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Bathhouse Phrase Cards
Simple Japanese phrases for onsen and sento: asking about tattoos, prices, towels, lockers and getting help. Tap "Show to staff" to display a phrase in large type at the counter.
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Tattoos
タトゥーがありますが、入れますか？
Tatū ga arimasu ga, hairemasu ka?
I have a tattoo. Can I go in?
シールで隠せば入れますか？
Shīru de kakuseba hairemasu ka?
Can I go in if I cover it with a sticker?
貸切風呂はありますか？
Kashikiri-buro wa arimasu ka?
Do you have a private bath?
Paying
入浴料はいくらですか？
Nyūyoku-ryō wa ikura desu ka?
How much is the entry fee?
大人2人、子ども1人です。
Otona futari, kodomo hitori desu.
Two adults and one child, please.
サウナは別料金ですか？
Sauna wa betsu ryōkin desu ka?
Is the sauna extra?
カードは使えますか？
Kādo wa tsukaemasu ka?
Can I pay by card?
Towels & lockers
タオルを借りられますか？
Taoru o kariraremasu ka?
Can I rent a towel?
靴はどこに入れますか？
Kutsu wa doko ni iremasu ka?
Where do I put my shoes?
ロッカーの鍵が開きません。
Rokkā no kagi ga akimasen.
My locker key won't open.
Help
気分が悪いです。助けてください。
Kibun ga warui desu. Tasukete kudasai.
I feel unwell. Please help.
ありがとうございました。
Arigatō gozaimashita.
Thank you very much.
How it works
Each card has the Japanese phrase, a romaji reading you can try saying, and the English meaning. Showing the screen is perfectly fine; staff at the front desk are used to it.
The phrases are short and polite (desu/masu form), which suits any front desk. For tattoos, ask before you pay: policies differ by facility, and our tattoo-friendly finder shows what each listed Kansai facility says on its website.
If you or someone with you feels unwell in the bath or sauna, tell staff straight away — the help card is there for that.
Frequently asked questions
How do I say "I have a tattoo" in Japanese?
タトゥーがあります (tatū ga arimasu). To ask whether you can go in, say タトゥーがありますが、入れますか？ (tatū ga arimasu ga, hairemasu ka?).
How do I ask to rent a towel?
タオルを借りられますか？ (taoru o kariraremasu ka?) means "Can I rent a towel?"