Visiting an onsen or sento is one of the best ways to experience Japanese culture. But if it’s your first time, there are a few things you’ll want to know before stepping into the bath.
Do I wash first? Where does the little towel go? Can I swim?
This illustrated poster breaks Japanese bathing etiquette down into 9 simple rules, using clean visuals and easy-to-understand English.
It’s designed for travelers preparing for their first onsen or sento experience — but also makes a fun, minimal piece of Japanese-inspired wall art for your home.
Japanese bath etiquette may seem complicated at first, but most of it comes down to one idea:
Get clean first. Then soak and relax.
The poster covers essential etiquette such as washing before entering, keeping your towel and hair out of the water, respecting the quiet atmosphere, and what to do before returning to the changing room.
18” x 24" or 24” x 36"
10 mil (0.25 mm) thick
Paper weight: 260 g/m²
Fingerprint resistant
Paper sourced from Japan, printed in USA
Designed by Motokyo
Free Shipping to USA, UK, Germany & Japan
10 mil (0.25 mm) thick
Paper weight: 260 g/m²
Fingerprint resistant
Paper sourced from Japan, printed in USA
Designed by Motokyo
Japan travelers preparing for their first onsen or sento visit, Japanese culture lovers, Japan-inspired bathrooms, or anyone who wants to bring a little piece of Japanese bathing culture home.
Don’t worry about memorizing every rule before your first onsen.
Remember the basic idea — keep the shared water clean and be considerate of the people around you.
Once you understand that, most Japanese bath etiquette makes sense.
Want to learn more before your trip? Visit Motokyo’s Japanese Onsen & Sento Etiquette Guide for the full explanation behind the rules.
Visiting an onsen or sento is one of the best ways to experience Japanese culture. But if it’s your first time, there are a few things you’ll want to know before stepping into the bath.
Do I wash first? Where does the little towel go? Can I swim?
This illustrated poster breaks Japanese bathing etiquette down into 9 simple rules, using clean visuals and easy-to-understand English.
It’s designed for travelers preparing for their first onsen or sento experience — but also makes a fun, minimal piece of Japanese-inspired wall art for your home.
Japanese bath etiquette may seem complicated at first, but most of it comes down to one idea:
Get clean first. Then soak and relax.
The poster covers essential etiquette such as washing before entering, keeping your towel and hair out of the water, respecting the quiet atmosphere, and what to do before returning to the changing room.
18” x 24" or 24” x 36"
10 mil (0.25 mm) thick
Paper weight: 260 g/m²
Fingerprint resistant
Paper sourced from Japan, printed in USA
Designed by Motokyo
Free Shipping to USA, UK, Germany & Japan
10 mil (0.25 mm) thick
Paper weight: 260 g/m²
Fingerprint resistant
Paper sourced from Japan, printed in USA
Designed by Motokyo
Japan travelers preparing for their first onsen or sento visit, Japanese culture lovers, Japan-inspired bathrooms, or anyone who wants to bring a little piece of Japanese bathing culture home.
Don’t worry about memorizing every rule before your first onsen.
Remember the basic idea — keep the shared water clean and be considerate of the people around you.
Once you understand that, most Japanese bath etiquette makes sense.
Want to learn more before your trip? Visit Motokyo’s Japanese Onsen & Sento Etiquette Guide for the full explanation behind the rules.
