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Are all bathing facilities in ryokan natural hot springs (onsen)?

April 26, 2017bathing facilities hot natural onsen ryokan Springs

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Are all bathing facilities in ryokan natural hot springs (onsen)?

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While many ryokan have large public baths, they are not necessarily natural hot springs (known as onsen in Japanese). In order for a facility to be classified as an onsen, there are certain standards that need to be met by law regarding the composition and temperature of the water.