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day-trip hot spring, hot spring bath for day use
A hot spring facility that can be enjoyed without an overnight stay, allowing visitors to bathe and return home the same day.
A popular leisure activity in Japan, referring to visiting a hot spring (温泉) facility for bathing without staying overnight. Many 旅館 and dedicated facilities offer 日帰り plans at a lower cost than full stays.
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Usage
Often shortened to 日帰り入浴 (day bathing) or 立ち寄り湯 (drop-in bath). Signs at hot spring resorts commonly advertise 日帰りOK or 日帰り可 to indicate day use is available.