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Glossary of bath house terms | Japan Baths
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There are some interesting Japanese words used specifically to describe a features of a public bath. Find out what all these words mean. 足 (あし, ashi) means foot, 湯 (ゆ, yu) means hot waterFoot baths can be found in areas with natural hot springs. Often they are located outside public baths and are free to use for anyone. You will need to bring your own towel. フロント (ふろんと, furonto) means counter or frontdeskWhile older, smaller public baths have a bandai located in between the entrance doors to the onna-yu ...
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Osaka City Baths, public bath houses in Osaka City
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19 places in "Osaka City". While the samurai bureaucracy was regularly reviewing their budget the Osaka merchants lived a lavish life. This has given Osaka its easy-going-ness and created a breeding ground for present day comedians. With the riches came an interest in personal hygiene. The Japanese bathing culture sprouted from the aristocracy of Kyoto. But quickly found its way to Osaka. To this day Osaka has a vibrant array of public bath houses. Osaka, Ikuno Ward, Hayashiji 1-5-33. This somewhat bumpe...
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Resources | Japan Baths
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There are many websites and blogs out there about Japan, Japanese culture, life in Japan, etc. The resources that we find especially useful and closely related to our own are listed below. We welcome additions to this list. Reviews of onsen en sentō all over the Kansai area. Greg is the onsen addict, and this blog is about his attempts to soak himself in as many hot springs as he can. A blog about onsen bathing in Japan and especially about the various baths in the town of Beppu in the south of Japan.
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Kyoto City Baths, public bath houses in Kyoto City
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24 places in "Kyoto City". Kyoto is one of the ancient capitals of Japan and has for many hundreds of years been a centre of sophistication and culture. With that came a strong awareness of hygiene. History first mentions the existence of a bath house in the region as early as 1266. This was a simple, mixed gender affair. That even earned itself a place in the Lonely Planet. In Kyoto the bath house culture is still very much alive, and there are many sentō to be explored. Sagano Onsen Tenzan no Yu. Price...
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Cherry blossom viewing spots in Kyoto | Japan Baths
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Cherry blossom viewing spots in Kyoto. Cherry blossom viewing spots in Kyoto. March 15, 2013. Have you felt it lately? The sakura viewing spots of choice for many of Kyoto’s residents are world famous (amongst the locals), but lets look for nearby bath houses. 8211; between Ginkakuji and Nanji temples. Best time to visit is in early April. 8211; behind Yasaka shrine. Best time to visit is in early April. 8211; northwest of the city. Best time to visit is in early April. Bathing at the sentō. Woman in bat...
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Cherry blossom viewing spots in Kyoto | Japan Baths
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Cherry blossom viewing spots in Kyoto. Cherry blossom viewing spots in Kyoto. March 15, 2013. Have you felt it lately? The sakura viewing spots of choice for many of Kyoto’s residents are world famous (amongst the locals), but lets look for nearby bath houses. 8211; between Ginkakuji and Nanji temples. Best time to visit is in early April. 8211; behind Yasaka shrine. Best time to visit is in early April. 8211; northwest of the city. Best time to visit is in early April. Bathing at the sentō. Woman in bat...
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Cherry blossom viewing spots in Kyoto | Japan Baths
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Cherry blossom viewing spots in Kyoto. Cherry blossom viewing spots in Kyoto. March 15, 2013. Have you felt it lately? The sakura viewing spots of choice for many of Kyoto’s residents are world famous (amongst the locals), but lets look for nearby bath houses. 8211; between Ginkakuji and Nanji temples. Best time to visit is in early April. 8211; behind Yasaka shrine. Best time to visit is in early April. 8211; northwest of the city. Best time to visit is in early April. Bathing at the sentō. Woman in bat...
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Bathing etiquette: what to do at a Japanese bath house? | Japan Baths
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Bathing etiquette: what to do at a Japanese bath house? Bathing etiquette: what to do at a Japanese bath house? But if you simply want to know how to use a Japanese public bath without getting caught with your pants down, read on. On to the good stuff then. Bathing at a sentō is a simple 9 step process:. Take your shoes off at the door. This is the most important step, so lets repeat it: wash yourself. In Japan people wash before entering the bath. It makes sense if you think about the many bodie...When ...
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Fushimi Chikara no Yu | Japan Baths
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Fushimi Chikara no Yu. Kyoto, Fushimi Ward, Takeda Aoikecho 130. Http:/ www.chikara-u.com/en/. Fushimi Chikara no Yu. On weekdays the entrance fee is 600 and on weekends and holidays 750. The nearest train station to Fushimi Chikara no Yu is Takeda Station (Hyogo). Takeda Station (Hyogo) is about 450m away from Fushimi Chikara no Yu, which takes about 5 minutes to walk. Use Google Maps. To find your way or download the NAVITIME. App on your smartphone. Hotel Kyoto Wakura - Japaneedz Group. This somewhat ...
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