Custom Japanese Ofuro Soaking Tubs
The japanese soaking tub is the pinnacle of modern bathing comfort available from havens in american handcrafted copper or stainless steel.
Custom japanese ofuro soaking tubs. For centuries japanese enjoyed the country s thousands of outdoor hot springs so it s no surprise deep soaking became popular indoors too. Sitting in a this style of bathtub is like sitting on a chair. There is a control panel that will fill them automatically at a preset temperature and cycle the water to keep it warm until the whole family has bathed. The plumbing fittings that we use on ofuro soaking tubs are custom made and flush mounted to the tub with clear coated bronze fittings.
Ofuro or japanese soaking tubs are truly the art of the bath. We supply custom made japanese soaking tubs ofuro to the world. The japanese style of bathing begins with a thorough shower outside the tub using plenty of soap and hot water. Ofuro is japanese for soaking bath hot tub and wooden bath.
Baths of this type are found all over japan in houses apartments and traditional japanese inns ryokans. Our tubs are crafted from indigenous japanese woods such as hinoki which our craftsmen personally select for each handbuilt bathtub. In japan these tubs are high tech marvels. You shower before you soak so that you don t dirty the water.
Its shape dimensions a japanese ofuro is deep usually 25 to 30 inches but small in footprint round or squarish made for sitting upright in so the water can come up to your neck. Specifically the name ofuro is used to refer to a type of bath which originated as a short steep sided wooden bathtub. For design ideas we recommend the japanese bath by bruce smith. If desired these fittings can also be plated with chrome nickel or even gold.
Relaxing in steaming neck high water marks the end of each day for many families a custom catching on in the west as homeowners ask their architects for spa features such as soaking tubs and wet proofed floors to maximize bathroom space and create a. Japanese soaking tubs are for those who take great pleasure in the benefits of soaking in hot water. Our relationship with these craftsmen goes back decades. It has straight side walls.
Through traditional asian culture the tub for soaking known as ofuro meaning bath in japanese has become widely popular among western culture. They are designed with a seat s allowing bathers to sit comfortably in deep water. The bather then slips into the crystal clear steaming hot water for a completely quiet relaxing soak. Whereas the standard american soaking tub that is elongated with sloping sides made for lounging against.
The soaking tub is placed to enjoy a natural view if possible.