銭湯 Sento ~Japanese style public bathes~

Do you know "銭湯 sento"?

It is Japanese style public bathes.

Traditional style one has a steam boiler for making hot water.

But these days some "銭湯 sento" don't have a steam boiler but have a gas water heater.
They are called as "スーパー銭湯 Super sento". It is new style of "銭湯 sento".
There are many "スーパー銭湯 Super sento" in Japan recently.
In Japan, using a steam boiler isn't allowed without license. That's why "スーパー銭湯 Super sento" is increasing.

How to take a bath at "銭湯 sento"
Don't wear a swim suit.　And you must wash your body before taking a bath.
When you take a bath, please don't put your towel in hot water. Generally it is considered to be discourteous.
If you have a  tattoo, you may be prohibited to take a bath.
Many Japanese people associate tattoo with "ヤクザ yakuza, Japanese style mafia".

I heard a rumor that those who have a tattoo can go to "銭湯 sento" in South of Osaka because there are many "ヤクザ yakuza".
If you have a tattoo, there are some possibility that you can go to "銭湯 sento" in South of Osaka.