Can you wear undies in onsen?
Japanese onsens are enjoyed naked. Swimsuits or underwear are not allowed. Kindly wash your body well before getting in the onsen. Ensure the area is clean after use for the comfort of other guests. A ryokan with a private onsen offers a superb intimate experience. Unlike public hot springs, a private onsen is reserved for your exclusive use, letting you enjoy Japan’s bathing tradition in complete privacy.
Do you wear undies in onsen?
Clothes, including swimsuits and underwear, are not allowed to be worn in the bathing area and onsen. A Korean spa is not for the modest. To enter the spa and sauna on gender segregated floors, we ask that no clothing be worn. Bathing suits are not allowed in the spas. Please shower prior to entering the spas.
Do I take my bra off for a massage?
It’s up to you. Women usually remove their bras to allow the massage therapist to work on the back and shoulder area without getting massage oil or lotion on the bra. If your problem area is your low back, hips, buttocks, or groin, tight-fitting or large underwear can sometimes get in the way of massage work. The groin area isn’t just “one spot. It includes a group of muscles like the adductors, pectineus, and gracilis that connect your pelvis to your thighs. Massage therapists often treat these muscles in athletes and active individuals, especially those recovering from strain or injury.But what about more sensitive or overlooked regions like the groin? Can a massage therapist legally and ethically treat that area? In certain cases, yes, but with professional boundaries, client consent, and specific therapeutic reasons.
Do I take my bra off at the spa?
It’s up to you. Women usually remove their bras to allow the massage therapist to work on the back and shoulder area without getting massage oil or lotion on the bra. Wear as much or as little clothing as you’d like during the massage. When it’s time for your appointment, feel free to take off some, all, or none of your clothing. Most people dress down to their underwear for the first time, while others are completely fine being naked under the massage blanket.It’s a good idea not to remove all of your clothing unless your therapist has requested you do so. Removing too much clothing can create an uncomfortable situation for both you and your massage therapist. Another important thing to avoid during a massage is making noises.