Make The Most Of Your Visit To The Pools
For centuries, the therapeutic effects of soaking in hot pools have been recognised and exploited. Early Japanese, Chinese, and more recently Roman cultures placed the bath-house at the very center of their societies. Today, bath houses are common throughout Asia, Africa and the Middle-East where they are steeped with ritual and tradition.
These days the health benefits of soaking in hot water are well understood and 'hydrotherapy' plays an important part in various medical treatments, including those for diabetes, insomnia, arthritis, and heart disease. For the bather, hydrotherapy combines heat (and/or cold), buoyancy, turbulance (or massage) to achieve many important positive outcomes:
| ♦ | Heat applied to sore muscles/joints induces pain relief |
| ♦ | Bouyancy removes weight from muscles and joints and promotes pain relief and relaxation |
| ♦ | Water pressure forces static fluids trapped in body cavities to return to the circulatory system |
| ♦ | Heat activates the body's cooling response leading to better sleep |
| ♦ | Sweating and increased blood circulation promotes clearing metabolic by-products (such as lactic acid) |
| ♦ | The body's cooling response raises the heart rate while lowering blood pressure, a good cardio combination |
| ♦ | Gentle massage promotes muscle repair and leads to relaxation |
An important application of hydrotherapy is stress management. Combined with Onsen Hot Pools' cliff-top setting overlooking world-class alpine scenery, with complete peace and tranquility, you'll experience relaxation and inner peace like you've never known before.
Some important points to consider before your visit:
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Stay hydrated while soaking in your pool. Drink water or (better yet) fruit juice during your soak. Avoid alcohol before visiting the pools as it has a powerful dehydrating effect. You're welcome to bring drinks with you during your visit and we sell them at reception, but avoid glass bottles - the risk of injury due to broken glass is unacceptable. Onsen staff will provide plastic glasses on request. |
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Avoid overheating during your soak. The temperature of your pool should be warm enough to bring about the best therapeutic effects, but without causing overheating. Onsen staff generally select a temperature based on the day's weather, but you may tell us your preferred temperature. If you select a higher temperature, remember that you will be in the water for an hour, and what feels pleasant at first may start to feel opressive. |
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Dehydration and overheating are a powerful combination and can lead to light-headedness and potential slips or falls. Pay attention to the signals your body is sending you, and take cold shower if you need to cool down. Let us know if you would like the temperature of your pool turned-down. |
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If you are pregnant or have other health issues, you should consult your physician before visiting the hot pools. As a general rule, if pregnant, avoid hot pools during the first and last 3-month terms. During the middle 3 months, hot pools may be used but with careful attention to water temperature. |
| ♦ | The Onsen Hot Pools experience is all about peace and quiet, so please respect your fellow bathers and keep the level of noise to an absolute minimum. |
