>In any case it was an experience, certainly not a cheap one, and it was punctuated with moments of discomfort but also deep relaxation. Fancy onsen ryokan can

>In any case it was an experience, certainly not a cheap one, and it was punctuated with moments of discomfort but also deep relaxation. Fancy onsen ryokan can be quite pricy, but I wouldn't say it's expensive in general. I'm currently in Matsuyama and entry to the Dogo onsen bathouse (one of the oldest hot springs in Japan) is like 460 yen per person. Many hotels also have hot spring baths in onsen towns without it being too expensive. Dormy Inn is a good example. That's a chain of business hotels which always comes with a bath in the top floor. Price is a bit more expensive than regular business hotels, but nothing over the top.