(おんせん)

おんせん
noun
hot spring, spa
1. hot spring, spa
A natural spring of geothermally heated water, or a resort/facility built around such a spring.
I plan to go to a hot spring on the weekend.
There are many hot springs in Japan.
Taking a hot spring bath relieves fatigue.
I went on a hot spring trip with my family.
This hot spring is said to be good for the skin, and many people come from far away.

CULTURAL NOTE: 温泉(おんせん) is deeply ingrained in Japanese culture. Japan has over 3,000 hot spring resorts due to its volcanic geography.

COMMON PATTERNS:

TYPES OF 温泉(おんせん):

FAMOUS 温泉(おんせん) AREAS:

  • 別府(べっぷ), 箱根(はこね), 草津(くさつ), 有馬(ありま)