Ofuro Soaking Tub

Traditionally japanese soak in very hot water heated by means of a quiet non electrical wood fired hot tub heaters.
Ofuro soaking tub. Ofuro or japanese soaking tubs are truly the art of the bath. Western and european cultures view bathing as a way to clean the body but the japanese see bathing or soaking in hot water as more of a spiritual ritual that cleanses rejuvenates and heals the mind body and spirit. Traditional japanese soaking tubs at bartok design we specialize in the design and manufacture of genuine japanese soaking tubs ofuro made in japan by our trusted craftsmen from sustainably harvested indigenous japanese wood. 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.
Small japanese ofuro tub soaking heated whirlpool air bathtub japanese style soaking tubs are small and deep. Our tubs are crafted from indigenous japanese woods such as hinoki which our craftsmen personally select for each handbuilt bathtub. You shower before you soak so that you don t dirty the water. Western and european cultures view bathing as a way to clean the body but the japanese see bathing or soaking in hot water as more of a spiritual ritual that cleanses rejuvenates and heals the mind body and spirit.
The furo hot soaking tub offers deep healing relaxation and reduces pain aiding a myriad of health conditions. Auto immune diseases such as arthritis lyme disease lupus and fibromyalgia as well as athletic non athletic stress inflammation sleep related problems and more. They are designed with a seat s allowing bathers to sit comfortably in deep water. Sitting in a this style of bathtub is like sitting on a chair.
Our relationship with these craftsmen goes back decades. Ofuro soaking tubs have been used by the japanese for centuries to alleviate both physical and spiritual maladies. We supply custom made japanese soaking tubs ofuro to the world. The mechanics of an ofuro tub require a deep chin down soak which means the tub is a deeper tub than normal bath tubs.
This unique video shows in detail how a japanese wooden bathtub is made and the details that make it waterproof without the use of sealers or other chemicals.