No stay at a ryokan is complete without the bathing ritual, which holds great meaning in Japan. Stroking the body with soap, removing the day’s dirt and floating in a warm watery buoyant embrace.
Bathe outdoors within a walled Japanese garden, immersed in magnesium-rich waters heated to 39 – 40 degrees. The timber outdoor bath is yours to enjoy exclusively. Bathe in seclusion and, as is traditional in Japan, without swimwear. Available 7:45am to 9 pm.
These are pleasures that our guests can enjoy in the morning and evening. During the day, visitors to the region can book a bathing and massage package.
Japanese Bathing Ritual
Inclusions:
- Welcome & introduction to the Japanese bathing ritual by a nakai-san
- Private bathing in the timber rotenburo (outdoor bath)
- Private heated change & shower rooms
- Yukata (traditional bathrobes) to wear while you are at Shizuka Ryokan
- Towel hire
- Filtered water by the bath
Japanese Bathing Ritual + Relaxation Massage
Inclusions:
- Japanese Bathing Ritual (60 mins, with all inclusions as above)
- Relaxation Massage (60 mins)
- Green tea & matcha shortbreads served in the lounge
- Access to our library of books about Japan
- Unlimited time to relax in the lounge or sunny deck
Duration: 60 minutes bathing + 60 minutes massage
Price: $500 for two; $290 to savour the experience alone
Japanese Bathing Ritual + Relaxation Massage + Omakase Dinner (Monday, Wednesday, Saturday only)
Inclusions:
- Japanese Bathing Ritual (60 mins, with all inclusions as above)
- Relaxation Massage (60 mins)
- Traditional five course course omakase banquet
Availability: Monday, Wednesday & Saturday only
Duration: 60 minutes bathing + 60 minutes massage
Price: $698 for two; $389 to savour the experience alone
Not recommended during pregnancy
