Hello! We will guide you through the proper bathing etiquette at Funaoka Onsen.
Bathing Precautions
Do not submerge towels or hair in the bathtub.
Wipe your body when returning to the changing room. Be careful not to walk around the changing room while wet, as it can make the floor slippery and inconvenience others.
Wash your body before entering the bath.
Many Japanese women feel uncomfortable if someone enters the bath without washing first. Please make sure to clean your body thoroughly before entering the bath.
How to bathe
①Shoes box
Take off your shoes and place them in the shoe rack.
*Please be careful not to enter with shoes on!
②Reception at the front desk
If you don’t have a towel or shampoo, they are available for purchase at the front desk. The staff at the front desk are Japanese and run Funaoka Onsen as a family business, so their English may be limited. Simple English will be understood, so please speak clearly and politely.
③Locker in the dressing room
Please take off all your underwear as well.
Put the clothes you have taken off in the locker and wrap the locker key around your wrist.
Lockers are free and come with keys, so you can safely store your belongings. Please remove any jewelry before bathing to prevent loss.
Do not take your bath towel into the bathing area; please leave it in your locker.
④Please go to the toilet before entering the bath.
Introduce and explain the bathing area
① Utase-yu (Waterfall Bath)
A bath where hot water falls from a height with strong pressure.
It has a massage effect, especially on the shoulders and back.
② Cold Bath
A bath filled with cold water. Helps with relaxation and recovery from fatigue.
③ Open-Air Bath (Rotenburo)
An outdoor bath where you can enjoy the fresh air and seasonal views. A relaxing, nature-connected experience.
④ Herbal Bath (Kusuri-yu)
A bath with bath salts, herbs, or medicinal ingredients added to the water.
Helps to ease physical discomfort and promote well-being.
⑤ Deep Bath
A bath with deep water where you can soak while standing. Good for warming the body deeply.
⑥ Electric Bath
A bath with a weak electric current in the water.
Helps to relax muscles and relieve stiffness. (You may feel a light tingling sensation.)
⑦ Hinoki Bath (Cypress Bath)
A wooden bath made from Japanese cypress. Known for its soothing aroma and relaxing effect.
⑧ Bubble Bath
A bath filled with tiny bubbles that gently stimulate the skin. Offers a soft, pleasant bathing experience.
⑨ Jet Bath
Strong jets of water or air come out from the sides or bottom of the tub.
Provides a massage-like effect, promoting blood circulation.
Why do japanese people bathe naked?
It’s said that in the past, people who had baths at home would lend them out to others, so they became accustomed to seeing other people naked, and now they have no qualms about being naked.
Why are people with tattoos often banned from bathing in Japan?
In the past, tattoos were a symbol of anti-social force, so they have a strong, scary image. Younger Japanese people today are generally less bothered by tattoos, but there are still quite a number of older Japanese who feel uncomfortable with them.
Finally
Since I have explained Funaoka Onsen in detail, I hope you now feel comfortable and confident about bathing there. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me individually.
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