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Sign inIn the middle of town about 4,000 litres of hot water a minute well up and run down seven wooden channels. Mineral deposits (yunohana) are gathered there, hence the name "hot-water field".
At Netsunoyu you can watch a demonstration of yumomi, a long-standing Kusatsu custom, and dancing to the Kusatsu-bushi folk song. There are several shows a day.
A footbath in an all-cypress pavilion beside the Yubatake, free and open to all. The building recreates Matsunoyu, a communal bath that stood here in the Edo period.
Gozanoyu, Otakinoyu and Sainokawara open-air bath all use free-flowing spring water. The Sainokawara bath covers 500 square metres across the men's and women's sides.
The town has 19 communal baths. Some are open free of charge to both residents and visitors.
At this placeKusatsu's water is very hot: pour some over yourself first, then get in slowly, feet first.
Rules on tattoos differ widely between facilities and you may be refused, so check ahead. Some inns have private baths you can reserve, or in-room baths, that guests with tattoos can use.
Leave your clothes in a basket or locker in the changing room. Swimwear is not worn. Taking photos in the bathing area is prohibited.
Before getting into the bath, pour hot water over yourself with a bucket (kakeyu) and wash your body clean at the washing area.
Get in slowly rather than jumping in. Do not swim or splash. Avoid drinking alcohol before bathing.
Do not put your towel in the bath; rest it on your head or on the edge of the tub. Tie up long hair.
Dates change from year to year. Check the official site before you go.
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When you get out, dry your body well before you go back into the changing room.
Rules on tattoos, swimwear and mixed bathing, and whether soap and towels are provided, differ between facilities. Follow the instructions on site.
Sources for the etiquette: 観光庁 旅館 Q&A / 観光庁 多言語解説文データベース Japanese Hot Springs: Manners and Rules / 東京の観光公式サイト GO TOKYO 習慣とマナー / JNTO Understanding and Mastering Japanese Manners and Etiquette / JNTO Guide to Hot Springs in Japan's National Parks（環境省 提供）