Many Japanese expats live in the Cikarang area because it is close to their workplace. Expats prefer residences that are away from the crowds and provide the best facilities. So far, the most popular residence is Azalea Suites. There are various attractive facilities provided to apartment residents. Starting from restaurant, fitness center, soothing sauna bath, laundry, mini market, ATM center, to Cikarang onsen spa.
These facilities are expected to reduce stress levels after working activities. So it is not uncommon to find Japanese expats relaxing and enjoying Cikarang's onsen spa. Soaking in an onsen for some time is allegedly able to relax the mind. The activity of soaking has become an ingrained culture of the Japanese people.
Cikarang's Onsen Spa to Unwind
Azalea Suites as the only apartment that offers “Calm & Peaceful” residence. As if always knowing the needs of apartment residents to release fatigue. Many residents of Azale Suites recognize the comfort of being in an apartment because it has a Japanese interior design.
The company also does not hesitate to provide the best facilities in the form of Cikarang onsen spa. Where the interior design of the onsen is designed minimalist and uses natural materials. Also supported by the flow of water from natural springs makes the soaking experience enjoyable.
Onsen spa Cikarang from Azalea Suites is arranged in such a way as to suit the needs of its residents. The onsen room feels more private and the water temperature can be changed as desired. Check out the video review of Azalea Suites' onsen spa here.
Usually, bathers change the temperature of the hot water to cold to help blood circulation. As a result, sleep quality is maximized and the body gains energy to work more optimally.
Why Azalea Suites' Onsen is so popular
The Azalea Suites onsen in Cikarang is in high demand for the following reasons.
1. Japanese-style Hot Springs
Azalea Suites Onsen features hot spring baths that can be used by the public. However, there is no need to worry as the men's and women's onsen have separate areas. The hot water in the onsen comes from a natural spring with a temperature of 42 degrees Celsius and is rich in mineral content. Not only is it beneficial for warming the body, but it also relieves aches and nourishes the skin.
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2. Japanese Instagrammable Spot
The interior design of the onsen is very instagrammable and has a strong Japanese cultural feel. Visitors do not hesitate to strike a pose while soaking in the onsen. The interior accessories on display are typical of the land of Sakura. Details like these create a cozy, quiet and serene atmosphere at the onsen.
3. The Thrill of Living in an Authentic Japanese Residence
The presence of an onsen makes the sensation of living in an authentic Japanese residence even more pronounced. Especially the walls of the onsen room are made of wood, making the view more beautiful. Cikarang's onsen spa can be enjoyed at any time. Usually, Japanese expats spend time soaking in the onsen in the afternoon on weekends.
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4. Eating Japanese Cuisine After a Bath
After soaking in an onsen spa, sometimes your stomach gets rumbly. Therefore, you must hurry to find food supplies. Visitors can order food directly because the restaurant and cafeteria are in the same building.
There are various Japanese and international specialties that must be tried. For example, sushi, karage, katsu, dim sum, sashimi, and others. Not only food, sometimes visitors also look for Japanese green tea to consume after their bath.
The prices of food and drinks offered are also varied and relatively standard. One of the advantages of this restaurant is that it carries the theme of a starred Japanese restaurant. No need to worry about running out of seats because the restaurant's guest capacity can accommodate more than 100 people.
Japanese Culture While Soaking in Onsen
The term “where the earth is, the sky is” seems to apply to visitors using onsen facilities. For native Japanese, onsen is a culture that must be preserved. This is because there are still many people who are blind to the rules when using onsen. Let's take a peek into Japanese culture from the moment you enter the onsen room.
1. When Arriving at the Onsen
When you first arrive and enter the onsen, you must take off your shoes and store them in a special locker. From the moment you enter the changing room, you must go barefoot to avoid dirtying the floor. A distinctive feature of Japanese onsen is the curtain covering the changing rooms.
The men's locker room is covered with a purple or blue curtain. Meanwhile, the women's locker room is covered with a red or pink curtain. However, to be sure, you must first ask the receptionist or the onsen manager.
2. Following the Dressing Room Rules
All onsen users must follow the rules in the changing rooms. Most Japanese people use the changing rooms to take off all their clothes and store them in lockers. Each locker has a key attached to a plastic bracelet and is used when visitors are soaking.
When arriving at the reception, visitors will receive a small and large towel. The small towel is used when entering the onsen. Large towels are used to cover the body in the changing room and dry the body after bathing in the shower.
3. Rules for Cleansing the Body First
It turns out that before entering the bathing place, visitors are required to clean the whole body first. So, it is mandatory to take a bath using the shower near the changing room.
Japanese culture teaches that the rules of bathing using a shower and is done by sitting on a small wooden chair. After using a small bench, it must be cleaned and rinsed thoroughly.
4. Bath Rules
It's time to take a dip in the onsen. Remember to make sure there are no clothes on your body when you go for a dip. Authentic Japanese onsen usually do not allow guests to wear underwear or swimwear when soaking. There are exceptions to the use of clothing if the onsen bath is intended for men and women.
Guests with long hair must tie their hair up to the top of their head. Hair should not touch the bath water to keep the onsen clean. A small towel is used to cover the hair during the bath. Make sure that the towel does not touch or get soaked in the hot water.
Onsen is only for bathing and relaxing the body. So, diving, jumping, and soaking are not allowed. No drinks or food of any kind are allowed during the bath.
5. After Soaking
After taking a bath, do not go straight to the changing room. Wait for the water from the bath to dry a bit, then enter the changing room. Some onsen usually provide a hair dryer.
There are also onsen that provide hot tea drinks for all visitors. If there is a relaxation area in the onsen, it is used to enjoy refreshments and recharge.
That's how onsen in Japan generally look like. It is different from Azalea Suites onsen which is present according to the needs of the community and adjusts to the rules in Indonesia.
Azalea Suites is the only best residential and value serviced apartment in Cikarang area. The onsen spa available is the realization of a calm peaceful serviced apartment. What are you waiting for, immediately get the best residence in Cikarang and enjoy the various facilities provided.