Onsen & Sento Bathing

温泉・銭湯 · Onsen · Sentō

Wash seated, rinse fully, towel on head — the communal bath, done right.

CODE: CIVIC-BATH

PRE-WASH MANDATORY

TOWEL IN WATER FORBIDDEN

SWIMWEAR NONE · NUDE

TATTOOS VENUE-DEPENDENT

ETIQUETTE FOCUS

Shared hygieneWash before soaking

Bath waterKeep towels out

PrivacyNo photos

Entry policiesCheck venue rules

One ritual to learn, then pure relaxation. Watch a regular for sixty seconds first.

Mandatory Submission Pack

Verify each asset before the immigration desk sees it.

0 OF 4 PACKED

Wash Seated, Rinse Fully MANDATORY Scrub thoroughly at the low shower stools before approaching the tub. No soap or shampoo residue enters the water.
Towel on Head, Never in Water MANDATORY Fold the small towel onto your head or the tub rim. Long hair tied up and out of the bath.
Check Tattoo Policy First CHECK FIRST Many baths still refuse visible tattoos; tattoo-friendly lists and cover seals exist. Never sneak in.
Rinse Before Sauna + Cold Plunge EXTENSION Sweat off before the cold bath, and sit on your towel in the sauna. Same logic throughout.

General information only — immigration rules change and cases vary. Confirm with the Immigration Services Agency or a registered specialist before acting.