How do the baths work? Do we need to bring bathing suits?
We are not a spa, but we are lucky to have authentic Japanese baths. The water is natural spring water that we heat to 104 degrees. Bathing suits are not permitted, as they carry soap into the baths. As in Japan, guests wash outside the bath first and then immerse. Children who are not toilet trained are not permitted in the baths. We have two separate baths, and they are reserved at a time that you request when you check in. Most of the time, the baths are reserved per couple or per family. However, if we have a group booking the retreat, they may request women on one side, and men on the other. Morning baths are offered during times of high occupancy.