Hiroshi Kagawa

Definition of Shiosauna

Salt sauna. The temperature in the shiosauna is usually around 60°C and in the middle sits a large bucket with…

14 years ago

Definition of Otokoyu

The female side of the bath house. The entrance to the otokoyu is generally marked with a traditional Japanese curtain…

14 years ago

Matsuzaki Yuttarien in Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture

Address: 新松崎3-24-13, Higashi Ward, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture Telephone: 025-279-2683 Website: www.yuttarien.com/matsuzaki Nearest train station: Higashi-Niigata Station (3km) Facilities: warm…

14 years ago

Definition of Super Sento

A more sizable public bath house. Super sento have bigger bathing areas with a larger variety of baths than normal…

14 years ago

Makio Yuttarien in Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture

Address: 424槇尾, Nishi Ward, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture Telephone: 025-264-2683 Nearest train station: Uchino Station (939m) Facilities: warm bath Chain:…

14 years ago

Author: Wouter

The Japanese new year is a celebration of new hopes and firsts: first meal, first sunrise, first visit to a…

15 years ago

Category archives: Experience reports

I have been living in Japan for more than three years and usually we spend Christmas and New Year’s in…

15 years ago

The Oldest Public Bath in Japan: Dogo Onsen

Written on October 30, 2010 by Wouter Listing page for this sento. The public bath at Dogo Onsen in Matsuyama…

15 years ago

Experience report: Kita No Yu Shounai Onsen

Written on February 18, 2010 by Wouter Listing page for this sento. My experience: I was in Nagoya for a…

16 years ago

6 Unique Sento

Written on February 9, 2010 by Wouter In an earlier post I asked your help to update a list with…

16 years ago

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