How to Use onsen in a Sentence

onsen

noun
  • But the best part of it is the onsen.
    — Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Apr. 2026
  • There was an onsen, and the food was the most adventurous yet.
    — Matt Bomer, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
  • The greater Niseko area is set in an active volcanic zone that is home to more than two dozen onsens.
    — Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 Nov. 2025
  • The hotel has 18 modern rooms, each with a private onsen bath.
    — Yukari Sakamoto, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Many of the hotels and inns have onsen baths where men and women bathe separately.
    — Yukari Sakamoto, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
  • This onsen is said to be especially gorgeous in winter, when snow is falling.
    — Lauren Groff, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Guests can also reserve sessions in a small private onsen which has knockout forest views.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
  • There are just 30 rooms on the property, and there’s also a Finnish-style sauna as well as an onsen.
    — Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2025
  • Although Japan is famous for onsens, Taiwan is peppered with hot springs as well.
    — Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Flower fields, hidden onsen, and secluded lakes are best uncovered with a rental car.
    — Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The Blakiston’s fish owl is the rarest owl in Japan but often visits the Yoroushi onsen in the evening.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 27 May 2026
  • Some higher-end properties offer private, in-room onsen.
    — Yukari Sakamoto, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Autumn is the perfect window for taking in the gorgeous fall foliage and taking a dip in the island’s many onsen.
    — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 May 2025
  • After skiing, soaking in an onsen is nonnegotiable.
    — Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
  • Japan’s onsens are ingrained as part of the country’s cultural landscape, with the practice of soaking in them dating back to the sixth century.
    — Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
  • All 32 rooms have onsen baths and walls of glass doors that lead to balconies with views of Mount Fuji and the surrounding forest.
    — Rob Goss, AFAR Media, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Best of all are terrace bathtubs crafted from rocks or hinoki cypress wood, filled with hot spring onsen water—plus haiku-inspiring valley views.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Nearby Hakone makes for a lovely excursion, home to centuries-old onsen, cute shopping streets, winding mountain roads, lakes and shrines.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
  • And winter, which offers 80 ski trails in the Shiga Kogen area, is also the best time to visit the onsen.
    — Yukari Sakamoto, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
  • If you’re headed to rural beaches or plan on hitting up an onsen, skip the string bikinis and Speedos and choose a more modest bathing suit like a tankini or one-piece.
    — Elaina Verhoff, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Washing your body thoroughly before stepping into an onsen is essential.
    — Catherine Heald, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026
  • The closest one gets to a genuine geothermally heated onsen in Kyoto is 30 minutes outside the city.
    — Lauren Groff, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Soak up onsen culture at Ginzan, one of Japan’s most enchanting bathing destinations.
    — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Soak up onsen culture at Ginzan, one of Japan’s most enchanting bathing destinations.
    — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Joshin Etsu Kogen is famously home to monkeys that like to sit in the thermal waters—but there are plenty of onsen for humans, too.
    — Yukari Sakamoto, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
  • At the top, an indoor–outdoor onsen draws mineral-rich water from deep beneath Tokyo, providing a restorative soak with views of the city skyline.
    — Kelsey Eisen, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Indulge in the Roku Spa, with year-round access to a soothing outdoor thermal onsen (pool), fitness center, and spa treatment rooms.
    — Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
  • After a day exploring Miyako Bay, return to warm onsen water, craft sake sips, and a variety of dining choices.
    — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2025
  • After a day exploring Miyako Bay, return to warm onsen waters, craft sake sips, and a variety of dining choices.
    — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Hirafu, the main base, is walkable and lift-connected, with standout ramen shops, izakayas, and easy access to onsen for post-ski recovery.
    — Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026

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