Japanese bubble bath guide: service first, reasonable charges, conscience of the industry

Life is like a journey without a destination. We encounter scenery, experience wind and rain, and look for the heart-warming relationship on this journey. Sometimes, we don't have to pursue every moment of life to be dazzling, because in these simple daily lives, we may find those small happiness that makes life extraordinary. For example, Japan's bubble bath is not just a simple way of bathing, but also a special experience that allows people to completely relax and temporarily forget their troubles.



Japan, a country that maintains traditions while keeping up with the pace of modernity, has something worth learning from the world, whether it is its cleanliness, animation culture, education system, or machinery manufacturing industry. Even the controversial red-light district has its unique way of existence on this land, reflecting the complex and diverse side of Japanese society.

When it comes to the living habits of the Japanese, soaking themselves in a steaming hot bathtub after get off work seems to have become a part of their daily life. This bathing culture occupies a pivotal position in Japanese society. It is not only a way for individuals to relax, but also a family and even social activity. As a special service, bubble baths are not only available in certain places, but can be found in almost every corner of Japan, from Tokyo to Osaka, from Hokkaido to Kyushu.

Japan's bathing culture is rich and colorful, with a variety of bathing places. The traditional "sento" still maintains its position in the old city, attracting people who seek traditional Japanese bathing experience with its affordable prices and strong cultural atmosphere.

Through this article, we hope to lead readers to have a deeper understanding of Japan's bubble bath culture in a relaxed and enjoyable way, and explore the social and cultural phenomena reflected behind it, so that everyone can have a more comprehensive and vivid understanding of Japan's lifestyle.



Imagine taking a bath in a historic "sento". Although the facilities seem a bit old, they carry a piece of history and many people's memories. Here, the men's and women's bathing areas are separated, and everyone can enjoy the fun of bathing in a relaxing environment without worrying about privacy. But if you want more than just a simple bath, then Japan's bubble bath will definitely give you a different experience.

Bubble bath, this name that sounds curious, actually has a very interesting history. Its predecessor is the Turkish bath, a bathing method that originated from the Roman public bath culture and was later added with the unique "bubble scrubber" element by the Turks. Over time, the Japanese combined this culture with elements of Thai baths to create a new bathing experience. But because of a dispute about the name, this bathing style was eventually called "bubble bath" in Japan, a name that sounds both dreamy and curious.

When you walk into a store that provides bubble baths, the first thing you need to pay is the "bath fee". This fee is about 3,000 to 6,000 yen. This fee only includes basic bathing services. If you want to enjoy the relaxing-sounding fully automated scrubbing massage service, you will need to pay extra for it. The price will vary depending on the length of the service and the service provider.



Service process

1. After entering the store, the clerk will say welcome and ask if you have an appointment
2. If you don’t have an appointment, you will be shown photos, selected, and paid
3. You will be given a card as a code
4. You are asked to wait in the waiting room
5. When the girl is ready, the clerk will come to greet you and take you to see the girl
6. After entering the room, the girl will introduce herself and chat with you
7. Help you take off your clothes
8. Prepare toiletries, help you take a bath, rinse your mouth, and also use medicine to clean key parts
9. The girl will ask you to soak in the bathtub, and then come to the bathtub...
10. Move to the water bed, the girl starts with body friction...

List of red-light districts in Japan

Hokkaido/Tohoku region
Susukino (Sapporo, Hokkaido) (one of the largest red-light districts in Hokkaido and Tohoku)
Kokubuncho/Ichibancho (Sendai, Miyagi) (the largest red-light district in Tohoku)
Okitamacho (Fukushima, Fukushima)
Onahama (Iwaki, Fukushima)
Kanto region
Sakuracho, Tsuchiura, Ibaraki during the day
Sakuracho (Tsuchiura, Ibaraki)
Minami Ichiban-gai (Ota, Gunma) (referred to as "Kabukicho in the northern part of Kanto")
Miyako (Isesaki, Gunma) (red-light districts can be seen along the main road)
Ikegami-cho (Utsunomiya, Tochigi)
Omiya Kita-ginza (Omiya-ku, Saitama)
Nishikawaguchi (Kawaguchi, Saitama)
Sakae-cho (Chuo-ku, Chiba)
Shinjuku/Kabukicho (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) (Japan's No. 1 red-light district)
Yoshiwara ( Senjo (Senjo, Taito-ku, Tokyo) (Japan's largest bubble bath area)
Uguisudani (Taito-ku, Tokyo) (takeout, one of the closest stations to Yoshiwara)
Ueno/Yushima (Taito-ku, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo)
Ikebukuro (Toshima-ku, Tokyo) (Tokyo's famous takeout)
Shibuya/Dogenzaka/Maruyama-cho (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) (takeout)
Misaki-cho (Hachioji, Tokyo)
Horinouchi/Minami-cho (Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa)
Akebono-cho (Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa)
Chubu

Ryogai-cho (Aoi-ku, Shizuoka, Shizuoka)
Kantsuen (Gifu, Gifu)
Yagase (Gifu, Gifu)
Mei Station (Nakamura-ku, Nishi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi)
Nakamura Red Light District <Daimon> (Aichi Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture (Nakamura District) (Bubble Bath Street)
Joshi Daiko Road (Naka District, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture)
Nakishiza (Naka District, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture)
Nayabashi (Nakamura District, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture)
Shibata (Minami District, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture)
Yamashiro (Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture)
Katayamazu (Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture)
Furumachi Showa Shinmichi (Chuo District, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture)
Kasugaura (Chubu, Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture)
Kinki

Shinkaichi/Fukuhara (Kobe City, Hyōgo Prefecture) Hyōgo-ku)
Kiyamachi (Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture)
Ogoto (Nae-e, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture)
Matsushima Shinchi (Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture)
Tobita Shinchi (Nishinari-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture)
Hanshin Amagasaki Station (Amagasaki City, Hyōgo Prefecture)
Tenno Shinchi (Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture)
Chūgoku/Shikoku Region
Ryukawa (Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture) (the largest red-light district in Chugoku and Shikoku)
Buzenda (Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture)
Joto-cho 2-chome /Yaegaki Shinchi (Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture) (the largest red-light district in Shikoku)
Dogotako-cho (Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture)
Kyushu/Okinawa area
Funado-cho (Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture)
Nakasu (Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture)[31]
Ureshino Onsen (Ureshino City, Saga Prefecture)
Shimotori/Chuo-dori (Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City, Kumamoto Prefecture)
Beppu Onsen (Beppu City, Oita Prefecture)
Satsuki-cho (Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture)
Tsuji (Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture)