Hell, I traveled all over Japan.When I travel domestically, I like hot springs and often stay at Japanese inns.When I go to a hot spring, there’s something that bothers me lately.That’s about how to take a hot spring bath.I feel that there are many people, including Japanese people, who don’t know how to bathe in a hot spring.This time, I will write about how to take a bath in a hot spring.This is more of an etiquette than a rule.Please enjoy the hot springs comfortably by observing good manners.
You don’t have to learn this from someone; you learn it naturally by going to school with your grandparents and parents.There may also be information posted at the facility. In that case, please refer to it.
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Important Points
About Towels
If you’re staying at a ryokan, you’ll probably be provided with two towels.A large towel and a small towel.Please carry this small towel with you when entering the bathroom.However, do not soak the towel in the bathtub.Get into the bathtub by placing it on your head or by placing it on the edge of the bathtub or wherever you put your luggage.
Use a large towel to wrap around your body so you can dry yourself after you get out of the bathroom. It’s too hot to put on clothes, so I cover it with a towel.
By the way, when you take a bath, it’s basic to cover your private parts with a towel. These days, many young people cover their chests with towels, while older people hide their private parts.
About Hair
Tie your hair so it doesn’t get soaked in the bathtub. It’s best to tie it a little higher on your head.
About The Showers
Do not use while standing. Basically, just sit down and do it.
After Using The Shower
First, wash the chair you were sitting on in the shower.Place the bucket upside down on a chair or under a tap.This indicates that the shower is not in use.Also, please do not leave your personal belongings unattended.Other people will no longer be able to use it.Place it in your luggage storage area or corner.Or, wipe your body once and leave it in the changing room.
How To Enter A Hot Spring
In Japan, when staying at a ryokan, many people bathe in hot springs twice. night and morning. We will explain each input method.
Evening〜Night
１．Wash Body and Hair
Before entering the bathtub, wash your hair and body thoroughly with soap. At this time, some people wash their bodies with small towels they brought with them.
２．Tie Your Hair
Tie your hair before entering the bathtub. As I mentioned earlier, be careful not to let your hair soak in the bathtub.
３．Soak In The Bathtub
Do not soak the towel in the bathtub. Place it above your head or in a corner.
If there is an open-air bath and an indoor bath (a bath inside the room), most people go to the indoor bath before going to the open-air bath.
４．Wipe Your Body And Go Out
It is best to dry your body without taking a shower to avoid washing away the hot spring ingredients.At this time, wipe yourself with a small towel before leaving the bathroom.It is good manners to be careful not to get the changing room wet.We take care to ensure that everyone has a comfortable stay.
morning
１．Flush Your Body
We often take a bath in the morning without washing our body or hair.However, before soaking in the bathtub, please wash your body with hot water in a shower or bathtub.At this time, it is good manners to squat down and let the water flow.If you flush while standing, it will bounce back and be a nuisance.
２．Soak In The Bathtub
３．Wipe Your Body And Go Out
Observe manners
There is a proverb in Japan that says, “When you enter a village, obey the village.”This means that when you go to a place, you follow the rules of that place.When you come to Japan, I think you can enjoy your trip to Japan more by observing Japanese rules and etiquette.You can learn more about Japan by acting like a Japanese person.
So, enjoy your trip to Japan!
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