Episode Synopsis "A guide to the "sento" public bath in Japan"

Leave your swimsuit at home and jump into the soothing hot waters of a public bath "sento". Get all the tips you need to make sure you follow the proper etiquette and discover a local custom that dates back centuries. These tips can also help you navigate a hot springs "onsen" bath too. Take the plunge with Kyoto Fun.

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