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Help shape Britain's first Japanese-inspired bathhouse

Yū Bathhouse is a proposed bathhouse inspired by the sentō and onsen traditions of Japan.

We're exploring whether communal hot-water bathing, seasonal gardens, sauna culture and Japanese hospitality could find a home in Britain.

This short survey takes less than 2 minutes.

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1. Have you ever been to a Japanese onsen or sento?

Yes

2. Which of these sentences describe you? Tick all that apply

I've visited Japan

I'd like to visit Japan

I regularly use spas or saunas

I'm interested in wellness

I'm simply curious about the concept

3. Which image makes you most want to visit?

Yuzu fruits bath:

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Iwa stone garden communal bath:

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Maple garden 'tea cup' baths:

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Yuzu fruit bath

Iwa stone garden bath

Maple garden tea cup baths

4. Which aspects of Yū Bathhouse appeal to you? (Select up to 5)

Outdoor bathing gardens

Large communal hot baths

Sauna facilities

Individual tea cup baths

Private bath suites

Seated wash stations

Relaxation & refreshments lounge

Japanese atmosphere and design

Membership & community

5. How often would you realistically visit a place like Yū?

6. How far would you travel for a Japanese-inspired bathhouse?

Up to 15 minutes

Up to 30 minutes

Up to 1 hour

More than 1 hour

7. Which city would you most like to see Yū open in?

London

Bristol

Birmingham

Manchester

Leeds

York

Edinburgh

Glasgow

Other

8. What would be most likely to stop you visiting?

Travel distance

Price

Public nudity

Sharing baths with strangers

Hygiene concerns

Lack of time

Nothing would put me off

9. Anything else you'd like to tell us?

Thank you for helping shape Yū Bathhouse.

Yū Bathhouse is being shaped one conversation at a time.

Yū Bathhouse is gathering its first 1,000 founding supporters, the Thousand Cranes Club.

It’s free to join. Follow the journey and help bring Yū Bathhouse to life.

I'd like to join the Thousand Cranes Club

No, thank you