Guide tour of Japanese bathing culture at Funaoka Onsen
Like the tea ceremony and calligraphy, sento (public baths) are one of the most important traditional cultures in Japan.
What is the correct way to take a bath? Are there any bathing etiquette? Our bathing specialists will answer any questions you may have about bathing, and then you will actually try bathing!
This experience is a new experience that traces the history of sento (public bath) culture and allows you to experience it for yourself, and it can also help you become healthier.
Orientation will be held at a cafe that used to be a sento (public bath). During the orientation, we will explain the 1300-year history of Japanese public bath culture and give you a paper summarizing recommended bathing methods, so you can deepen your understanding of public bath culture and bathing methods. After that, you will practice the bathing method we explained to you at Funaoka Onsen.
Why not experience Japan's sento culture, which boasts a rich tradition, with all your senses?
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Experience Japanese Sento Culture at Funaoka Onsen in Kyoto
What's included in Guide tour of Japanese bathing culture at Funaoka Onsen
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
This cafe was renovated from a public bathhouse and is one you can only experience here. While sipping a drink, you will learn about the history of Japanese public baths and how to bathe.
Funaoka Onsen
Before taking a bath, we will use materials to lecture on unique bathing methods. After the lecture, please try the bathing method yourself.
Inclusions
- Guide fee
- Rental spa bags and body soap etc.
- Rental bath towels and towels
- insurance fees
- Food and drink charges at the cafe(Around 500 to 800 yen)
- bathig fee（550 yen per person）
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- staff are not homosexual.
- I am an independent guide and am not an employee of Funaoka Onsen or Sarasa Nishijin.
- The guide is a local Japanese and is not very good at English.
- Individuals with contraindications for public bathing (e.g., severe heart or lung diseases, recent gastrointestinal bleeding, advanced malignant tumors, or severe anemia).
- Individuals feeling unwell on the day, those with a fever, or those who have consumed alcohol.
- Participants who cannot bathe independently or require significant assistance (e.g., wheelchair users).
- If a doctor advises against participation, the individual must refrain from joining the experience.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- It is meeting at the entrance of Funaoka Onsen