DumbStick 13 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 One of the revelations of our new house, not that we're totally used to it, for me anyway.... is the bath. We got a really nice one, with those aqua jets which are fun, but I'm totally digging the daily bath. The whole process, 'ordering' the bath, being told it's ready, getting in it (nice and big).... Today the lady put in a 'hinoki' バスのロマン and it felt great. I smell good too now post bath. I do have a question though. Which is cheaper: - new water every day or - reheating yesterday's water. I would guess the latter, but thought even if just because of reusing the water, but thought I'd check. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 weird thing is I hate taking a bath........BUT I love going to onsen!! In my house, shower is king Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 I'm the same tubby. I hate the time it takes to have a bath at home. I only shower. But I too love onsens. Dumbstick personally if I were into such things I wouldn't want to bath in yesterday's water. The water is full of all the dirt and grime you washed off yourself yesterday isn't it? Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Go Native lived in Niseko, not Japan, and so can be forgiven for not knowing anything about Japanese customs but.... The tradition is to get clean and wash yourself properly before you get into the bath. Therefore the bath water effectively does not become grimy with that gaijin dirt. Link to post Share on other sites
DumbStick 13 Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 weird thing is I hate taking a bath........BUT I love going to onsen!! In my house, shower is king Interesting you should say that, as this was me before. Our bath was tiny and, well pretty horrid really. I almost never used it. That's why it's a revelation, because I absolutely love the bath thing now. It's sort of like being in a posh onsen every evening. I'm kind of sad I missed out on the experience until now. I recommend those making their own house to put good thought into the bath. It's fab! Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 If you ever plan to visit Japan, I would suggest reading up on some simple customs and social etiquette. It helps make a trip here more fun, comfortable and excite. Link to post Share on other sites
onehunga 26 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I'm not sure about the most cost effective way of having a bath, but using the previous nights bath water for the next days clothes washing saves a bit on the water bill. Link to post Share on other sites
DumbStick 13 Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 I noticed you can do that and some people do - wonder how many do? We're not going to be doing that, it's more 'which is better' for the heating up of water I was interested in. Link to post Share on other sites
69 5 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I'm the same tubby. I hate the time it takes to have a bath at home. I only shower. Am I correct in remembering that you were the dude who only has that shower a couple of times a week? Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Go Native lived in Niseko, not Japan, and so can be forgiven for not knowing anything about Japanese customs but.... Very good! If you recycle bath water, it gets progressively nyuru nyuru or slimy. 40C is almost perfect for bacteria. I guess a bathroom with a big tub of hot water in it will be much more humid, meaning your bathroom will get mouldier much quicker. With the cost of heating, I dunno how eco cute do the reheating. With a gas boiler, the hotter the water going in, the less gas used in getting the water up to temp. Some people that are really into onsens make a note of which ones recycle and reheat their water and only go to ones that don't. Ones that don't usually have signs up. Link to post Share on other sites
NoFakie 45 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Our bath has a big window that looks onto a little garden with a Japanese maple. We had early snow this year and that pulled off the leaves just as the tree hit peak, but its normally quite a show. I only go to onsens with decent rotemburos now. If you're designing a house, its often possible to include a little tsubo niwa by the bathroom. Some folks have them in built-up areas with overlooking neighbours. A bit of screening is all you need. Link to post Share on other sites
Goomba 0 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I love the bath thing too. So much more satisfying than a shower. Link to post Share on other sites
brit-gob 9 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I have lived in 2 places in Japan. First off was a tiny place that had an old bath in it. It was almost square/cubed in shape and I would guess less than 1m. Tiny, I could hardly get in all crouched up. Now that was not something that appealed. In my place now, it's not the newest bath but it is way way better and I do enjoy getting in there a few times a week. In winter it's way better than a quick shower which almost seems to be a "have to do" thing rather than an experience or real pleasure. Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I guess you are all waiting for me to chime in again on this subject...right..? Link to post Share on other sites
klingon 10 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 どうぞ! Link to post Share on other sites
Saitaman 1 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I couldn't see the appeal until I went to my g/f's home. They have a really great big modern one. It's great, I really enjoy soaking it up when I go. Link to post Share on other sites
Saitaman 1 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Chriselle, I don't know what you have to say on the subject - do tell! Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I'm quite the expert when it come to soaking...and t'is the season..!! The bubbly hot stuff from the depths percolates right into my humble abode... Link to post Share on other sites
cal 6 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Come on then! Less tease, more low down! Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I have a quarried granite rock bath that runs mineral rich scalding hot goodness 24/7.. Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Ah but is it better than a shower? Link to post Share on other sites
Error404 0 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I'd love to have a good bath in my place. Can hardly fit into the one I have and it isn't really a proper bath experience - it has taps and no controls! But I do love a good soak in an onsen. It's a great feeling. Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Hey Rach......The only way a shower could be better is if Jessica was in there with me.....oooh lala....!! Link to post Share on other sites
snowdude 44 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Well we always change the water everyday even though it is clean I just think it feels cleaner to use new water and as far as I can tell it takes more energy and time to reheat cold watet up to the set temperature than it does t simply fill the bath with new hot water. Link to post Share on other sites
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