Diamond Princess -- Japanese Onsen Spa

[tangoll]

Hello, I'm booked for 28 Feb 2020 8 day cruise on Diamond Princess.  I understand

there is a Japanese style Onsen Spa (Hot springs).  My questions are:

1.  Is there a special charge for each use of the Onsen, or does one have to

buy a use card for use throughout the 8 day cruise?

2.  Where does the water come from?  Just normal hot water or does the ship

claim that water comes from one of hot springs found somewhere in the world or

Japan?

3.  Hours of operation?

 

Thank you.

[tangoll]

I've found out all I need to know.  Thanks.

[riffatsea]

Interesting to find this out about the Diamond Princess.

On land in Japan an onsen "bath" is just that, a bath not a jacuzzi for soaking.

On land you actually wash yourself before getting into the bath.

I wonder if facilities for actually washing(soap, shampoo,hair dryer etc) is in the "onsen" area on the Diamond Princess? Perhaps write about it in your trip report?

[tangoll]

16 hours ago, riffatsea said:

Interesting to find this out about the Diamond Princess.

On land in Japan an onsen "bath" is just that, a bath not a jacuzzi for soaking.

On land you actually wash yourself before getting into the bath.

I wonder if facilities for actually washing(soap, shampoo,hair dryer etc) is in the "onsen" area on the Diamond Princess? Perhaps write about it in your trip report?

What I found out, from videos and another chat group:

1.  Hours of operation:  8 am - 8 pm.  8 am - 10 am are for segregated/nude bathing; other times require swim wear.

2.  Cost: US$15 per single use 2 hour pass.  US$60 for five use pass.

3.  There are cubicles for washing before entering big tub; don't know where water comes from.

4.  Spa tubs alternate days male/female.