I am moving to Japan next year and I am still considering where I’d like to live. One of the biggest reasons for my move is the hot springs. Oita looks beautiful but I don’t do well with hot summers. Hokkaido seems more up my lane but I’ve done some research and there are less onsens in Hokkaido that allow for people with tattoos. I understand I can sometimes cover my tattoos to enter other onsens (I only have a couple on my arms), as well as reserve private onsens for myself. I was just wondering in general which one you would recommend. Also any advice about the prefectures beyond just the onsens would be nice as well! I’d like all the information I can get.
The two other places I am looking at living are Yamagata or near Sendai, (not necessarily for the hot springs) if you wanna share some thoughts on those places as well. Not just about the onsens but maybe just general knowledge about living there would be nice. I’ve done basic research on all the areas I just wanted some more insight.
by RoadtripWarrior