Hot Spring & Public Bath

Shibuya
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The 18 Most Fun Things To Do In Shibuya

Shibuya is the most stylish and must visit area for young generations in Tokyo. Shibuya is trendy spot but full of places where Japanese culture and life are rooted. The 18 Most Fun Things To Do In Shibuya introduce sightseeing, shopping, dining spots and also the things you can do only in Shibuya to experience Japanese actual life and trend. Things To Do | Must Visit Places In Shibuya Must Visit Places In Shibuya cover must visit sites ranging from Shibuya’s historical construction, park, shrine to the busiest scramble crossing in the world known as scenes of cinemas. Hachiko Statue Located in front of Hachiko exit of Shibuya st., Hachiko, […]

Tokyo Tower
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The Ultimate Guide | 18 Recommended Things To Do in Tokyo

To those who are at a lost what to do in Tokyo 18 Recommended Things To Do in Tokyo introduce must visit spots in four genres of Japanese culture, leisure spots, museum and relaxation. 18 Recommended Things To Do in Tokyo also cover from spots where you can fully enjoy Japanese culture, to the leisure spots where you can have the most rare experience in the world. 【Best Things To Do in Tokyo】 Japanese Culture Here are the best things we recommend you should do to experience Japanese Culture : see Sumo morning practice , attend Tea ceremony, visit Imperial palace, wear Kimono, visit Sensoji temple. Sumo Morning Practice What […]

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How to Take a Bath in Japanese Hot Spring

Bathing in hot spring is a must experience for visitors to Japan. But there are some manners you should observe. Learn about them and enjoy  like Japanese do. Please make sure which entrance is for you. Color of Noren (hanging cloth) is usually blue for men, red is for women. First, take off your clothes at dressing room. Swimming suits and tattoo are not allowed. But you can bring in a face towel to cover your privacy. Once you get in the bath tab keep the towel out of water. Before entering the bath rinse your body with warm water from the tap or bath tab with bucket.   3. […]

Temple style public bath
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Temple style Public Bath

Temple ?! No! This is not a temple, but a public bath, Sento. This temple style Sento can be rarely seen nowadays, except in animation scene of “Sen to Chihiro” English titled “Spirited Away” by Hayao Miyazaki. But here in temple style public bath called Atami-yu in Kagurazaka area, you can actually enjoy bathing. People have enjoyed public bath Sento as a communication place with neighbors since Edo period. Public bath is must place to experience Japan. You may see temple style public bath “SCAI THE BATHHOUSE” in old town, Yanaka but now used for gallery. Edo- Tokyo open air architectural museum exhibits Temple style public bath called Kodakara-yu meaning […]