Japanese Soaking Tub

Round Japanese Style Bathtub with Seat
Japanese Style Bathtub | Soaking & Jetted Tubs
The term "Japanese style tub" refers to a group of deep, small bathtubs designed with a seat. A traditional tub is designed to stretching out your legs, requiring a longer bathing area. Since you sit in this style tub (like you would in a chair), the bathtub can have a smaller footprint. These soaking tubs are also referred to as an Ofuro. This is the Japanese word for bathing. Most of these soaking tubs listed below are for drop-in or undermount installation but, you will find a many that are freestanding.

Commonly water is kept warm in a Japanese soaking tub, and it is used for soaking, not meant for cleaning. A bather doesn't get into the bath until after they have washed. Water is shared amongst family members, so clean water was very important. The tubs we have listed are designed to be emptied after each use. There is not a system to keep the water warm and clean for extended periods of time.


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Tubs are listed by size: first by length, then by width, then by height - smallest to largest
Most tubs listed come with the possibility of a variety of systems from tub only to whirlpool & air combination. The description will list all the possibilities.
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Ofuro Bathtub Features

Drawing of a Bather Sitting in Japanese Style Tub
Sitting in a Japanese style tub is like sitting on a chair.
The backrest slants back slightly for comfort. Since your legs aren't stretched out, this style of bath is shorter than a traditional tub. This compact size makes it perfect for the smaller bathroom. But it is taller than most tubs (28" - 36"). When choosing a Japanese bath, make sure you'll be able to get the tub sideways through doorways. The standard door width is 34", but not all doors are standard so be sure to double-check.

Traditionally Japanese bathtubs are soaking only tubs.
All of these tubs are available as soaking tubs. For those that want more massage options; some of the tubs are also offered as a whirlpool, air bath or combination of both. The whirlpool will provide a deep tissue massage with water jets. A soft tissue massage is provided by an air bath. And a heater soaker will maintain the water temperature. The bathtub description will indicate what systems are offered.

An old-world bathing method with modern design.
Even though bathing in an ofuro tub is not a modern concept, the design is. Japanese design features clean lines and uncluttered spaces. Right inline with America's modern bathroom style. That is not to say that this style of deep soaking tub wouldn't look fabulous in a more traditional setting! Its simplicity makes it very flexible design wise.
40" - 49" Japanese Bathtubs
52" - 62" Japanese Baths
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