Asia has very few naturist beaches, but a growing set of private adults-only naturist resorts in Thailand and traditional bathing culture in Japan. If you are planning a clothing-optional trip to Asia, this is the short version of what the place is actually like.
It is known above all for private naturist resorts rather than public beaches, thailand's clothing-optional hotels, japanese onsen bathing and warm sea most of the year. Most visitors build a trip around Chonburi and Pattaya area, Thailand and Japanese onsen.
Within Asia we cover Thailand, each with its own beaches, resorts and rules.
Why naturists choose Asia
- Private naturist resorts rather than public beaches
- Thailand's clothing-optional hotels
- Japanese onsen bathing
- Warm sea most of the year
Beaches, resorts and saunas in Asia
Resorts
Chonburi and Pattaya area, Thailand
Small adults-only naturist resorts with pools.
Hot springs
Japanese onsen
Single-sex nude bathing is the norm and the tradition.
When to go and what the rules are
As a naturist region of the world, Asia is best understood through its season and its rules. November to March in Southeast Asia; onsen are best in winter. Public nudity is illegal across most of Asia. Naturism belongs inside private resorts and traditional bathhouses.
- Best time to visit
- November to March in Southeast Asia; onsen are best in winter.
- Etiquette & law
- Public nudity is illegal across most of Asia. Naturism belongs inside private resorts and traditional bathhouses.
Naturist countries in Asia
Naturist Asia FAQ
Is Asia good for a naturist holiday?
Asia has very few naturist beaches, but a growing set of private adults-only naturist resorts in Thailand and traditional bathing culture in Japan. Start with Chonburi and Pattaya area, Thailand, Japanese onsen.
When is the best time for a naturist trip to Asia?
November to March in Southeast Asia; onsen are best in winter.
What are the nudity rules in Asia?
Public nudity is illegal across most of Asia. Naturism belongs inside private resorts and traditional bathhouses.
Where can you go naked in Asia?
Chonburi and Pattaya area, Thailand (resorts) is the obvious starting point — small adults-only naturist resorts with pools.