Teetering on a hillside gazing down over Lake Lyell, Japanese Bath House is a serene Blue Mountains sanctuary where you can unwind and relax. Like being on Mount Fuji itself, Japanese Bath House transports you to straight to Japan with its therapeutic spa treatments and authentically soothing ambience.
What is the vibe at Japanese Bath House?
Just a little ways outside Lithgow, Japanese Bath House is all about the art of onsen – traditional Japanese hot spring spa culture. Built in a classically Japanese style, the bath house’s collection of buildings and treatment rooms cluster around pretty pebbled gardens and tranquil hot spring pools, all framed by ornamental blossom trees and awe-inspiring lake vistas. A commanding red Shinto gate with a bathtub beneath it sets the scene perfectly.
Everything at Japanese Bath House centres around the mineral-rich water that flows from 300m beneath the ground. Attractive indoor and outdoor pools allow the water’s properties to cleanse and boost your circulation as you slowly de-stress.
What is the best way to experience Japanese Bath House?
The Japanese Bath House offers three-hour or full-day experiences for guests. During which you can enjoy all its sublime bathing rituals, from the cave-like hot stone baths to the bracing indoor cold bath and detoxifying mineral steam room.
Take time out to calm mind and body in a relaxation pod, drink in the views from the outdoor pools overlooking the valley and (for the ultimate zen experience) savour a one-hour private Buro bath with essential oils as the sound of trickling water lulls you into bliss.
What else does Japanese Bath House offer?
Fully recharge and book an add-on treatment during your Japanese Bath House stay. There’s one to suit every mood. The soothing Destress harmonises Japanese and Thai massage to ease sore muscles, while the energy-boosting Invigorate leaves you feeling renewed and revived. Boost your complexion with the sensory Aromatherapy Discovery Facial.
Want to complement your therapeutic onsen experience with healthy, authentic eats? Head to the Tea Room for a fine selection of organic herbal Japanese teas and dishes like seaweed salad, kinchaku dumplings and vegetable soups.
If you can’t quite tear yourself away from this heaven on earth, Japanese Bath House has accommodation packages where you can combine your spa visit with a stay in a simple shibusa-style room.
Japanese Bath House at a glance
- Japanese Bath House is 291km and three and a half hours’ drive from Canberra.
- Japanese Bath House is at 259 Sir Thomas Mitchell Dr, South Bowenfels, NSW.
- Japanese Bath House costs $90 for three hours and $180 for a full day. Additional treatments are extra.
- Accommodation packages start from $1000 for two people and include 60-minute massages, all-day spa passes and one night’s accommodation.
Who is Japanese Bath House good for?
Solo visitors, couples, small groups of friends.
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