Hot Springs & Baths

1. 温泉／銭湯はどこですか？

   Onsen / Sentō wa doko desu ka?

   Where is the hot spring / public bath?

   Usage

   Asking where the hot spring or public bath is located

   Grammar Note

   "Doko desu ka" is the most basic phrase for asking location

2. 入浴時間は何時ですか？

   Nyūyoku jikan wa nanji desu ka?

   What are the bathing hours?

   Usage

   Checking the opening and closing times of the bath

   Grammar Note

   "Nanji desu ka" is the standard phrase for asking what time

3. タトゥーのある方は入浴できますか？

   Tatū no aru kata wa nyūyoku dekimasu ka?

   Are people with tattoos allowed?

   Usage

   Checking the tattoo policy before entering

   Grammar Note

   "〜no aru kata" is a polite way to refer to a person who has something

4. 混浴ですか？男女別ですか？

   Konyoku desu ka? Danjo betsu desu ka?

   Are the baths mixed-gender or separated?

   Usage

   Asking whether the baths are gender-separated or mixed

   Grammar Note

   "〜desu ka" is a yes/no question form

5. 貸し切り風呂はありますか？

   Kashikiri buro wa arimasu ka?

   Is there a private bath available?

   Usage

   Booking a private bath at an onsen

   Grammar Note

   "Kashikiri" means exclusive hire or booking the whole space

6. お湯の温度はどのくらいですか？

   Oyu no ondo wa dono kurai desu ka?

   What is the water temperature?

   Usage

   Asking about the temperature of the hot spring water

   Grammar Note

   "Dono kurai desu ka" asks about degree or magnitude

7. タオルは備え付けですか、レンタルできますか？

   Taoru wa sonaetsuke desu ka, rentaru dekimasu ka?

   Are towels provided or available to rent?

   Usage

   Asking whether towels are provided or for hire

   Grammar Note

   "Sonaetsuke" means provided as part of the facilities

8. 浴槽に入る前にどこで体を洗いますか？

   Yokusō ni hairu mae ni doko de karada wo araimasu ka?

   Where should I wash before entering the bath?

   Usage

   Finding the washing area before entering the communal bath

   Grammar Note

   "〜suru mae ni" means before doing something

9. 内湯と露天風呂の違いは何ですか？

   Uchiyu to rotenburo no chigai wa nan desu ka?

   What are the differences between the indoor and outdoor pools?

   Usage

   Asking about the differences between indoor and outdoor baths

   Grammar Note

   "Chigai wa nan desu ka" is the standard phrase for asking about differences

10. お湯がとても熱いです。もう少しぬるい浴槽はありますか？

    Oyu ga totemo atsui desu. Mōsukoshi nurui yokusō wa arimasu ka?

    The water is very hot — is there a cooler pool?

    Usage

    Asking for a cooler pool when the water is too hot

    Grammar Note

    "Mō sukoshi 〜" means "a little more 〜" (here, a little cooler)

11. この源泉にはどんな成分が入っていますか？

    Kono gensen ni wa donna seibun ga haitte imasu ka?

    What minerals are in this spring?

    Usage

    Asking about the mineral content of the hot spring water

    Grammar Note

    "Donna 〜 ga haitte imasu ka" asks what is contained inside

12. ロッカーの使い方を教えてください

    Rokkā no tsukaikata wo oshiete kudasai

    How do I use the locker?

    Usage

    Asking how to operate the locker in the changing room

    Grammar Note

    "〜no tsukaikata wo oshiete kudasai" is the standard phrase for asking how to use something

13. 浴室内への携帯電話やカメラの持ち込みはご遠慮ください

    Yokushitsu nai e no keitai denwa ya kamera no mochikomi wa goenryo kudasai

    Please don't bring your phone or camera inside.

    Usage

    Formal notice reminding guests not to bring phones or cameras

    Grammar Note

    "Go-enryo kudasai" is a formal polite prohibition, commonly used on signs

14. どのくらいの時間、入浴するのがよいですか？

    Dono kurai no jikan, nyūyoku suru no ga yoi desu ka?

    How long should I soak?

    Usage

    Asking how long is recommended for soaking

    Grammar Note

    "〜no ga yoi" means it is good / recommended to do something

15. 入浴料はいくらですか？

    Nyūyokuryō wa ikura desu ka?

    What is the entry fee?

    Usage

    Asking about the admission fee for the hot spring or bath

    Grammar Note

    "Ikura desu ka" is the most basic phrase for asking the price

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