Too Hot to Bathe: How Kusatsu Cools Japan’s Hottest Onsen | Yumomi Explained

The Onsen Guy continues his journey in Kusatsu Onsen, where the hot springs shape everyday life ♨️ This time we look beyond bathing and into the traditions built around these powerful waters. From the rhythmic Yumomi ritual, where hot spring water is cooled by hand and song, to historic bathhouses, foot baths, and stories passed down through generations. We also will get a glimpse into how the town lives with its onsen✨ Locals share how the springs have supported daily life for centuries, and why warriors from Japan’s past were drawn here to recover and heal. This episode shows a quieter side of Kusatsu which is shaped by history, culture, and beloved waters that never stop flowing♨️♨️♨️ —— 📍 Kusatsu Onsen Netsunoyu https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZTspAZsh2spZm... 📍 Sainokawara Park https://maps.app.goo.gl/NEmnGM2fWQXEE... 📍湯畑草菴 足湯カフェ https://maps.app.goo.gl/saWhGFmXg1zP7... 📍Kusatsu Skyland Hotel https://maps.app.goo.gl/qhjTd557mx3gE... ▶️ Watch the beginning of pit adventure and experience bathing in Kusatsu’s legendary waters    • Japan’s Hottest Onsen: I Tried Bathing in ...   —— Kyle Card is a certified Onsen Sommelier & Hot Spring Bathing Consultant (温泉入浴指導員) with 15+ years of firsthand experience in Japan. He specializes in Japanese onsen etiquette, proper bathing practices, and cultural know-how, so you can enjoy hot springs with confidence and respect. 🔔 Subscribe to The Onsen Guy for clear, expert onsen guidance. 📲 Follow me on Instagram for exclusive onsen content! Instagram: @theonsenguy https://www.instagram.com/theonsenguy... #keepsoaking Chapters: 00:00 Indroduction 00:45 Yubatake 01:38 Yumomi 02:01 Yumomi experience 05:00 Foot bath 05:43 Face bath 06:58 Sainokawara Park 07:42 Foot bath cafe 08:24 Foodie exploring 08:44 Kusatsu Skyland Hotel 09:17 Kusatsu 101 Part 2 by the owner 10:15 Room 10:28 Dinner time 12:35 Onsen time 13:42 Closing