Kiso Hinoki Cypress Bath Stool

One of the aspects of Japanese bathing culture that people from the West have trouble adjusting to is taking a shower sitting down: of course, at home or in your hotel room, you can take your shower anyway you want to but if you visit a sento public house or onsen hot spring resort, you immediately notice that the shower stalls are low with stools to sit while you shower. And if you go to a really good, top-of-the-line sento or onsen, those stools are made of wood, just like the Kiso Hinoki Cypress Bath Stool!

The wood most often used in traditional Japanese baths is hinoki cypress and the Kiso Hinoki Cypress Bath Stool is no exception. Made by traditional woodworkers in Kiso, Nagano Prefecture, an area known for its many onsen, it is 364.5 x 176 x 355 mm (14.4 x 6.9 x 14") and in a special design that allows water to drain, therefore causing less wear on the wood. The ceramic paint it is coated with also will keeps the wood from darkening. Practice having a seated shower for your next trip to Japan and discover a new level of comfort with this great piece of Japanese craftsmanship!

Specs and Features:

• Made by traditional artisans in Kiso, Nagano Prefecture
• Dimensions: 364.5 x 176 x 355 mm (14.4 x 6.9 x 14")
• Material: hinoki cypress (ceramic paint-coated)