Onsen, Festivals & Recreation
Steaming mountain hot springs, neighbourhood shrine parades, and the seasonal traditions that set the rhythm of life outside work in Japan.
Where to start:
- Hot springs ( 温泉 ): Begin with Onsen — Japanese hot springs, then explore types of baths, onsen towns, and what the different mineral waters feel like.
- Festivals ( 祭り ): Read Matsuri: Japanese Festivals & Traditions for portable shrines (mikoshi), taiko drumming, and classic summer festivals across Japan.
