// Glossary
Natural Flowing Hot Spring
6 topics
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The Relationship Between Regional Culture and Hot Springs
The method of flowing natural hot spring water directly into the bath and allowing it to overflow. Embodies the philosophy of local hot spring resource management.
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The Anticipation When Planning a Hot Spring Trip
Hot springs that use water flowing directly from the source without artificial temperature adjustment. Simply imagining this term during planning swells expectations of a pure experience directly connected to the earth's blessings.
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What Is an Onsen to Japanese People?
Hot spring water flowing directly from the source into the bath without circulation or reheating. It symbolizes Japan's unique bathing culture that lets one experience nature's blessings as they are.
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When Does the Obsession with Spring Quality Begin?
A method of continuously pouring fresh spring water into the tub while discharging old water. Allows one to feel the 'freshness' and 'individual character' of the spring quality most strongly.
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The Non-Ordinary Sensation Created by the Steam of Hot Springs
The state where onsen water flows continuously from its source. Directly affects the volume and quality of steam, intensifying the sense of nature's power and non-ordinariness.
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Where Do the Experiences of Sentō and Onsen Differ?
Method where onsen water naturally springs from underground and flows directly into the bath without heating or circulation. Strongly evokes unity with the power of nature.