sento, public bath

why not try sento, public bath in Japan. sento is not just a bath, but where you socialize with your neighbors in relaxing atmosphere, a bit like a watercooler.
1 take off your shoes as you enter the building
2 pay your fee, which depends on the prefecture
3 take off everything you wear(rings or necklaces not included)
4 wash yourself before you get into the bathtub. you share the water with everyone
5 don’t put your towel in the bathtub
enjoy!