Onsens are really big in Japan. Apparently the Japanese love having naked hot baths together, and who doesn't!? These baths are huge in Japanese ski resorts as a way to relax and unwind after a day on the slopes, and are also seen as a way to strengthen your muscles so they aren't aching the next day.
The particular onsen near my house in Japan opens at 4pm which for me is too late to visit straight off the slopes. Not sure if many feel the same but I can’t be bothered to wait around a few hours for a warm shower after skiing, hence why the onsen isn't really for me. However, I couldn't leave the Japanese ski resort without trying the onsen at least once so here is my tale...
