点评:When our cruise ship docked in Beppu, Japan, famous for their hot springs, my husband and I were eager to try the local hot spring onsen. Unfortunately, Japan’s onsen etiquette requires complete nudity, as wearing swimming suit was considered unsanitary for public bathing. Even though the facility was separated by gender, we were not comfortable with this custom. (More myself than my husband!)
Fortunately, Hyotan Hot Springs, located a short taxi ride from the cruise port, offered private onsen rooms. The room came with changing room, a place to soak in the coin operated hot spring water, along with separate sauna and a cold-water tub. You have the option to choose the outdoor or indoor room. Fee was based on the duration of the time you reserved the room. We made a reservation for 90 minutes and it cost 3,600 JPY ($24), paid in cash at the end. While shampoo, conditioner, and soap are provided, you need to bring your own towel and drinking water, as these are extra charges.
You can only book one week in advance. Highly recommended for those people who want to experience the Japanese onsen in private.
翻译:我们的游轮停靠在日本别府,这里以温泉闻名。我和丈夫非常想体验一下当地的温泉。可惜的是,日本的温泉礼仪要求全裸,因为穿泳衣在公共浴池被认为是不卫生的。虽然温泉设施是男女分开的,但我们还是不太习惯这种习俗。(我比我丈夫更不适应!)
幸运的是,距离游轮码头不远的冰谷温泉提供私人温泉包间。包间里有更衣室、投币式温泉池、独立的桑拿房和冷水池。您可以选择室内或室外包间。费用根据预订时长计算。我们预订了90分钟,费用为3600日元(约24美元),最后用现金支付。虽然温泉提供洗发水、护发素和香皂,但毛巾和饮用水需要自备,因为这些是额外收费的。
只能提前一周预订。强烈推荐给想要私下体验日式温泉的人。