#onsen

2 guides tagged with "onsen"

June 3, 2026

Japan Onsen Budget Guide 2026: Cheap Entry, Etiquette & Tattoo-Friendly Picks

A budget traveler's guide to Japanese onsen — sento vs onsen, hot spring etiquette, day-use options from ¥500, tattoo-friendly spots, and the best cheap onsen in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Hakone.

May 16, 2026

hakone day-trip budget

Hakone Day Trip From Tokyo on a Budget 2026: Is the Free Pass Worth It?

Hakone day trip from Tokyo on a budget — highway bus for ¥2,200, honest Free Pass breakdown, cheap onsen from ¥800, and how to see Mount Fuji for under ¥6,000.