend a weekend with a friend at an Onsen Ryoken. She loved it.
If you feel inclined to visit an Onsen, their are many options both Public and Private.
The best type is a private room over looking a mountain range with your own private Onsen to enjoy the view. That option is usually expensive.
We often stayed at Coganoi Bay Hotel in Wakayama prefecture, and it had a small public onsen in the large garden.
For some reason, it wasn't popular so I took full advantage and enjoyed my time in it.
I did meet a few ladies also enjoying it, and the embarassment on my part soon dissapeared over some friendly conversation.
So don't worry, do as the Japanese do, go and experience one, and let your pleasure overtake your embarrasment
