{"product_id":"9781741175516","title":"Onsen of Japan : Japan's Best Hot Springs and Bathhouses by Michelle Mackintosh","description":"No trip to Japan is complete without an authentic onsen (hot spring) experience. But the art of Japanese communal bathing, with its?relaxing qualities and healing properties, is still a mystery to most Western tourists.    Help is now at hand. Onsen of Japan showcases over 100 of the best onsen from across the country - including traditional 7th-century baths, historic wooden buildings, open-air mountain springs, rustic neighbourhood baths, and big city super santos (aquatic centres) - all of them beautiful places to enjoy this quintessential Japanese experience. Alongside vivid descriptions and beautiful images, each listing includes a checklist with important travel information, such as price range, whether same-sex or mixed bathing is available, whether English is spoken, and if tattoos are accepted.    A detailed introduction at the front of the book includes a guide to etiquette, onsen rules, customs and quirks, as well as information on different water types and their healing benefits. The authors also offer tips on how to take a bath like a local, bathing in different seasons, the best places to take a foot bath (ashiyu) or hand bath (teyu), and where you can cook your own onsen egg.    This is essential reading for anyone dreaming of visiting Japan.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56303326167413,"sku":"9781741175516","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781741175516.jpg?v=1762794208","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9781741175516","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}