Japanese Style Tub | Deep Soaker Bathtub with a Seat

Round Japanese Style Drop-in Bathtub with Seat
Japanese Style Bathtub | Soaking & Jetted Tubs
The term "Japanese style tub" refers to a group of deep, small bathtubs designed with a seat. A traditional tub is designed to stretching out your legs, requiring a longer bathing area. Since you sit in this style tub (like you would in a chair), the bathtub can have a smaller footprint. These deep soaking tubs are also referred to as an Ofuro. This is the Japanese word for bathing. Most of these soaking tubs listed below are for drop-in or undermount installation but, you will find a many that are freestanding. Learn more about Ofuro tubs→

Find Your Perfect Ofuro Japanese Tub by Size:

Tubs are listed by size: first by length, then by width, then by height - smallest to largest
Most tubs listed come with the possibility of a variety of systems from tub only to whirlpool & air combination. The description will list all the possibilities.
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40" - 49" Japanese Bathtubs
51" - 62" Japanese Baths

Key Features of Japanese Ofuro Bathtubs

Drawing of a Bather Sitting in Japanese Style Tub
• Designed for Soaking: Unlike traditional Western bathtubs, which are long and shallow for washing and lying down, the Japanese soaking tub is short and deep, designed for an upright, seated posture. This space-saving, compact design is perfect for small bathrooms or spaces where a long tub won't fit.
• The Cleansing Ritual: Traditionally, the Ofuro is not used for cleaning. Before entering, bathers thoroughly wash and rinse outside the tub. The purpose of the Ofuro is purely to soak in clean, hot water to warm the body, relax muscles, and soothe the mind.
• Shared Water: In traditional Japanese homes, the water was kept warm and shared among family members. While modern Ofuro tubs are drained after each use, this history highlights their function as a pure soaking and relaxation vessel.

Why a Deep Soaking Bathtub (Ofuro) is Perfect for your Bathroom:

Space-Saving Design: The upright, chair-like seating means these tubs have a small footprint, making them an ideal choice for master bathrooms, guest bathrooms, or apartment renovations.
Modern and Flexible Style: The clean lines and vertical emphasis of the Japanese style bath fit perfectly with modern, minimalist, and transitional bathroom designs.

Full Submersion for Hydrotherapy: The deep walls may allow the water to cover your shoulders, providing a more intense and therapeutic soaking experience than a standard tub. All of these tubs are available as soaking tubs. For those that want more massage options; some of the tubs are also offered as a whirlpool, air bath or combination of both. The whirlpool will provide a deep tissue massage with water jets. A soft tissue massage is provided by an air bath. And a heater soaker will maintain the water temperature. The bathtub description will indicate what systems are offered.

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