as positively as possible,
with each municipality and facility
making an effort based on their current situation.
That seems to be the nuance.
I checked by phone in advance
and was able to bathe.
Hmm, the nuance was that it's OK
from 14:00 to 16:00,
basically when it's not crowded.
Later I asked the Shizuoka Prefectural Government
about the notice from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
Apparently
it isn't legally binding.
The national government sends a notice (or directive?) to the prefecture,
and the prefecture tells each municipality, "We received this notice."
What the national government is saying is, let's move toward accepting tattoos,
Got in
The price is very likely to go up soon. Locals use it like a sento, so please follow the etiquette, say hello, and then bathe. Near the entrance there's a small notice of rules, just for appearances.
At the front desk they take your temperature, you write your address, prefecture, and name, and you can get in for 150 yen. The onsen water is heated, so sometimes it's lukewarm depending on the time, but you can ask the other bathers and run hot water from the faucet. The tub is small and only fits 3 people, but you can relax, and 150 yen is an amazing price. It's deep in the mountains, but if you think of it as a stop on a drive or a ride, it's great value.
as positively as possible, with each municipality and facility making an effort based on their current situation. That seems to be the nuance.
I checked by phone in advance and was able to bathe. Hmm, the nuance was that it's OK from 14:00 to 16:00, basically when it's not crowded. Later I asked the Shizuoka Prefectural Government about the notice from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. Apparently it isn't legally binding. The national government sends a notice (or directive?) to the prefecture, and the prefecture tells each municipality, "We received this notice." What the national government is saying is, let's move toward accepting tattoos,
The price is very likely to go up soon. Locals use it like a sento, so please follow the etiquette, say hello, and then bathe. Near the entrance there's a small notice of rules, just for appearances.
At the front desk they take your temperature, you write your address, prefecture, and name, and you can get in for 150 yen. The onsen water is heated, so sometimes it's lukewarm depending on the time, but you can ask the other bathers and run hot water from the faucet. The tub is small and only fits 3 people, but you can relax, and 150 yen is an amazing price. It's deep in the mountains, but if you think of it as a stop on a drive or a ride, it's great value.