A Soak in Tradition: Discovering Kinosaki Onsen #210

A Soak in Tradition: Discovering Kinosaki Onsen #210
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Dive into the heart of Japan at Kinosaki Onsen. Explore traditional onsen culture, from tattoo-friendly baths to cultural attire. Unwind in the magic of outdoor baths and cultural quirks in this immersive episode.

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単語 (Vocabulary)

温泉街 (おんせんがい) - Onsen town
施設 (しせつ) - Facility
露天風呂 (ろてんぶろ) - Open-air bath
浸かる (つかる) - To soak in water
歴史 (れきし) - History
特徴 (とくちょう) - Characteristic
制覇 (せいは) - Conquest, complete victory
洞窟 (どうくつ) - Cave
滝 (たき) - Waterfall
現金主義 (げんきんしゅぎ) - Cash-based
観光客 (かんこうきゃく) - Tourist
昔ながら (むかしながら) - Old-fashioned, traditional
タトゥー可 (タトゥーか) - Tattoo acceptable
下駄 (げた) - Geta (wooden sandals)
自動販売機 (じどうはんばいき) - Vending machine

会話の話題 (Conversation Topics)

温泉(おんせん)(はい)ったことがありますか?(だれ)()きましたか?どんな体験(たいけん)でしたか?
Have you ever been to an onsen (hot spring)? Who did you go with? What was the experience like?

温泉(おんせん)()(さい)、タトゥーがあっても()にならない施設(しせつ)()えたらいいと(おも)いますか?
Do you think it would be beneficial to have more onsen facilities that are accommodating of tattoos?

浴衣(ゆかた)()温泉街(おんせんがい)(ある)文化(ぶんか)についてどう(おも)いますか?体験(たいけん)してみたいですか?
What do you think about the culture of walking around onsen towns in a yukata (Japanese summer kimono)? Would you like to experience it?

現金(げんきん)主義(しゅぎ)についてどう(おも)いますか?現代(げんだい)のキャッシュレス社会(しゃかい)とのバランスについて意見(いけん)がありますか?
What are your thoughts on the cash-based approach? Do you have any opinions on finding a balance with today's cashless society?

城崎温泉(きのさきおんせん)若者(わかもの)(おお)かった理由(りゆう)(かんが)えて共有(きょうゆう)してください!
Please share your thoughts on why there were many young people at Kinosaki Onsen!

城崎温泉(きのさきおんせん)のお()温度(おんど)は42℃と(たか)めですが、理想(りそう)温度(おんど)何度(なんど)ですか?
The water temperature at Kinosaki Onsen is quite high at 42°C (107.6°F); what would be your ideal temperature for onsen water?

Visit Kinosaki - Best Onsen Town in Japan
Best Onsen Town in Japan | The Official Site

https://kinosaki-spa.gr.jp/about/spa/7onsen/

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