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cafebleu
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 Posted: Thu May 01, 2003 3:12 am Post subject: Sento in Kyushu and Fukuoka |
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I am hoping somebody such as Celeste or anybody who has been to sento (public baths) in Kyushu and Fukuoka can help. I cannot find any info in English about where sento are in Fukuoka/Kyushu.
No, the internet search does not produce much. I only learned of one in Mojiko from my search and that place is far from where I am. Could somebody tell me the locations of sento in Fukuoka Ken and Kyushu generally?
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Celeste
Joined: 17 Jan 2003
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Location: Fukuoka City, Japan
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Here is an old article from F ukuoka Now! magazine:
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In the days of old Japan, bathtime was no routine - it was a ritual. A trip to the local 'sento' or public bathhouse was required, and this was as much a rite of cleansing the soul as the body. Today 98% of Fukuoka households have baths, and the number of sentos in the prefecture has dwindled from around 700 to 138. But true fans still visit sento to better savor their evening in a bigger bath, or simply to enjoy the old-world atmosphere. A sento's features are similar to an onsen or hot spring, and bathing rules are the same. But sentos are more pragmatic. Don't expect any lush bamboo; and take your own soap, shampoo and towel. On entering, pay the 370yen sento admission at the counter and head into the baths, divided into communal men and women's sections. Shed your clothes and place them in the coin lockers or open baskets provided. Now for the bath. As at an onsen, wash first at the showers before soaking. If you're not used to hot baths, bathe only waist-deep - it's easier on the heart, but still warms and relaxes you thoroughly. Most sento have a friendly, community atmosphere, and even bashful bathers soon find themselves drawn into the evening's hot topic of discussion. Older pockets of Fukuoka, such as Hakozaki and Hakata still have a few of these bathhouses of yore, so try a visit some time. Where else can you soak in some folk history while taking a bath?
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A brochure with maps for Fukuoka City's 34 remaining sentos are available at city ward offices. Contact the public bathhouse federation (Fukuoka-ken Koshu Yokujo Kankyo Eisei Dogyo Kumiai) at 092-761-3612 for further information (in Japanese only). |
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cafebleu
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| Posted: Fri May 02, 2003 11:35 am Post subject: |
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| Thanks so much Celeste! Will get that brochure! Thanks again! |
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fox1
Joined: 22 Feb 2005
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hey! 
anyone know when the local sento (in the cities) opens? Anyone know that, by any chance?
I'd love to know when the average, cheapie local sento opens and closes!
and about how much do they charge...
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