⛩️ Omotenashi Guide
Difficulty: Basic

Keep your towel out of the water

The bath water is shared, so anything that touches your body—including your towel—stays outside the tub. You'll often see people folding their small towel on top of their head.

Do's

  • Leave your small towel on the rim of the bath
  • Or fold it neatly and place it on your head
  • Bring only a small face-sized towel into the bathing area

Don'ts

  • Don't drop your towel into the water
  • Don't bring a large bath towel into the wet area

Tips

It's practical, and a small part of the unwritten language of the bath.