Hello, We would like to introduce the history, characteristics, and charms of one of Kirino Kobo’s most attractive facilities, the Goemon Bath.

Goemon-buro has many interesting points, from the historical episode behind its name to the unique structure of the bath itself and its consideration for the environment.

Origin of the Name Goemon Bath

The name “Goemon Bath” comes from a popular belief that Toyotomi Hideyoshi* sentenced Ishikawa Goemon to boiling in a kama-yubo (boiling pot).
Goemon baths have a unique structure in which a kettle is built on top of a kamado, a tub is attached to the kettle, and a bottom plate is used as a floating lid. The Goemon Bath is generally referred to as the Choshu Bath.
*Toyotomi Hideyoshi lived about 420 years ago and was the first military commander to unify Japan.

Goemon Bath Features and Trivia

• Bathtub made of cast metal
  Goemon-buro is a bathtub made of cast iron. Iron generally rusts, but Goemon-buro bathtubs do not rust and can be maintained for many years. The secret is that a film (oxide film) gradually forms on the surface of the bathtub as it is used, preventing the combination (oxidation) of iron and oxygen, thereby preventing rusting.
• Environmental Friendliness
  Goemon-buro is an eco-friendly bathtub, which is made of iron that, when broken, is melted in a furnace and reborn as a new product. In addition, the baths contribute to the effective use of resources because they use used paper and wood as fuel to heat the water.
• The Secret of Warmth
  In winter, the water in a hot-water-supply type bath can get cold if you enter the bath without heating the water, but in a Goemon bath, the residual heat from the firewood and the bath itself keeps the water from getting cold, so the water is always warm on your body and you feel comfortable even when you get out of the bath.
• Bath Size
  Goemon baths are generally smaller in size for one person. This is due to the difficulty of making iron in large quantities at an affordable price in the past, differences in height and build, and the time and effort required to supply water in an era without running water. For modern people, the Goemon-buro may seem a bit cramped, but one can feel its historical background.

Goemon baths change the feel of the skin!

Iron from castings naturally leaches into the hot water, and as a result, visitors can enjoy soft water with a pleasant texture. This hot water has an anti-vasodilating effect similar to that of iron spring hot springs, and can be expected to promote blood circulation. In addition, the far-infrared radiation effect emitted from the heated castings warms the body to the core, making it difficult for the water to cool down.

Summary

Goemon baths have many charms that come from their history and unique characteristics.
Please take a look at the points introduced so far, such as the origin of the name, the structure, and the eco-friendly aspect of the product as a product made of carefully selected materials, and enjoy the full appeal of the Goemon Bath when you take it.
A luxurious moment of feeling the history and being enveloped in the comfortable hot water awaits you.