Global rating |
An outstanding onsen, worth the trip by itself | |
| A very good onsen you should not miss if you are in the area | ||
| A good quality onsen, which should be enjoyed by everybody | ||
| A less interesting place, but it still might offer a pleasant short visit | ||
| Less interesting onsen, not recommended | ||
Size |
Extremely large bath or combination of many smaller baths | |
| Large bath or combination of several smaller baths | ||
| Average size, can typically accomodate 10-20 persons | ||
| Small bath, for just a couple of persons | ||
| More like a bathtub, for 1-3 persons only | ||
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View |
A breathtaking view - have a look even if you don't bath | |
| A beautiful, above average view | ||
| A nice view, although not exceptionnal | ||
| The view is not the main feature of this place | ||
| Nothing to look at | ||
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Modesty |
Absolutely no modesty issue - swimming suits or clothes are used | |
| Women easily soak in those shelthered baths with separate changing rooms | ||
| Although officially a mixed bath, not so many women tend to soak it it | ||
| Bathing people can be seen from outside, or lack of proper changing room | ||
| Bath in full view and/or no changing room at all | ||
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Area |
An top destination in Japan | |
| A very attractive area to spend several days | ||
| An attractive area to visit | ||
| A less attractive area, but specific interesting activities can be found | ||
| Not a lot to do there |