Tattoo-Friendly Japanese Bathing Culture Tour at Funaoka Onsen
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Overview
Just like the tea ceremony, bathing in Japan is a deeply rooted cultural ritual. But how do you bathe the Japanese way? What are the dos and don’ts? Our bathing specialists will guide you through the fascinating etiquette and health benefits of Japanese baths—and then you’ll get to try it for yourself!
What to Expect:
Start at a one-of-a-kind cafe—a cozy space that was once a public bathhouse ! Here, you’ll learn the history and meaning behind Japanese bathing culture, complete with a take-home guide to proper bathing techniques.
Then soak like a local at the legendary Funaoka Onsen, a beautifully preserved bathhouse loved by Kyoto residents for generations.
✨ Why Join?
A chance to experience Japanese culture with all five senses.
Great for travelers interested in wellness, mindfulness, and local traditions.
Tour at a glance
What's included
- Guide fee
- Rental spa bags and body soap etc.
- drink fee
- Rental bath towels and towels
- Bathing fee
Itinerary
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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.
15 min Admission included -
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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.
1h Admission included
Meeting & pickup
Everyone meets at the start point.
Schedule
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- The guide is a local Japanese and is not very good at English.
- Individuals with contraindications for Hot spring (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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
10/10 would do it again definitely not for a shy human but was an amazing experience.Atsuki was awesome gave a brief history in a beautiful old bath house converted into a cafe and was an overall pleasure.
What an experience this was! Atsuki was very charismatic and provided history of onsens beforehand. He provided a guide on what order to do in the bath. I had an amazing time and really appreciated Atsuki's expertise and professionalism!
My first time at an Onsen and I was a bit nervous. Atsuki our guide was helpful, informative and very friendly. He explained the process and everything was relaxing and great. Atsuki even bought us coffee in a cafe beforehand and drove us to a shopping plaza after! I would DEFINITELY book this again. Also the cold bath was my favorite and I’m not fond of cold water! Thank you!
Beautiful experience getting a local history and perspective of bathing culture. Loved the before tour at a historical bath house. Our guide did a wonderful job explaining the ins and outs ahead of time before we had our bath experience, and making sure we were well prepared. Perfect amount of time, and the bath house we enjoyed ourselves. My friend did have a tattoo, no issues there.
Our guide was so informative explaining the culture of bathhouses in Japan. He was friendly and interesting. Big thums up!
I learned a lot and my bath experience was great, the guide gave me really good advice, answered all of my questions, and was very kind. I recommend at 100% ! 😊
Very nice experience. Atsuki was an excellent guide. Highly recommended.
It was a memorable experience and a great way to connect to a local. I enjoyed the experience ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Reviews are collected by Viator and Tripadvisor from verified travellers.
Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 1h 30m.
Is hotel pickup included?
Everyone meets at the start point.
Can I cancel for free?
Yes. Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.
Which languages is the guide available in?
Guide languages: EN
On which days does it run?
It runs Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat. Starts 15:00, 17:00, 19:00
How fast is the booking confirmed?
Instantly. Your e-ticket arrives by e-mail right after booking.
Is this a private tour?
No, this is a shared group experience.
Where do I complete the booking?
On viator.com, a Tripadvisor company, with live availability and secure payment. TourViaGo is a Global Partner of Viator.
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