Enagic Nature Hot Spring Aroma — Attraction in Ginowan

Not the fanciest onsen I've been to, but a nice, relaxing experience. A little splurge for things like good grades or getting through a tough audit with flying colors, or loosing 10 pounds. Towels, a uniform, toothbrush with toothpaste, and a razor are handed to you neatly in a little tote when you enter. Shampoo, conditioner, soap, and moisturizer are provided, as are a hair dryer and brush. Nice to bring: Your own face mask, hair products, special exfoliators and moisturizers, q-tips, nail clippers, deodorant, makeup, and change of clothes.

The nude area included, I think, 6 hot tubs and one cold bath indoors, and one hot tub outside. Two saunas, one typical sauna (far-infrared) and one with salt so you can exfoliate your body while sweating it all out. And one waterfall-type shower. I was done experiencing all I wanted to do in about 2 hours. Oh, and the little garden was pretty, nice to look at while soaking.

There is an exercise uniform to wear in the common areas, but the common areas as far as I could see include the little restaurant and a relaxation room with recliners and TVs. I didn't get the point of the room, personally (just to watch TV?). If there were other places, I missed them, though I looked. There were those vibrating machines that you stand on and they shake your body loose.

The website is only in Japanese, so I couldn't read it. And every person there except me was Japanese, so you get to practice your language skills and experience Japanese culture on your own. Some signs are in English, but not all. Basically, they say to be on your best, most respectful onsen behavior and don't do any of the wierd or brazenly selfish things you see people do in public in US cities. Read up online on what is expected of you before going to any onsen. Like most every onsen, tatoos are not allowed.

Summary: Pretty, relaxing, with some variety, but not really big. Worth a short drive...

My first onsen experience in Japan. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Shoes are left in a locker near entrance, the key is given to the staff at front desk and 1500 yen is the price of admission. A large and small towel is given to you as well as a plastic bag for placing them in after finishing.

Facility was very clean and organized, there is a sauna room, salt scrub room, jacuzzi, and 2 heated indoor pools including one with a laying section. The jets for the jacuzzi were broken when I visited. Small seat coverings are provided inside as well as a cold water pool for cleaning the coverings and sitting in. The outdoor pool is the hottest and has a small garden with waterfall that provides a pleasant ambience.

I was the only foreigner during my stay (1.75 hours) but guests did not stare and were gracious. I was unsure of the salt scrub and one guest suggested how to use that particular room. Cannot thank him enough. There is a tv relaxation room for sitting as well as a small restaurant attached with cheap food around 500-700 yen for a set meal.

I will definitely be...

It's a bit of a way away from most accommodations, but it's worth getting here even if it costs a bus trip. I rented a car, and for drivers this place is also a big plus with their huge parking lot.

You enter on 1F. The outside stairs lead to a retaurant, which might be a bit confusing to those who cannot read Japanese. The admission was ¥1500 if I remember, which is a bit steep for what it is. You do get a set of 3 towels and a set of relaxation clothes (a kind of pyjamas basically) included in the admission. So at least you don't need to bring your own towels.

As for the baths themselves, they a just perfect. There's an indoor jacuzzi-type bath, a regular bath, a regular much hotter bath, an outdoor bath, and some thematic baths. There are saunas (yes, plural) and cold water tubs as well. Some reclining chairs outside to cool down and show off your naked body to the neighbouring...